Kayla Bone - Elementary Educator - Wentzville School District & Farmington R-7 School District

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Educator with 11 years of experience in early childhood and primary education. Proven track record of fostering literacy excellence and supporting diverse learning needs through evidence-based instructional strategies. A collaborative leader with extensive experience in mentoring, curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making within high-performing school districts.

Overview

11

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

Elementary Educator

Wentzville School District & Farmington R-7 School District

01.2015 - Current

First Grade Teacher (9 Years): Developed and implemented foundational literacy and numeracy programs, consistently meeting or exceeding district growth targets.
Second Grade Teacher (2 Years): Facilitated the transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," emphasizing reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Student Support Team (SST) Lead: Spearheaded interventions for at-risk students, coordinating with specialists and parents to ensure academic and social-emotional success.
Professional Growth Committee (PGC): Collaborated on district-wide initiatives to improve teacher retention and instructional quality.
Math Vertical Team: Aligned K–5 mathematics standards to ensure a cohesive learning trajectory and bridge instructional gaps.
Literacy Leader: Served as the primary resource for grade-level reading strategies, ensuring alignment with current research and district goals.
Teacher Mentor: Provided structured support, classroom observations, and pedagogical coaching to first-year teachers.
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
Fostered positive classroom environments that promoted student collaboration and participation in activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Skills

Instructional Leadership: Grade Level Student Support Team Leader, PGC Member
Literacy Expertise: Science of Reading (SoR) implementation, Phonics/Fluency instruction
Data Analysis: Mastery Connect, i-Ready

Professional Mentorship: Guiding new educators in classroom management and pedagogy
Curriculum Development: Math Vertical Team member, Literacy Leader