Kaia Arvilla
Summary
I am a 22-year-old graduate student with extensive experience working with kids from a variety of different backgrounds and communities. I have worked with students ranging from elementary school to high school Special Education, as well as having years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. I obtained my Bachelor's in Education and Anthropology at UCSC and have continued my education with the Master's in Education program here at Santa Cruz. Upon completion of this program, I will receive my Master's in Education along with my Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Westlake Elementary School
12.2024 - Current
- Worked with SIPPS, Eureka Math, Benchmark Text, FOSS.
- Cultivated positive relationships with my CT and students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic and individual needs.
- Taught lessons in multiple academic subjects.
1st Grade Science Teaching (Student Teacher)
Gault Elementary School
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Worked with FOSS Curriculum and NGSS.
- Cultivated lesson plans through scientific exploration in an effective and meaningful manner.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and teach lessons.
Student Teacher
Radcliff Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with SIPPS, Benchmark Advance, GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition & Design), TWIG Science, Bridges in Math, English Language Development.
- Communicated with students in Spanish (all students in the classroom are English Language Learners).
- Cultivated positive relationships with my CT and students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic and individual needs.
- Taught lessons in multiple academic subjects.
Paraeducator, RTI/Academic Intervention, Yard Duty
Westlake Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Teacher Assistance: Provided support in a 3rd and 4th grade classroom where I helped out with filing, any classroom needs, student needs, and led math centers.
- Yard Duty: During 2-5 Recess, 4-5 Lunch, supervised kids and helped out with any discrepancies or safety concerns.
- Academic Intervention: I had two reading groups, a group of 1st and 4th graders who I helped advance their reading and writing skills with phonics, sight words, sounds, short stories, and skills tests.
Academic Mentor (Volunteer)
Davenport Resource Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Special Education Teacher Assistant (As a Student)
Tamalpais High School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA07-2025
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education Major / Anthropology Minor
UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA06.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Flexible and adaptive
- English Language Learner support
- Relationship building
- Collaborative learning
- Personalized support
Timeline
1st Grade Science Teaching (Student Teacher)
Gault Elementary School
01.2025 - 03.2025
Student Teacher
Westlake Elementary School
12.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Radcliff Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Paraeducator, RTI/Academic Intervention, Yard Duty
Westlake Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Academic Mentor (Volunteer)
Davenport Resource Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant (As a Student)
Tamalpais High School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
UCSC
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
UCSC
Bachelor of Arts - Education Major / Anthropology Minor
UCSC
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