Kayla Davis
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the classroom and community.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Winning Pools Inc
Waxhaw, North Carolina
11.2021 - Current
- Manage administrative operations, including scheduling, client communication, vendor coordination, procurement, documentation, and workflow organization, to support project efficiency.
- Coordinate client communication from project initiation through completion.
- Partner with subcontractors to manage project tasks.
Co-Founder and Director
Gravitate Queen City
Waxhaw, NC
2020 - 2024
- Co-founded and directed Gravitate Queen City, a nonprofit organization that provided vocational training and meaningful job opportunities for young adults with special needs in my local community.
- Led structured, group-based vocational skill development gatherings.
- Cultivated relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and community members involved in the operations of Gravitate Queen City.
- Managed media communications, including website updates, social media content, and organizational announcements.
Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Established the Transition to Adulthood program at Cuthbertson High School in 2018.
- Developed and executed IEPs in collaboration with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided adapted instruction inside and outside the classroom that was focused on functional academics, vocational skills, community readiness, and communication.
- Created a fun and positive learning environment through inclusive practices such as peer tutors and general education inclusion courses.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans and management techniques designed to decrease challenging behaviors, while promoting positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, North Carolina
2017 - 2018
- Provided adapted instruction for K–2 students with significant cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities.
- Developed and executed IEPs in collaboration with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Designed and adapted instructional materials for various learning styles.
- Utilized visual supports and AAC devices to enhance student engagement.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student performance and growth.
International Teacher
UNC Wilmington Internship
San Pedro, Belize
2017 - 2017
- Collaborated with local educators to exchange and share best practices.
- Helped adapt the curriculum for students on the island with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who did not have access to educational materials.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Special Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington01-2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Community Engagement
- Program Development
- Strong Communicator
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Administrator
Winning Pools Inc
11.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2018 - 11.2021
Co-Founder and Director
Gravitate Queen City
2020 - 2024
Special Education Teacher
Pender County Schools
2017 - 2018
International Teacher
UNC Wilmington Internship
2017 - 2017
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Special Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington