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Kayla Alborano

Holbrook

Summary

English Language Arts teacher with an energetic, patient approach. Skilled at creating engaging, inclusive learning environments. A strong grasp of educational methodologies excels in lesson planning and classroom management. Committed to nurturing academic advancement and igniting a passion for learning through a student-centered educational philosophy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant | Extended School Year

Sachem Central School District
Lake Ronkonkoma
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted students with daily activities and classroom tasks effectively.
  • Monitored student progress and behavior in various learning environments.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources for instructional use efficiently.
  • Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance in understanding material or completing assignments.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom interactions.

Student Teacher, Eighth Grade

Qualters Middle School
Mansfield
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
  • Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.

Paid Summer Intern

Suffolk County Department of Labor
Hauppauge
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Worked with multiple people on payroll projects.
  • Developed skills with online applications such as Microsoft excel and Workday.
  • Assisted in communicating with the public.

Classroom Observer

Cardinal Cushing Centers
Hanover
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Observed behaviors and the teacher’s response to them.
  • Spent time in the classroom with students who have disabilities.
  • Provided guidance to students when needed.
  • Helped students work in their vocational studies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
05.2025

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Instructional strategies
  • Student engagement
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Student-centered learning
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills

Volunteer Experience

St Johns Lutheran Church 1787, Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer, Holbrook, NY, 2019-07, 2019-07, Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment., Maintained relationships and communicated with campers and family members., Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants., Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy., Informed campers of daily schedules and provided regular timing updates to prevent lateness to subsequent activities., Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues., Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.

Accomplishments

  • "James Baldwin's Narrative Lens on Double Consciousness in Another Country" an invited presentation for the BSU Black History Month Student Academic Showcase, Bridgewater, MA, February 27th, 2025.
  • Author of "Terror Management Theory in John Milton's Lycidas" to be published in The Undergraduate Review, Bridgewater, MA, September 2025.

Timeline

Teacher Assistant | Extended School Year

Sachem Central School District
07.2025 - Current

Student Teacher, Eighth Grade

Qualters Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025

Classroom Observer

Cardinal Cushing Centers
11.2022 - 12.2022

Paid Summer Intern

Suffolk County Department of Labor
07.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Bridgewater State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Suffolk County Community College