Kayla Buchanan
Tampa,FL
Summary
Elementary Education graduate student working towards a teaching certification. My current aspiration is for a position in which I can learn from and assist experienced staff and which fosters my continuous growth as an educator. Adaptable, creative, and highly motivated individual with a genuine passion for assisting students in seeing their unlimited potential and reaching their goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Winthrop Charter School
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student academic growth and development.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting instruction accordingly.
Nanny
Care.com
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervise children during activities to maintain safety.
- Engage with children in activities such as reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and sports.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with parents regarding their child's progress or any concerns that may arise.
- Develop age-appropriate activities to engage children
Paraprofessional Educator
Arcata Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported the implementation of modified curriculum based on IEPs and 504 Plans.
- Supported students in developing life skills, following classroom routines and managing behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning.
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
After School Program Leader
Eureka City Schools
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintained safe play environment by carefully monitoring children.
- Provided guidance on assignments in core subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music sessions and storytelling activities.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances while remaining composed under pressure.
Education
Masters Degree Dual Credential Program Candidate - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
07-2026
Bachelors Degree - Art Education
Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2022
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Effective Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson implementation
- Homework Assistance
- Mathematics proficiency
- Arts Integration
- Behavior Management Strategies
- Special Needs Care
- IEP understanding
- Patience
- Microsoft Applications
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Phonics instruction
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Winthrop Charter School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Nanny
Care.com
06.2022 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional Educator
Arcata Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
After School Program Leader
Eureka City Schools
08.2018 - 04.2020
Masters Degree Dual Credential Program Candidate - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelors Degree - Art Education
Cal Poly Humboldt
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