Kaya Peyton
Durham,NC
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Environmental Sciences and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
North Carolina Central University
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and assessment results for data-driven instruction adjustments.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Assistant Camp Instructor
Discover Earth STEM Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented the curriculum and adapted it as needed to improve the camper experience or accommodate individual campers
- Provided leadership, energy, and camp spirit, while constantly assessing engagement and group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers
- Provided customer service and support to the center and families by communicating with them as needed about their camper’s experience
- Set-up prior to the start of camp and break-down at the end of the camp
Desk Assistant (DA)
NCCU
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide a superior level of customer service by serving as a resource to students
- Monitor and maintain residence hall security, assist with lock-out requests, and provide a safe atmosphere while doing other administrative tasks
Intern
DREAM STEM Virtual RDI Summer Institute
06.2020 - 07.2020
- An experiential learning program where participants engage in research, design, and build part of the entrepreneurship cycle through innovation research, and discovery laboratory
- An experiential learning program where participants engage in research, design, and build part of the entrepreneurship cycle through innovation research, and discovery laboratory
Education
Master of Science - Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2024
Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of adjusting into a new environment
- Effective time management skills
- ARC GIS
- Excel Sheets
- Team communication
- Child development
- Problem-solving
- Student engagement
- Oral communication
Research
Leading Inclusive Transformation in Geoscience via an Intercultural Network of Learning Ecosystems (LIT GEO):
Focusing on broadening representation and create meaningful change in the Geoscience community while conducting community-based, societal relevant geoscience research in learning ecosystems with community organizations. Candidates will contribute to changing the culture of the geoscience community to make it more just, equitable, and inclusive
North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Summer Research Immersion Program:
10-week program that enables undergraduate students’ participation in high-impact research activities to build peer to peer community of early career scholars and foster social professional networks. Worked in Environmental Health lab researching insecticide resistance on mosquito's and developing abstract to present.
Emerging Researchers National Conference:
The Emerging Researchers Conference in STEM is hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Inclusive STEM Ecosystems for Equity & Diversity (ISEED) Programs, and the National Science Foundation Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES). Aimed at college and university undergraduate and graduate students who participate in programs funded by NSF EES unit, including underrepresented minorities and person with disabilities.
AAG 2025 Conference Presentation:
- Abstract accepted for future research presentation in March 2025
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
North Carolina Central University
10.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Camp Instructor
Discover Earth STEM Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Desk Assistant (DA)
NCCU
08.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
DREAM STEM Virtual RDI Summer Institute
06.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science - Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science
North Carolina Central University
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