Julie Caplinger

To teach and encourage elementary school students to develop higher-level thinking skills and creativity, increasing student success and a love of learning.

Talented and Gifted Teacher - Dallas ISD - Dallas, TX

(2018-01)

• Teach curriculum for gifted students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade
• Serve as the school's testing coordinator for all gifted and talented testing
• Provide thematic units to help students think outside the box
• Create and tutor intervention groups for grades K-5 to help at-risk students in reading and math
• Coach Destination Imagination
• Sponsor Leadership Team using school-wide "Leader in Me" framework

Sixth Grade Teacher - Richardson ISD - Richardson, TX

(2005-01 - 2018-12)

• Developed and prepared curriculum with members of the Richardson ISD Reading and Language Arts Department
• Engaged students with lessons revolving around authentic experiences, which led to increased engagement and an overall higher achievement outcome
• Implemented and created thoughtful and challenging lessons that incorporated the diverse needs of students while supporting STAAR requirements
• Cultivated strong relationships with parents and community members through regular and ongoing communication
• Created and implemented an annual field trip to the Dallas Holocaust Museum (2010-2018)
• Coordinated annual schoolwide Multicultural Day (2008-2018)

Third Grade Gifted and Talented Teacher - Irving ISD - Irving, TX

(2000-01 - 2005-12)

• Developed and implemented a team-taught reading program to motivate struggling readers
• Engaged gifted and talented students with enriching lessons and created thematic units at an accelerated pace
• 99% of my students passed the state assessments
• Reinforced and maintained behavior management techniques supported through positive management, resulting in a safe, respectful environment
• Mentored a student teacher from the University of Houston
• Rated "Clearly Outstanding" by the Texas Appraisal System

First Grade Enrichment Teacher - Irving ISD - Irving, TX

(1997-01 - 2000-12)

• Worked closely with the administration to create a self-contained enrichment classroom
• Planned and facilitated parent meetings for at-risk students
• Served as grade-level chair for two years
• Rated "Clearly Outstanding" by the Texas Teacher Appraisal System
• Directed assemblies and other special events throughout the year
• Created a schoolwide recycling program

STEP-UP Teacher - Aldine ISD - Aldine, TX

(1993-01 - 1997-12)

• Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities that facilitate active learning
• Provided interactive and meaningful learning material for students
• Mentored a student-teacher from Mankato State University, Minnesota
• Featured by the University of Houston Education Department in their development of a book and video showcasing a unique and energetic teaching style
• Volunteered in the "Students Need a Pat and a Push Program" (1993-1997)
• Presented cooperative learning lessons at in-services for K-2 (1994-1997)

Kindergarten Teacher - Aldine ISD - Aldine, TX

(1991-01 - 1993-12)

• Created a positive learning environment for students in an at-risk school
• Enhanced district lesson plans to challenge Tier 1 students
• Developed a geography program for students
• Integrated the "Writing to Read" program in language arts
• Acknowledged by the Assistant Superintendent for teaching higher-level thinking at the kindergarten level

Certification - Gifted and Talented - Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8) - Saint Cloud State University

Endorsement - Kindergarten - Saint Cloud State University