Kaitlyn Blake
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, promoting a productive and inclusive learning environment, and student assessment and feedback. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Proficient in Spanish with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success for all students, including multilingual students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Clinton High School
Clinton, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Created curriculum for AP Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, Science Fiction, and English 11
- Designed Lessons and taught English 10, English 11, AP Literature, and Senior Electives
- Sponsored Creative Writing Club
- Member of Building Leaders Committee
- Designed curriculum for Multilingual students to support them in learning English.
Student Teacher
Lincoln Community High School, Grades 12
Lincoln, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Designed and facilitated lessons for English 12, Science Fiction, and Creative Writing
- Conferenced with students on their reading and writing skills
- Led class discussions on writing skills and mentor texts
- Facilitated small group discussion on choice reading texts
- Designed and conducted a research study on reading identity in the classroom
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Centre
Bloomington, IL
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Implemented engaging teaching strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new tutors on effective instructional techniques and classroom management.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support diverse learning needs.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies, particularly preparing them for the SAT and ACT exams.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Education
M.A. - English
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL12-2025
B.A. - English Education and Spanish
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL05-2022
Certification
- Professional Educator License in English Education (9th-12th)
- Endorsements: Middle Grade (5th-8th)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
HONORS
Bone Scholar | 2021, Anna Keaton Award | 2020, Julia N. Visor Award | 2020
CONFERENCES & RESEARCH
- Thesis | GROWING THROUGH THE QUESTIONS: STUDYING STICKING POINTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMITMENTS TO SOCIALLY JUST ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHING | 2025
- National Conference of English Teachers Conference Presenter | 2023
- National Conference of English Teachers Conference Presenter | 2021
- Research on Reader Identities of Students Assistant Researcher| 2021
- Research on Assessment as Conversations Assistant Researcher| 2021
- ISU Remixing Assessment Seminar Co-Host | 2021
- Research on Young Adult Literature Researcher | 2020
- Cultural Responsiveness Campus Community Conference Presenter | 2019
- Research on Women’s Education in Zimbabwe Researcher | 2019
Timeline
English Teacher
Clinton High School
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Lincoln Community High School, Grades 12
01.2022 - 05.2022
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Centre
08.2019 - 12.2021
B.A. - English Education and Spanish
Illinois State University
M.A. - English
Illinois State University