Cait Buchanan

Current undergraduate with abilities to connect with students, understand and adapt to student’s learning needs
and styles, and provide a hands-on-approach to learning though several years of instructing a broad age range.
Strong leadership skills and team player allow for effective execution of tasks and classroom management.

Education
Bachelor of Art in Physics May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education: Physics and Natural Sciences
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
 Four, semester long education practicums
 Relevant Courses: Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners, Educating for Exceptionalities, Secondary Science
Teaching Methods
 Honors College Memeber

Experience
NAVY ROTC TUTOR September 2019- Present
University of Idaho Navy ROTC Unit, Moscow, ID
Worked one-on-one with college students in subjects including math and physics.
 Monitored and assessed student performance.
 Identified needs and learning style of students to adapt instruction style as needed.

DAY CAMP LEADER May 2018- August 2018

Wenatchee Valley YMCA, Wenatchee, WA
Supervised and guided campers in successful participation in all aspects of camp activities.
 Communicated with parents on a regular basis about their child’s behaviors.
 Directly responsible for the health and well-being of ten elementary age children.
 Demonstrated a consistent level of organization and maintained an energetic personality.

PRIVATE TUTOR October 2017 – May 2018

Self-Employed, Moscow, ID
Worked one-on-one with high school students in subjects including math, chemistry, and SAT Prep.
 Developed and implemented lessons that accommodated student’s learning styles and needs.
 Developed academic strategies to improve test taking skills.
 Motivated students to maximize topic understanding.

CAMP COUNCELOR May 2017 - August 2017

Camp Zanika, Leavenworth, WA
Guided campers in participation in activities and insured camper safety.
 Encouraged positive camper experience through group bonding activities.
 Collaborated with fellow counselors to implement safe and engaging group activities for weekly camps.
 Provided supervision for eight campers of elementary age.

Activities
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ABMASSADOR AUGUST 2018 – CURRENT
University of Idaho, Moscow ID
 Addressed question and concerns of prospective students and parents.
 Utilized oral communication skills to promote positive interactions with prospective students.
 Lead and implemented informational sessions.