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Kayla Beltran

Bronx,NY

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher’s Assistant and Teaching Artist

Bronx Documentary Center
Bronx, NY
10.2017 - 07.2023
  • Develop curriculums to teach introductory photography and journalism principles to middle school students
  • Catalog student-submitted photographs into an online database
  • Use various photographer projects as visual aids
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

Teaching Artist at the Bronx River Senior Center

Bronx Docmentary Center
New York, New York
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Created lesson plans for an 8-week course on the basics of photography using point-and-shoot cameras and created powerpoint slides as a visual aid
  • Facilitated field trips to local cultural institutions for the purpose of photographing student assignments
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

Teaching Artist

Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Taught students online the basics of photography and collected their photography to create each student a portfolio
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

Communications and Marketing Intern

Bronx Council on, CUNY Cultural Corps
Bronx, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Schedule social media posts to advertise the Bronx Council on the Arts’ events to social media followers
  • Assisted with press release writing and distribution to support event promotion.
  • Receive, accept and approve event proposals submitted by non-profit organizations
  • Collected images from past exhibitions to help promote the organization
  • Contacted different news organizations throughout New York City to promote upcoming organization events on websites and newspaper ads
  • Analyze online exhibitions to make sure they were working properly
  • Collaborated with graphic design and marketing teams to devise effective branding strategies.
  • Brainstormed topics with subject matter experts that aligned with media interests.

Lead Teacher

Success Academy Bronx 4
BronX, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
  • Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Lehman College/CUNY
05.2021

Skills

  • Adobe: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, Photo Mechanic
  • Computer: Google Suite; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent Workflow Management
  • Traditional and Digital Printing

Additional Experience

Photographer for the “Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of Bronx Green-Up,” exhibition

  • With a group of four photographers, we documented over 15 Bronx community gardens for the New York Botanical Garden

Everyday Bronx Curator on Instagram

  • Social media management
  • Helped curate an Everyday Bronx exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center

Gallery Management

  • Prepared the gallery for opening hours
  • Provided information about the current exhibitions, workshops, and on the non-profit organization

References

Kamal Badhey

516-220-7388

Salvador Espinoza

718-877-6124

Ricardo Partida

614-254-2234

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Success Academy Bronx 4
10.2023 - Current

Teaching Artist at the Bronx River Senior Center

Bronx Docmentary Center
05.2022 - 06.2023

Teaching Artist

Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program
07.2021 - 08.2021

Communications and Marketing Intern

Bronx Council on, CUNY Cultural Corps
12.2020 - 08.2021

Teacher’s Assistant and Teaching Artist

Bronx Documentary Center
10.2017 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Lehman College/CUNY

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