Kaitlin Pontius

4852 Sequoia Drive, Jackson, MI 49201 | (616) 291-7081 | Kaitlin.Pontius@gmail.com | http://pontiusclassroom.weebly.com

Teaching Experience
K-6 SPECIAL EDUCATION/RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER | JONESVILLE COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS| JANUARY 2015-PRESENT
Write and lead Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings in accordance with federal law
Participate in valid progress-monitoring by assessing students academic performance in comparison to their
IEP goals/objectives
Facilitate K-6 MTSS meetings and collaborate on optimal research and data-based interventions to utilize
Lead START team in year-long intensive training in order to work collaboratively towards better supporting
our ASD population
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICUM: SPECIAL EDUCATION | CONCORD ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL | NOVEMBER 2014-JANUARY 2015
Implement differentiated instruction, evaluate and revise student education programs, and consult with other
professionals and parents
Develop multiple instructional units including goals and objectives, assessment devices, and evaluation rubrics
Assess individual students and summarize assessment data for grouping and instructional purposes
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICUM: GENERAL EDUCATION | CONCORD ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL | AUGUST 2014-NOVEMBER 2014
Design, plan, and implement a variety of learning experiences based on benchmark standards and researchbased practices/strategies
Maintain a nurturing learning environment that focuses on positive management practices and promotes
peer relationships
Communicate

and collaborate with the district Professional Learning Community (PLC) team regarding
district goals, strategies, and expectations

INSTRUCTOR/CENTER ADMINSTRATOR | SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER | FEBRUARY 2011FEBRUARY 2015

General operation and functionality of day-to-day center activities
Administer and proctor ACT diagnostic tests
Promotion from Teacher Assistant to Center Administrator in September 2013
Promotion from Center Administrator to Instructor in December 2014
RELIEF FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER | COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CHILDRENS SERVICES
CLINTON, INGHAM, EATON COUNTIES | MAY 2014-AUGUST 2014
Assist and guide children and families in need by gathering information to assist in the formulation and
implementation of a treatment plan that addresses problems and identifies needs and potential risks of children
with emotional impairments
Maintain age-appropriate community-based learning activities and events for children of varying abilities and
ages ranging 5-17
Work setting includes foster care, adoption agencies, child protective services agencies, or family service
organizations

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Volunteer and Other Significant Work Experiences
CASE STUDENT MENTOR | SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY/JACKSON INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL DISTRICT | FALL 2012
Mentor a student through the Center for Autism Spectrum Enrichment program
Offer enrichment opportunities for families with a child (1st-9th grade) who has Aspergers or highfunctioning Autism
Facilitate and implement individual and small group activities to enhance social, emotional, and
educational development
PRIVATE TUTOR | 4TH-6TH GRADE MALE STUDENT | SEPTEMBER 2012-AUGUST 2014

Provide one-on-one tutoring with a student twice a week in mathematics and reading

Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION | FEBRUARY 2015 | SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
Elementary Provisional K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classroom)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities Endorsement

Skills and Qualifications

Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED (Certified Since 2010)
Completion of START (The Statewide Autism and Resources and Training Project) Training
Facilitator and Collaborative Member of Elementary/Middle MTSS academic and behavioral
intervention program
Experience with Administering: Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement Test, NWEA Assessments
(Northwest Evaluation Association), MStep (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) State
Test, and Michigan Literacy Progress Profiles
Experience with the following Programs/Curricula: Lucy Calkins and Abby Oxenhorn Primary
Writing, EngageNY, and Battle Creek Science, Rocket Math Curriculum, and Reading A-Z Reading
Program
Promoted to CIMS (Continuous Improvement and Monitoring System) Facilitator

Affiliations
Member of Michigan Education Association (Since August 2014)
MemberofMichiganCouncilofExceptionalChildren(SinceJanuary2015)

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References
KENDRA BONJERNOOR | CONCORD ELEMENTARY RESOURCE ROOM
TEACHER
405SouthMainStreet,POBox338
Concord,MI49237
(517)524-8850
AUTUMN COUSINO | CONCORD ELEMENTARY RESOURCE ROOM TEACHER
405SouthMainStreet,POBox338
Concord,MI49237
(517)524-8850
CAROL ROPER | CONCORD FIRST GRADE TEACHER
405SouthMainStreet,POBox338
Concord,MI49237
(517)524-8850
DR. DONNA BERGMAN | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | SPRING
ARBOR UNIVERSITY
106EastMainStreet
SpringArbor,MI49283
(269)763-3513
JEANETTE PARKER| WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER
1400SouthDearingRoad
Parma,MI49269
(517)841-8233
MEGAN HUNT| SYLVAN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
3333SpringArborRoad
Jackson,MI49201
(517)250-4204
LAURA PATTERSON| NORTHWEST THIRD GRADE TEACHER
3757LansingAvenue

Jackson,MI49202
(517)812-9684