Kaitlin West

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2008

  Marketing Manager/Spokesmodel

  • Traveled the country generating leads and awareness for the U.S. Army at NHRA events.• Managed a staff of 20 people at promotional events for the championship-winning U.S. Army team.• The Pentagon awarded me the Freedom Team Salute Medal in recognition of my marketing achievement of creatively motivating large numbers of people to participate in promotional activities.

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  Showroom Seven

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Public Relations Intern

  •National Accounts Sales Assistant, attended and modeled at client premise meetings.•Wrote sales orders and conducted on-site merchandizing.•Selected fashion for magazine and PR photography shoots.•Researched and solicited sponsors for Fashion Week event.

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  Hearst Magazines

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Fashion Intern at Seventeen Magazine

  •Graduated from Seventeen Magazine Intern School.•Collaborated with client member fashion showrooms.•Photographed fashion selections for monthly feature stories and assisted in professional holiday photo shoots.•Organized fashion and maintained relationships with clients.

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  DeVry University

  Jul 2010 - Nov 2011

  Admissions Advisor

  • Traveled the country generating leads and awareness for the U.S. Army at NHRA events.• Managed a staff of 20 people at promotional events for the championship-winning U.S. Army team.• The Pentagon awarded me the Freedom Team Salute Medal in recognition of my marketing achievement of creatively motivating large numbers of people to participate in promotional activities.

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  The Branch School

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2014

  First Grade Teacher

  • Piloted and implemented school-wide Language Arts and Science curriculum.• Integrated project-based learning to support community awareness.• Differentiated instruction for Reading and Writing in order to meet children’s academic needs.• Implemented a self-directed management system for student success and daily parent communication.• Trained classroom assistant to work with small groups and hold reading and writing conferences.

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  Tutor

  Jan 2012 - now

  K-9 Tutor
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  Schaumburg School District 54

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Reading and Math Intervention Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher

  • Customized standard curriculum using SmartBoards and PowerPoint to create interactive and unique lesson plans to enhance student learning.• Created small groups with individualized instruction based on specific needs and ability levels of at-risk students.• Ran after-school community outreach events as a member of the social committee that promoted strong relationships with parents and provided resources to families in need.

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  Glenview Public School District

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Second Grade Teacher

  •Designed and implemented challenging curriculum aligned to promoted phonemic awareness, beginning writing, numeracy and daily use of word wall. •Successfully developed and maintained a system for tracking instructional records and daily informal assessments in reading, writing and math. •Strategized in a Professional Learning Community to develop common assessments, and utilized Response to Intervention (RTI) process for Tier 1 and Tier 2 at-risk students. •Met and maintained yearly growth targets as measured by Measuring Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. Show less

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  Stella & Dot Family of Brands

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

  Star Stylist

  •Sales and marketing representative for a global accessories company; named top 4 in regional sales in first month of employment.•Host online and in-person trunk shows; create and market events on social media to generate sales.•Build a client base through networking and the use of social media to create and maintain relationships.•Train and manage a team of stylists to help them create and grow their business.•Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in fashion and jewelry, promoting and creating looks on social media.•Promoted twice within two months as a stylist. Show less

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  NBC News

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  TV Personality

  •Created a nationwide contest-winning video hand-selected by NBC producers; was voted by America to win a dream wedding, which aired live on TODAY.•Worked with talent for live morning segments each day about wedding trends.•Got married on the TODAY Show and collaborated with producers, TODAY talent and musical guest Andy Grammer to put on a 3-hour live wedding special.

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  Northbrook/Glenview School District #30

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Fifth Grade Teacher
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  Wilmette District 39

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  Fourth Grade Teacher
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  St. Joseph School - Wilmette

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Fourth Grade Teacher