Caitlin Sheehan

Chicago, IL

T: 207-632-0944

E: cqsheehan@gmail.com

 

Objective:

To encourage students to be self-motivated learners, and to use their love of learning to empower their communities.

 

Illinois Licensure:

Professional Educator License with Elementary Education Endorsement,

English as a Second Language Approval

 

Education:

University of Illinois at Chicago

September 2012 – May 2014

MEd in Instructional Leadership: Elementary Education, GPA 4.0

 

The University of Chicago

September 2005 – June 2009

BA in Philosophy, Graduated with Honors

 

Teaching Experience:

Student Teaching, New Field Primary School

January 2014 – April 2014

• Completed my student teaching experience in a 3rd grade accelerated classroom.

• Used gradual release to guide students through comprehension strategies.

• Provided academically rigorous learning opportunities for students through project-based learning.

 

Field Observations, New Field Primary School

• September 2012 – December 2013

• Conducted field observations in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms.

• Facilitated small-group discussions in math and literacy.

• Implemented differentiation strategies for English Language Learners.

 

Field Observations, Volta Elementary School

July 2013

• Observed students in a summer school program for refugees age 9-13.

• Guided small-group literacy instruction.

• Adapted differentiation strategies for newcomers.

 

Volunteer, Pritzker Elementary School

December 2011 - May 2012

• Volunteered in a split 2nd/3rd grade classroom.

• Guided individual and small group activities in literacy and math.

• Assisted teacher with lesson preparation.

 

Freelance Tutoring

January 2002 – December 2010 

• Tutored students age 3-16.

• Coached students in a variety of subjects, including math, English, science, and SAT preparation.

 

Professional Experience:

Producer, UChicago Creative

September 2009 – June 2012

• Employed by University of Chicago multimedia department to film and edit on-campus academic, cultural, and social events.

• Coordinated all aspects of production for various video and audio projects.

• Supervised student videographers and editors.

 

Videographer/Editor, UChicago Creative

September 2006 - September 2009

• Operated camera and sound equipment at various on-campus events.

• Edited videos for distribution online or on DVD.

 

Publications: 

“Jane Addams” in Bollinger, Michelle and Tran, Dao X, eds. 101 Changemakers: Rebels and Radicals Who Changed U.S. History. Chicago: Haymarket Books, 2012.