Kayla Celello
Spring,TX
Summary
Learning and Development strategist with 8+ years of experience scaling adult performance systems and translating complex data into measurable improvement initiatives. Currently lead learning strategy for 150+ professionals, partnering with executive leadership to align talent development with organizational outcomes.
Learning and Development professional with expertise in designing and implementing impactful training programs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in instructional design, performance improvement, and leadership development. Reliable team player valued for innovative approaches and strategic thinking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Instructional Coach
Grand Oaks High School
Spring, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Lead adult learning and performance coaching initiatives for 150+ educators across grade levels and instructional programs.
- Conduct comprehensive data analysis of campus-wide performance metrics to identify trends, root causes, and growth opportunities.
- Develop and implement targeted action plans aligned to strategic performance goals.
- Design and facilitate professional learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles and measurable outcomes.
- Partner with campus leadership to align instructional initiatives with district-level strategic priorities.
- Build progress-monitoring systems to track implementation fidelity and long-term impact.
- Provide executive-ready reporting and performance insights to leadership teams.
Teaching Methods Coach
East High School
Kansas City, MO
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented structured coaching cycles for 60 educators, focused on measurable performance improvement.
- Conducted needs assessments and developed targeted professional development aligned to institutional performance objectives.
- Facilitated cross-functional leadership meetings to drive alignment, accountability, and strategic vision.
- Analyzed instructional performance data to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
Secondary Reading Interventionist
East High School
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed targeted skill-development programs using assessment data to close performance gaps.
- Developed individualized intervention plans and tracked measurable growth benchmarks.
- Achieved documented improvement, moving 19 participants one or more proficiency levels within one semester.
- Applied evidence-based methodologies to improve foundational skill acquisition and long-term performance outcomes.
Secondary English Teacher & Department Leadership
East High School
Kansas City, MO
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed and delivered competency-based learning programs serving 120–150 learners annually, aligned to defined performance standards.
- Developed structured assessment systems to monitor performance trends and inform iterative program refinement.
- Served as Department Head and Professional Development Chair, guiding team strategy, curriculum alignment, and performance planning.
- Oversaw instructional planning and performance tracking across multiple grade levels to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with administrators and support teams to drive program effectiveness and learner outcomes.
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Language & Literacy
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12-2021
Master of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
University of Missouri–St. Louis
St Louis, MO07-2019
Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communications - Advertising & Public Relations
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05-2017
Skills
- Learning Strategy & Program Design
- Adult Learning & Facilitation
- Training Needs Analysis
- Performance & Talent Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Organizational Alignment
- Data & Performance Optimization
- Performance Analytics
- Action Planning
- Performance Dashboards (Google Sheets)
- LMS Platforms (Canvas)
- Survey & Feedback Tools
Impact Highlights
- Scaled performance coaching oversight from 60 to 150+ professionals within three years, expanding organizational performance impact.
- Lead large-scale performance analytics of over 3,000 students to identify systemic trends and drive targeted improvement initiatives.
- Architect structured coaching and accountability systems aligned to defined organizational outcomes.
- Partner with senior leadership to translate performance data into strategic action plans and measurable benchmarks
Certification
- Texas English Language Arts 7–12
- Missouri English Language Arts 9–12
- Missouri Special Reading K–12
Timeline
English Instructional Coach
Grand Oaks High School
06.2025 - Current
Teaching Methods Coach
East High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Secondary Reading Interventionist
East High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Secondary English Teacher & Department Leadership
East High School
01.2017 - 01.2022
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Language & Literacy
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Master of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
University of Missouri–St. Louis
Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communications - Advertising & Public Relations
University of Nebraska