Caitlin Podratz

111 Bond Ave. Minong, WI 54859

(218)355-1428
caitlinpodratz@yahoo.com
caitlinpodratz.weebly.com
EDUCATION GPA: 3.8/4.0
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD May 2021
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (Dakota State University)

RELATED EXPERIENCES
• Student Teacher January 2021-May 2021
o Medary Elementary (Brookings, SD)
Planned, implemented, and assessed standards-based curriculum in 2nd grade
classroom
Assisted cooperating teacher with daily activities and duties
Worked one-on-one with students
• Out of School Time Teacher (SDSU) 2019-2020
o Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education
Created and implemented age-appropriate lessons to children
Maintained cleanliness and the safety of both the classroom and children
• Student Teacher (SDSU) August-December 2019
o Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education
Planned and implemented lessons in the classroom
Maintained safety and cleanliness of the classroom and children
Communicated with parents and fellow teachers about children’s development
• Nanny 2012-Present
Responsible for the wellbeing and safety of multiple children
Provide age-appropriate activities
Experience with children with exceptionalities

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• National Education Association
• National Science Teachers Association

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Effective communicator
• CPR and first aid certified
• Educational technology skills
o Google Apps, Flipgrid, Screencastify, Kahoot, etc.

REFERENCES
• Mrs. Lynette McMacken, Cooperating Teacher lynette.mcmacken@k12.sd.us 605-696-4322
• Ms. Shannon Nesland, Mentor Teacher shannon.nesland@sdstate.edu 605-688-5708
• Mrs. Brooke Merry, Former Supervisor brooke.walker@sdstate.edu 605-699-5148