Hello, my name is Kaitlyn. I am pursuing a Master's in Special Education from the University of Connecticut. For the past two years I lived in Brooklyn, New York, and attended New York University to get a Master's in Humanities and Social Thought. It was here that I worked with two inspirational organizations, which made me realize my desire to work in the public education sector. The Veterans Upward Bound Program at Laguardia Community College gave me the opportunity to interact and work with current and former veterans to prepare them for college placement tests in reading and writing. The second organization, America Reads, reaches out to New York City public schools to promote literacy. Further versatile work experiences include being a camp counselor, an assistant registrar at the William Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut, an employee of Alice's Tea Cup restaurants, and a farm-based education at Urban Oaks in New Britain, CT. The outdoors feels like home to me, I enjoy hiking, camping, and swimming. I also play the cello and find pleasure in painting. Audio narratives, shuffleboard, rummaging through tag sales, and travelling encompass further interests.
