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