Anja Kent
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate graduate student with excellent communication skills. Seeking to help students learn to foster a passion for learning! With previous classroom experience and expertise as a student myself I understand hands-on how difficult it can be to learn new material and the frustration behind being a student.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookstore Assistant Volunteer
Friendshop
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized to drive sales.
- Collaborated with other staff to support smooth daily operations.
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
- Assisted customers with locating books and other materials in store.
- Helped promote programs for childhood literacy in the New Mexico community
Subsitute Educational Assistant Teacher
Kelly Education
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with different types of special needs students
Paraprofessional
Lucia Mar Unified School District
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided personalized summer instruction for special needs children between the ages of 4-6 as well as preschool
- Promoted from paraprofessional I to paraprofessional II after first month
Psychology Intern
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
- Assisted children and adults with special needs and disabilities through horse therapy
- Learned about the connection between horses and mental health
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
City Of Santa Barbara
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught daily swim instruction to students aged babies to adults all of different skill levels
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Kept the water safe and saved several lives
Special Needs English Teacher Volunteer
International Volunteer Head Quarters (IVHQ)
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Taught students of different cultural backgrounds
Preschool English Teacher Volunteer
International Volunteer Head Quarters (IVHQ)
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
English Tutor Volunteer
San Marcos High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
Education
Ph.D. - Human Development
Fielding Graduate University
Santa Barbara, CA04.2027
Master of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2023
Online Teaching Certification - Teaching Certification
University of California San Diego
OnlineBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Antioch University
Santa Barbara, CA03.2021
Skills
- Student and Faculty Communication
- Behavior Management
- Educational Settings
- Positive Learning Environment
- Class Organization
- Positive Student Engagement
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated
- Strong written communication skills
- Comfort with learning digital tools
- Technology expert
- Emotional Intelligence
Affiliations
American Psychological Organization
International Literacy Organization
Timeline
Bookstore Assistant Volunteer
Friendshop
01.2023 - 10.2023
Subsitute Educational Assistant Teacher
Kelly Education
01.2023 - 04.2023
Paraprofessional
Lucia Mar Unified School District
05.2021 - 08.2021
Psychology Intern
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Special Needs English Teacher Volunteer
International Volunteer Head Quarters (IVHQ)
12.2017 - 01.2018
Preschool English Teacher Volunteer
International Volunteer Head Quarters (IVHQ)
06.2017 - 06.2017
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
City Of Santa Barbara
07.2015 - 06.2018
English Tutor Volunteer
San Marcos High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Human Development
Fielding Graduate University
Master of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Online Teaching Certification - Teaching Certification
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Antioch University