Kayla England
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Novum Academy
Amarillo, Texas
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported Montessori infant classroom routines with calm, nurturing care.
- Prepared developmentally appropriate materials for infant learning activities.
- Observed infant behaviors and documented daily classroom notes.
- Communicated infant feeding, sleeping, and diapering needs with families.
- Maintained clean, sanitary classroom spaces and shared materials.
- Guided infants through language, movement, and sensory activities.
- Assisted with daily transitions, comfort, and individualized infant care.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Assisted with diaper changes and supported children during toileting needs.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Facilitated activities that encouraged gross motor skill development through play. through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
Infant Teacher
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Amarillo, Texas
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Supported Montessori infant classroom routines with calm, nurturing care.
- Prepared developmentally appropriate materials for infant learning activities.
- Observed infant behaviors and documented daily classroom notes.
- Communicated infant feeding, sleeping, and diapering needs with families.
- Maintained clean, sanitary classroom spaces and shared materials.
- Guided infants through language, movement, and sensory activities.
- Assisted with daily transitions, comfort, and individualized infant care.
- Followed Amarillo Montessori Academy safety and supervision practices.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan special events such as field trips or birthday parties for the children.
- Encouraged self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, potty training.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
PVBC Discovery School
Amarillo, Texas
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised children during play, meals, and transitions
- Supported toddler classroom routines at PVBC Discovery School
- Prepared learning materials for age-appropriate activities
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson setup and cleanup
- Guided toddlers through handwashing and hygiene routines
- Communicated daily updates with teachers and parents
- Monitored classroom safety and responded to student needs
- Organized toys, supplies, and learning areas after activities
- Organized daily classroom routines such as meal times, naps, playtime, and outdoor activities.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Supervised children during nap time, ensuring proper sleep habits are maintained.
- Maintained records of student attendance, behavior, and academic achievements.
- Assisted with parent communication regarding their child's progress and behavior in school.
- Read stories aloud to students on a regular basis to promote literacy skills development.
- Monitored the development of each child, providing feedback to parents as needed.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed physical signs of illness or injury among students and reported any findings promptly to the lead teacher.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory and ordered materials when necessary.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children while also teaching appropriate behaviors when conflicts arise.
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for toddlers.
- Ensured the safety of the children at all times by following established protocols.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum plans and strategies for improving student performance.
- Provided assistance with toileting needs including changing diapers when necessary.
- Supported individual needs of each child through one-on-one instruction or small group activities.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to ensure that all learning goals were met.
- Helped plan field trips and special events in order to provide educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Provided guidance on potty training and other hygiene topics.
- Assisted with preparing meals for the students according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
Cashier
Kohls
Amarillo, Texas
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Accepted cash, card, and digital payments at checkout.
- Processed customer purchases using Kohl's register and POS systems.
- Greeted customers and answered basic store and product questions.
- Scanned merchandise and bagged items with careful handling.
- Supported returns and exchanges following Kohl's cashier policies.
- Kept checkout area clean, stocked, and organized throughout shifts.
- Reconciled cash drawer and reported register issues to management.
- Assisted customers with coupons, promotions, and Kohl's rewards programs.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tascosa HighSchool
Amarillo06-2020
Skills
- Infant care
- Lesson planning
- Developmental assessment
- Classroom sanitation
- Daily documentation
- Early childhood education
- Safety procedures
- Curriculum support
- Parent communication
- Child supervision
- Communication skills
- Observation skills
- Attention to detail
- Infant CPR certification
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Safety awareness
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Nurturing attitude
- Diapering requirements
- Communication development
- Child assessment
- First aid training
- Sleep promotion
- Sanitation procedures
- Activity planning
- Housekeeping skills
- Early childhood development
- Patience and empathy
- Motor skills development
- Baby led weaning techniques
- Professionalism and ethics
- Curriculum planning
- Baby sign language
- Professional babysitter
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR Certified
- Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Novum Academy
07.2026 - 08.2026
Infant Teacher
Amarillo Montessori Academy
08.2025 - 07.2026
Assistant Toddler Teacher
PVBC Discovery School
04.2024 - 08.2025
Cashier
Kohls
05.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Tascosa HighSchool