Hi, I’m
Kandice Horton-Gomez
Educator
Altadena,California
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator and leader with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, project planning, and mentoring. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Extensive experience focusing on collaborating in cross-functional teams, cultivating an equitable work environment, strategic planning, identifying risks, and performing independently or as a member of a team.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Starr King Elementary School
3rd Grade Teacher
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed student progress by administering assessments and evaluating results.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted curriculum to reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic background of my classroom community
Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
1st Grade Teacher
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Adapted curriculum to reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic background of my classroom community
- Co-founded the Black Diamonds Collective, a mentoring program for 3rd-5th Grade Black identifying girls.
Starr King Elementary School
EXL 3rd-5th Grade Teacher
08.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Collaborated with grade level teachers to enhance student learning through multi-classroom activities that emphasized teamwork and collaboration
- Assessed student data and designed intentional daily small group lessons in reading and math to increase overall comprehension and understanding of the subject matter.
Community Youth Center Of San Francisco
Senior Program Leader
08.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Supervised and managed 20+ elementary school age children with daily academic lessons and projects that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate a variety of educational topics
- Coordinate and organize daily enrichment for youth while developing and encouraging consistent study habits/routines.
- Created positive ongoing communication with site staff and families
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
All Ways Up Foundation
Americorps Summer Associate
06.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Responsible for facilitating workshops; social media updates; assist and coordinate developmental leadership summits for the 160+ scholarship recipients.
- Successfully created summer programming: recruitment, and community outreach initiatives
- Supported college access workshops: development of materials and tracking systems,
- Created a college access webinars for high school juniors and seniors
- Published a variety of press releases for the Foundation
- Partnered with other local non-profit organizations to create sustainable college access programs for first generation BIPOC college students.
University Of San Francisco Student Housing
Resident Advisor
08.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Promoted diversity and inclusion to create welcoming and inclusive living environment for all students.
- Executed conflict managements skills to support residents.
- Fostered productive, positive, and supportive environments for all residents academic and social success.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Planned and organized social and educational programs to promote community building and personal development among students.
Education
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Master of Arts from Teaching And Curriculum Instruction
05.2021
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: California Teacher's Credential- July 2021
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2018
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Event Coordination
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Microsoft Suite
- Recruitment
- Performance Optimization Strategies
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Starr King Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
EXL 3rd-5th Grade Teacher
Starr King Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Program Leader
Community Youth Center Of San Francisco
08.2018 - 08.2019
Americorps Summer Associate
All Ways Up Foundation
06.2017 - 08.2018
Resident Advisor
University Of San Francisco Student Housing
08.2016 - 06.2018
University of San Francisco
Master of Arts from Teaching And Curriculum Instruction
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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