Caitlin Sweeney

41 Mill, Levittown, New York 11756

516-655-8388, Caitswee@udel.edu

Education
University of Delaware Newark, DE

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; GPA: 3.5

Concentration in Middle School English Education

Minor in English

Honors: Deans List 2014- 2016

Division Avenue High School- Levittown, NY

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Expected Spring 2017

June 2012

Advanced Regents Diploma with honors

Honors: National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Vice President of Class of 2013, Math Honor Society,
Peer Leader, Peer & Wellness Committee

Work Experience
Henry B. du Pont Middle School- Hockessin, DE

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August 2016- Current

Student Teacher, 8th (Honors ELA), 8th (Inclusion ELA), 8th RTI
Prepared lessons independently for twelve weeks based on CCSS and RCSD curriculum
Collaborated with eighth grade team by developing Power points, SMART notebooks
presentations and lesson
Manipulated student groups according to SRI scores
Played an active role in disciplining students and updating families on student progress within
the classroom
Assisted in instructing and accommodating or modifying instruction for special needs
students

6th, 7th, 8th Best Buddies Club Aid

Helped run Best Buddies program with co-teacher.

Aided in the process of reading through student applications to find good candidates to be
paired with Meadowood Special Education program.
Helped create and implement the lessons taught during Best Buddies program

Lancashire Elementary School- Wilmington, DE

February 2016- May 2016

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Teacher Candidate
Created and developed lesson plans and co-taught a third grade classroom
Maintain a positive and safe classroom environment
Supervised a full classroom appropriately while effectively teaching

Buckley Day Camp- Roslyn, NY

June 2015- Current

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Head Specialist
Created camp curriculum to facilitate Cheerleading and Gymnastics program
Teach gymnastic technique, safety, skills and foster team dynamics
Maintain leadership and discipline in the absence of the Camp Head

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Leadership Experience
Student Literacy Council- Newark, Delaware

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Fall 2014- Current

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Secretary
Volunteer organization affiliated with Diamond State Reading Association that promotes literacy statewide through
the West End Neighborhood House and internationally.

Order of Omega Fraternity - Newark, Delaware

Fall 2015 - Current

Member

Greek Honor Society where high achieving students unite to further their own philosophies through collaboration

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Newark, Delaware

Spring 2015- Current

Parliamentary Chair
Assisted with maintenance and structure of sorority recruitment
Active volunteer in numerous philanthropies such as Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center, Girls on the Run, and
the B+ foundation.

APPLE- Newark, Delaware

Fall 2014- Current

Member

Deans List Award - Newark, Delaware

Fall 2014- Current

Member
Received over 3.333 GPA for 4 consecutive semesters.

Volunteer Experience
West End Neighborhood House- Wilmington, DE

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Fall 2014- Current

Tutor

Faciliate and participate in UD student tutoring at an after school program with kids living in poverty
Work as a tutor and mentee to the students at this center
Helped create Connie Leeson Memorial Library in WENH by getting over 2,000 book donations and multiple
kindles and e-books that we cataloged for the students.

Transportable Library - Philadelphia

Fall 2016- Current

Volunteer
Help facilitate a transportable library to homeless shelters especially those targeted to women and children hoping
to increase literacy in moms and thereby their kids.

Professional Development

Membership Diamond State Literacy Association, 2014- Current

Membership with the International Literacy Association, 2014- Current
Red Clay School District Middle School English PD, 2016

Certification

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NYSTCE Multi-Subject (Grade1-6)

New York State Background Check

Praxis II: Elementary Education Multiple Subject (5001)
In the process of passing
o Ed TPA for New York State
o Academic Literacy Skills Test