Kaila Jaye Tamala

• Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and assisting with lesson plans and curriculum
• Provided 1:1 care for special needs students to meet IEP goals
• Collaborated with teachers to identify individual student needs and implement tailored support strategies.
• Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.

• Maintained detailed records and data collection of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
• Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.

• Supported children with daily math, centers, art, and observational note taking of children's development
• Assisted with data collection and note taking, daily classroom management, classroom prep and breakdown, cleaning/disinfecting.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Managed students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
• Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
• Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.

Summer (ESY)

• Worked one-on-one with student assisting in communication skills and academics
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment, fostering positive relationships among all students.
• Implemented visual aids, sensory tools, and adaptive equipment to facilitate student engagement and participation in classroom activities.

• Worked with children grades K-6
• Assisted with teaching art lessons in Hawaiian culture/studies
• Helped run daily routine, check-in + check-out of students
• Helped children with mural making.
• Assisted with data entry, Microsoft Excel and company documents
• Created spreadsheets, ordered + priced supplies for programs
• Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning, resulting in more effective learning experiences for students.
• Coordinated + reached out to local companies organizing field trips around the island for understanding of Hawaiian history and cultural practices.

• Helped children with after school homework, reading, daily worksheets, SPARK activities, art curriculum
• Organizes daily files and paperwork, daily cleaning/disinfecting, stock/inventory
• Assisted with caring for the Preschool SPED class in their daily routine, both in groups and one-on-one attention.
• Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
• Assisted in developing a comprehensive curriculum for the youth program, promoting social skills and personal growth.

• Assisted with organizing, making, and packaging pieces
• Records stock/inventory
• Computer tasks such as filling orders, shipping, documents, jewelry files, design work.
• Performed regular quality control checks on finished products to maintain exceptional craftsmanship standards..
• Enhanced jewelry designs by incorporating innovative techniques and materials.
• Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.

• Assisted with children with daily reading level testing
• Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Helped clean, organize, and shelve books in the library after working with the class
• Digital entry+recording of new books, check-in/out, vinyl and barcode replacing.

• Worked with children 18mo - 3 years old
• Assisted with daily art activities, cleaning, organizing, and helped with schedule.

• Helped the Kindergarten class with daily work, reading, and writing
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

• Helped prepare children advance to Kindergarten
• Assisted students with daily activities and schoolwork.
• Assisted teachers with supervision and care of children.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.