Caitlin Wood
South Weymouth
Summary
Accomplished Academic Support Teacher skilled in fostering collaborative learning environments and building relationships. Proficient in analyzing data trends to enhance student engagement and tailor lesson plans, ensuring all learners succeed.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Support Teacher
Stoughton Public Schools South Elementary School
Stoughton, MA
09.2014 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and improve student engagement.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Established supportive relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Analyzed data trends to drive decisions for resource allocation and targeted interventions.
- Advocated for students' educational needs during IEP meetings, ensuring alignment with district policies and regulations.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans according to each student''s unique needs, leading to greater success in the classroom.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by enforcing strict anti-bullying policies and fostering open dialogues about diversity and respect.
- Integrated differentiation strategies within lessons, allowing every learner to access course material at their own pace and level of understanding.
- Boosted student engagement by creating the morning and afternoon announcements and including students to help deliver them
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to appropriate resources and support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject matter across various content areas.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, consistently improving instructional practices.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing timely feedback on student progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Paraprofessional
Hingham Public Schools
Hingham, MA
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Supported individualized education plans through tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement classroom activities promoting student engagement.
- Assisted in behavioral management, fostering a positive learning environment for students with varying challenges.
- Facilitated small group instruction, enhancing comprehension and retention of key concepts among students.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Curry College
Milton, MA05-2014
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Student motivation
- Phonemic Awareness Development
- Phonics Development
- Language arts instruction
- Mathematics instruction
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Data collection
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Completed OG+ Certificate
- Completing LETRS 1 and enrolled in LETRS 2
Certification
- Licensed - Academic: Teacher, Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8, Professional (License #53693235)
- Endorsements, Sheltered English Immersion Teacher
Timeline
Academic Support Teacher
Stoughton Public Schools South Elementary School
09.2014 - Current
Paraprofessional
Hingham Public Schools
09.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Education - Special Education
Curry College
SEPAC Bright Knight Award 2024, 2025
The Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) created the Bright Knight Excellence Award to invite parents with children with an Individualized Education Plan or 504 to recognize one staff member who has built a special bond with their child and has been instrumental in helping them achieve their full potential, enjoy school, and access the curriculum.