Kaya Pearson Gaglia

Passionate and dedicated advocate with experience in mentorship, leadership, and student support. Seeking to leverage my coaching, communication, and goal-setting skills in a College Coach role at Beyond 12. Adept at guiding students through academic planning, providing structured mentorship, and fostering a supportive virtual learning environment. Experienced in Google Suite and virtual communication tools to engage students effectively. Committed to empowering first-generation and underrepresented college students through personalized coaching and advocacy.

Gap Year, Global Citizen Year, 08/01/18, 05/31/19, Participated in a highly competitive mentorship program, providing educational support to special needs students., Assisted in designing and implementing a capstone project focused on student engagement and learning strategies.

• Student Coaching & Mentorship, Skilled in helping students with goal setting, time management, and academic planning.
• Communication & Active Listening, Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for virtual student engagement.
• Technology Proficiency, Proficient in Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Slack, and other virtual collaboration tools.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration, Background in mentorship, program coordination, and leadership roles.
• Cultural Competency & Advocacy, Passionate about supporting underrepresented students and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Remote Coaching & Time Management, Experienced in virtual coaching, schedule management, and maintaining engagement in online environments.
• Content Creation & Marketing Support, Assisted in creating educational content and marketing materials to engage students and promote programs.