Caitlin M.

Ritter


crittermath@gmail.com



CAREER OBJECTIVE To be able to enrich secondary students academically in the
focuses of mathematics or history, and athletically through
track and field.

EDUCATION

Masters in the Art of Teaching: Curriculum and Instruction In Progress
Marygrove College Detroit, MI

Crisis Intervention with Youth July 2011
Augustana College Souix Falls, SD

Bachelor of Arts April 2008
Alma College Alma, MI

MTTC Certified:
Mathematics (EX 6-12) July 2007
History (CC 6-12) January 2008

High School Diploma May 2004
St. Louis High School St. Louis, MI


TEACHING EXPERIENCE/ DEVELOPMENT

Teaching
Alanson Public Schools Alanson, MI 2010 - 2013
Three Rivers Middle School Three Rivers, MI 2008 - 2010

Student Teaching
Ithaca Middle/High School Ithaca, MI Winter 2008
Cooperating Teachers: Mrs. Sheila Casey
Mr. Craig Snyder
Substitute Teaching
Ithaca High School Ithaca, MI Winter 2008





EMPLOYMENT

Alanson Public Schools Alanson, MI 2010 - present
High School Mathematics Teacher (9-12
th
grade)
Middle School Computer Teacher (6-8
th
grade)
Online Student Mentor/Monitor (9-12
th
grade)
Alanson / Pellston Middle School Track Coach

County Emmet Celtic Shop Petoskey, MI 2011 - present
Summer and Weekend Retail Employee

Three Rivers Middle School Three Rivers, MI 2008 - 2010
Middle School Mathematics Teacher (7
th
grade)
Middle School Girls Track Coach

Alma Parks Program/ Alma, MI Summers of
Alma Community Center 2005 - 2008
Camp Group Leader/ Enrichment Program Teachers Aide

Alma College Library Alma, MI 2005 - 2007
Processing Desk

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

Alanson/ Pellston Middle School Track Coach 2010 - 2013
Three Rivers Middle School Girls Track Coach 2008 - 2010
Graduated Cum Laude from Alma College 2008
Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society of Ed.) 2008
Pi Mu Epsilon (National Mathematics Honorary) 2007 2008
Sigma Alpha Iota (International Music Fraternity) 2007 2008
Alma College Track and Field 2004 - 2008
Alma College Kiltie Marching Band 2004 - 2007
Deans List 2004 - 2007(Fall), 2008
Religious Leadership Award 2004 - 2008
Trustee Honors Scholarship 2004 - 2008

SKILLS

Able to evaluate and implement learning standards (G.L.C.E.s, H.S.C.E.s, and
C.C.S.S.)
Knowledgeable in Cooperative Learning, Love and Logic, and Life Space Crisis
Intervention practices
Experienced with intervention programs using BrainGenie and SAT Writing Prompts
Designed curriculum for hands-on mathematics learning
Experience in a team-taught classroom
Able to identify discipline problems and learning needs
Capable of speaking effectively to individuals and groups
Knowledge of events in track and field


MATHEMATICS RESOURCES EXPERIENCE / INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

o Smarter Balanced Training Tests
o Algebra 4 All / Project Prime
o Char-Em Mathematics Collaborative
o SMART Response Clicker System
o MARS
o BrainGenie
o CK12.org
o SAT Writing Prompts
o Desmos
o Flipped Classroom
o Dan Meyers 3 Acts


COMPUTER SKILLS / RESOURCE KNOWLEDGE

o Power Teacher
o Schoology
o Edmodo
o 21Things4Students
o MACUL Conference
o Google Drive and Google Docs
o Google Scholar
o Weebly
o Camtasia
o Screencast
o PowToon
o Bubbl.US
o Symbaloo
o Discovery Education Streaming
o Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
o Internet Research


INTERESTS

Curriculum and Resource Research
Technology Innovations
Track and Field
Music



References

Mrs. Kathy Liederbach
Mentor Teacher
Alanson Public Schools
7400 North Street
Alanson, MI 49706
work: (231) 548-2261
kliederbach@alansonvikings.net



Mrs. Sally Smith
Veteran Teacher
Alanson Public Schools
7400 North Street
Alanson, MI 49706
work: (231) 548-2261
ssmith@alansonvikings.net



Mrs. Maria Pelaccio
Head Girls Track Coach
Pellston Public Schools
172 Park St.
Pellston, MI 49769
work: (231) 539-8801
mpelaccio@pellstonschools.org
















Mrs. Melissa Costello
Veteran Special Ed. Teacher
Alanson Public Schools
7400 North Street
Alanson, MI 49706
work: (231) 548-2261
mcostello@alansonvikings.net



Mrs. Susan Hitts
Team Teacher for Online
Alanson Public Schools
7400 North Street
Alanson, MI 49706
work: (231) 548-2261
suhitts@alansonvikings.net



Mr. Jared Powell
Head Boys Track Coach
Pellston Public Schools
172 Park St.
Pellston, MI 49769
work: (231) 539-8801
jpowell@pellstonschools.org