Cailin Fletcher
St. Louis,Mo.
Summary
Experienced educator with a passion for experiential learning seeking opportunity to work with children in both indoor and outdoor setting, utilizing STEAM principles to cultivate deep appreciation for nature and hands-on exploration. Demonstrated success in Catholic schools across multiple elementary grades, spearheading development of comprehensive outdoor learning programs. Pioneered establishment of after-school programs, garden clubs, and on-campus camping experience providing students with unforgettable outdoor adventures. Led coordination of Outdoor Education Week for lower school students and served as lead for NAIS visiting teams on outdoor spaces tour. Additionally, during summer camp, introduced and facilitated engaging outdoor education classes. Dedicated scout leader further honed ability to inspire young minds through immersive outdoor experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Villa Duchesne
08.2022 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Incorporated Sacred Heart Teaching Goals into teaching practices
- Actively encouraged and incorporated learning experiences that take place outdoors into the curriculum, using nature as a teaching tool to enhance student learning across various subjects
After-School Teacher
Villa Duchesne
08.2024 - Current
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups to help complete assignments and reinforce classroom learning concepts.
- Communicated with program directors and fellow staff to discuss program policies and procedures as well as activities ideas and behavioral problems.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Organized and supervised games, crafts, and outdoor recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Worked as interim program director when needed
Outdoor Education Instructor
Passport to Summer Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented an outdoor education class that included hiking trails, building shelters, studying creek life, engineering traps, catching and studying crawdads, and the construction of bird feeders and solar ovens
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Utilized extensive campus resources to enrich the outdoor learning experience for the campers
Garden Club Creator and Educator
Villa Duchesne Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Instituted a gardening enrichment program for the after-school program, engaging students in hands-on gardening activities
- Led students in cleaning and repairing school gardens.
- Planted native plants to attract Monarchs and other butterflies
- Worked with students in Winter months to plant and nurture vegetable seeds.
- Helped students transition young plants to an outdoor setting, where they harvested produce and learned about the natural environment
- Created the 'Potato Project,' a hands-on learning experience for students in grades JK4-2, involving growing, nurturing, and harvesting potatoes
- Facilitated inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experiences
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities designed to promote a love of the outdoors
Elementary Teacher
St. Margaret of Scotland
08.2005 - 06.2022
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Planned highly engaging outdoor recreation and environment education programs for on-site and off-site delivery.
Aftercare Program Creator and Director
St. Margaret of Scotland
08.2007 - 06.2022
- Oversaw a comprehensive aftercare program serving 140 students and managing a team of 18 staff members
- Wrote and implemented policy and procedural directives for the aftercare program, both for staff and attending families
- Provided structured activities and challenges for students
- Managed the program's budget as well as ordered food and materials as necessary
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and program updates
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
Scout Leader
Holy Redeemer Parish
01.2000 - 12.2010
- Led multiple troops of scouts in outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and nature exploration
- Organized and led numerous camping trips, teaching scouts essential outdoor skills and promoting teamwork
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity
- Worked with school and parish to coordinate service opportunities in the community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo.12.2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Nature interpretation
- Environmental education
- Camping education
- Hiking leadership
- Gardening
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
- Social-emotional education
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Missouri Department of Education.
- Religious Education Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Certification
- Current coursework - Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots
- Member of Roots & Shoots, USA
- Member of DNS (Discover Nature Schools) through Missouri Department of Conservation
Timeline
After-School Teacher
Villa Duchesne
08.2024 - Current
Outdoor Education Instructor
Passport to Summer Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Garden Club Creator and Educator
Villa Duchesne Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
Elementary Teacher
Villa Duchesne
08.2022 - Current
Aftercare Program Creator and Director
St. Margaret of Scotland
08.2007 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher
St. Margaret of Scotland
08.2005 - 06.2022
Scout Leader
Holy Redeemer Parish
01.2000 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri St. Louis
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