CAITLIN R.

KEANE
628 Loras Blvd | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 847-975-6832 | caitlin.keane@loras.edu |
https://caitlinkeane.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque IA
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Anticipated May 2023
• Licensure: Elementary Education (K-6)
• Endorsements obtained in Reading (K-8) and Instructional Strategist 1: Mild/Moderate (K-8)
• GPA: 3.5/4.0
Minor in Spanish
• Completed an intensive curriculum of intermediate Spanish language in total language
immersion setting.
• Developed culturally competent perspectives while learning to communicate with others of
differing cultural backgrounds.

EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher | Dubuque, IA March 2023-May 2023
Hoover Elementary Kindergarten
• Work with cooperating teacher to design and incorporate standard-based and differentiated
learning for the classroom.
• Assist with implementing an inclusive environment for students on the Autism spectrum.
• Use observation feedback from cooperating teacher and supervisor to design professional goals.

Student Teacher | Dubuque, IA January 2023-March 2023

Irving Elementary Multi-Category 4 and 5 grade special education
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Collaborative Team Teaching

• 5th grade team met daily to craft community-based, differentiated, and accessible environment
for all students.
• Planned daily reading, writing, math, and social skills curriculum and community-based
instruction for both general education and special education classrooms.
• Progress monitored each student weekly and collaborated with other staff to effectively address
each student’s unique needs.
• Participated in professional development on inclusive classrooms and parent/teacher
conferences.
Educator/Camp Counselor | Mississippi River Museum May 2021-August 2022
Dubuque, IA
• Planned lessons and implemented camp programs, schedules, and activities for grades K-5
• Organized and led various small and large group activities for campers.
• Maintained safety protocols and courtesy of museum guests.

• Educated children about animal safety and supervised during interactions.

• Provided and organized high-quality educational opportunities about history, paleontology,
geology, biology, botany, and the history of the Mississippi River.
Scribe/Tutor | Loras College Lynch Learning Center January 2020-May 2021
Dubuque, IA
• Managed and utilized assistive technology such as proofreading programs, Literacy Support
Toolbar, scan to speech, Livescribe SmartPen, and variable speed control tape recorder.
• Worked one-on-one with a student every day after classes were completed.
• Modified delivery of classroom content to help the student understand key concepts and make
materials accessible.
• Kept track of all assignments and due dates and proctored exams for student.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
Iowa Reading Research Center
• Dyslexia Characteristics and Signs
• Using Text Structure to Understand and Summarize Text
• Mapping Phonemes to Graphemes
• Effective Vocabulary Instruction After Reading
Learning Without Tears
• Handwriting Without Tears, Stepping into Handwriting
Professional Development
• Google Classroom, Microsoft, Class Dojo, and Seesaw
• Assistive Technology Training
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training
Health and Safety
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Mandatory Reporter Training