Animals
My heart had always had a strong bond with animals
Kayla Anderson
Sulphur,LA
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
CPSB
05.2005 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Camp Counselor
Ramapo for Children
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
Coaching Staff Member
Gymnastics Etc
02.2002 - 04.2006
- Cultivated an engaging and enjoyable environment for class participants while ensuring professionalism.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques.
- Developed and implemented new drills and activities to increase student engagement and growth.
- Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Collaborated with coaches, students, and administrators to run high-quality program.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
Education
Education
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAHigh School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur, LA05.2003
Skills
- Social support
- Positive support
- Open to ideas
- Supportive in team building
- Open minded
- Eager to learn
- Open to training to become a better employee
- Documentation
- Arts and crafts
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Small & Large group instruction
- Student records management
- Reading and writing support
- Friendly and outgoing
- Special & regular education
- Creating visual displays
- Patient
- Behavior modification
- Teacher & Staff support
- Crisis intervention
- Study skills development
- Individual instruction
- Helping students with special & behavior needs
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
- Student supervision
- Educational support
- Effective communication
- Public communication
- CPR and first aid
- Reporting requirements
- Activity oversight
- Supervising student activities
- Enrichment activities
- Student accommodation
- Transition planning
- Elementary & middle school education
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule management
- Child development
- Life skills training
- Emotional & mental support
- Student health and safety
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Skill building support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Safety
- Clean environment
- Enriched Learning strategies
- Individual student assistance
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum understanding
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
Interests
Additional Information
Animals deserve the best. Their love is unconditional and in my opinion they all deserve the best care all humans can offer. Their lives depend on our awareness and compassion for them. Caring for any animal comes with many different forms of responsibility. Loving, safe, trust, respect, play, helping, caring environment with learning skills and enriched each individuals needs to have the best life possible. Helping to care for the ones that need rescue and or support has always been a passion of mine. The ones that need a loving home, is always something that has been something I try to offer when the situation comes around. Understanding each individual situation and individual needs to be the priority for all animals is what I strongly believe is the best way to protect animals. I’ve always tried what I have learned to be my best with every animal I have encountered. I w raised as a child to respect animals my family always had animals around , from working pets to the ones that were just pets, many breeds of animals. I always cared for them all whole heartedly. I always wanted to work with animals in a safe & professional environment. I am willing to go to trainings, conferences etc to become a better animal handler.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
CPSB
05.2005 - Current
Camp Counselor
Ramapo for Children
05.2005 - 08.2005
Coaching Staff Member
Gymnastics Etc
02.2002 - 04.2006
Education
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School