CAITLIN POPPEN

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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Buena Vista University Education Licensure, 5-12

EDUCATION
Buena Vista University, Fort Dodge, IA
Bachelor of Arts, December 2016
3.600 GPA
Deans List 2015 and 2016
Secondary English Education

Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA

Associate of Arts Degree awarded May 9th, 2014

EXPERIENCE
Teaching Experience (Student Teaching)
Newell-Fonda High School, Newell, IA October 2016-December 2016
Student Teacher
Integrated the Breakout EDU Box into a Romeo and Juliet study guide, which teaches
critical thinking, teamwork, and complex problem solving skills
Managed multiple class websites on Google Classroom that incorporated daily journals,
weekly blog posts, and other assignment notifications
Worked closely with one-to-one technology in the classroom
Attended A.L.I.C.E. training meeting, TLC: Teacher Leadership and Compensation
System meeting, and PBIS meeting

Teaching Experience (Student Teaching)

South Central Calhoun High School, Lake City, IA August 2016-October 2016
Student Teacher
Worked closely with three different English teachers in their classroom with a variety of
grade level students
Developed and taught lesson plans on topics ranging from writing newspaper articles for
the town paper to analyzing types of governments in George Orwells Animal Farm
Designed a unit over common grammatical errors, which included modeling a
presentation for their student led presentations

Interactive Field Experience

Southeast Valley High School, Gowrie, IA January 2016-February 2016
Supervised Participation and Field Experience
Observed and assisted 9th grade English teachers classroom for 80 hours by applying
instructional strategies to assist the teacher in the classroom
Attended professional development meetings, department meetings, S.T.A.T. meeting
Manson Northwest Webster High School, Manson, IA March 2014-April 2014
Field Experience
Observed high school English teachers classroom for 60 hours
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
Manson Family Aquatic Center, Manson, IA Summers 2009-2011
Lifeguard
CPR and First Aid Certified
Taught public and private swimming techniques and safety education to swimmers
Supervised swimmers, performed rescues, controlled behavioral issues

Affiliated Foods Midwest, Manson, IA February 2013-August 2016

Cashier, Frozen/Dairy/Bakery Department, Produce Department
Given own set of keys to open the store and count the money for registers
Assisted in managing several departments; set up weekly store ads and coupons
Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversation with bosses, coworkers,
and customers to ensure satisfaction

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School, Barnum, IA March 14th, 2017-Present

Paraeducator (1-on-1)
Collaborating and communicating with a variety of educators and guardians to ensure the
student is receiving academic needs inside and outside of the classroom
Attending classroom lessons, specials (art, music, P.E., etc.), recess, and other school
activities
Time management skills to guarantee the student stays on track and does not fall behind
Ability to adjust the lesson or daily schedule on the spot with confidence when things
dont go as originally planned