Kailey Kaestner
Orono
Summary
Diligent and focused student with experience providing mental and academic support to both children and adolescents. Strong communicator with a commitment to fostering development through early childhood. Able to work under pressure, with the ability to motivate and provide guidance through many different settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
First year student Peer Mentor
University of Maine
Orono
08.2025 - Current
- Provided guidance on campus resources and support services available.
- Counseled new first year students about course selection, time management, and other important topics.
- Coordinated activities that foster a sense of community among peers such as movie nights or game nights.
- Maintained communication with students to address concerns and provide support.
- Provided academic and social support to assigned students through one-on-one meetings.
Academic Recovery Peer Mentor
University of Maine, Orono
Orono
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Acted as a mediator between mentees and academic staff to address concerns and facilitate solutions.
- Developed customized learning plans tailored to individual mentee's goals and learning styles.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Attended meetings and trainings to optimize professional development.
- Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.
- Facilitated weekly mentoring sessions to support mentees' academic and personal development.
Early Childhood Education Fieldwork
N/A
Orono
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed students in the classroom, and assessed their development over the span of the semester.
- Monitored classroom engagement and observed the interactions that children had with one another.
- Gained an understanding of various stages of child development, including behavioral, cognitive, and social.
- Analyzed children's behaviors and interactions to identify patterns and needs.
- Wrote detailed reports on children's behavior and development.
- Applied my observations to real-world situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations, Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Written communication
- Activity planning
- Creative problem solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First year student Peer Mentor
University of Maine
08.2025 - Current
Academic Recovery Peer Mentor
University of Maine, Orono
01.2025 - 05.2025
Early Childhood Education Fieldwork
N/A
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations, Psychology
University of Maine
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