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Kaiya Ellison

Fullerton,CA

Summary

Motivated and dedicated math student with experience as a tutor and teaching assistant. Adept at explaining mathematical concepts in an understandable way, I am passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve academic success. Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant - Mathematics

California State University, Fullerton
08.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and grading assignments.
  • Holding office hours to help students with homework or other questions.
  • Monitoring student behavior and engagement in class, as well as proctoring exams.

Math Tutor

Self-employeed
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Provided in depth explanation on mathematical concepts including algebra and geometry.
  • Listening to what the student needs and catering the lesson plans to their specific questions.

Sales Associate, Shoe Department Lead

Kohls Department Store
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and order within the store, ensuring customer satisfaction and merchandising standards are met.
  • Training new employees in the shoe department.
  • Helping customers find what they need in the store, answering phone calls, and helping customer with technology when needed.
  • Processing transactions and handling money.

Hostess

Country Harvest Restaurant
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted guests, answered the phones, and provided a positive experience to customers.
  • Managed wait times and wait lists, ensuring customer satisfaction and providing effective communications.
  • Maintained communication with guests, managers, kitchen staff, and other employees to ensure the restaurant ran smoothly.
  • Handle payments and transactions, issued out the proper amount of tips to the staff at the end of service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Pure Mathematics

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2026

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Moorpark High School
Moorpark, CA
06-2022

Skills

  • Conversational American Sign Language
  • Communication Skills
  • Student Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership Experience

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant - Mathematics

California State University, Fullerton
08.2024 - Current

Math Tutor

Self-employeed
09.2023 - 12.2024

Sales Associate, Shoe Department Lead

Kohls Department Store
08.2022 - 08.2024

Hostess

Country Harvest Restaurant
07.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Pure Mathematics

California State University, Fullerton

Moorpark College

High School Diploma -

Moorpark High School
Kaiya Ellison