Kayla Gillespie
West Islip,NY
Summary
Dynamic and engaging Art Student Teacher with a proven track record at Monmouth Beach School, adept in art styles and techniques and excelling in classroom management. Leveraged collaborative teamwork to enrich cross-curricular projects, significantly enhancing student creativity and relationship building. Skilled in integrating technology and art history to foster a comprehensive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Student Teacher
Monmouth Beach School
Monmouth Beach, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
- Created engaging activities for Pre-K to 8th grade students to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Instructed students on proper safety procedures when using various tools or materials.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development related to Art classes.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for instructional purposes.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Coordinated with other teachers to integrate art into cross-curricular projects, enriching students' educational experience.
- Supervised additional expectations, such as recess duty, lunch duty, class coverage, and mounting of student artwork in the hallways and display cases.
Art Student Teacher
Shore Regional High School
West Long Branch, NJ
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated techniques in mediums such as oil paints.
- Participated in critiques of student work to provide constructive feedback.
- Conducted one-on-one tutorials with struggling students who required additional assistance.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
Art Student Observer
Ocean Township Middle School
Ocean, NJ
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Art Student Observer
Wanamassa Elementary School
Ocean, NJ
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Organized, inventoried, and distributed supplies to students during class periods.
- Monitored student behavior while they worked on their art projects.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and motivation to all students.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with students through active listening and one-on-one attention.
Art Student Observer
Long Branch Middle School
Long Branch, NJ
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to students in need of extra help with English language skills.
- Helped create educational material such as worksheets, quizzes, tests.
- Motivated students by demonstrating enthusiasm for the subject matter being taught.
Student Observer
Amerigo A. Anastasia Elementary School
Long Branch, NJ
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with students with various learning disabilities
- Observed behaviors of ELL students
- Led ELA lessons to help students practice their writing skills
Girls Lacrosse Camp Counselor
West Islip NY
West Islip, NY
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Instructed youth lacrosse players on the fundamentals of the sport, including stick-handling, passing, shooting and defensive positioning.
- Organized and supervised individual drills to improve player skills and teamwork.
- Provided guidance and support to encourage players to reach their full potential.
Office Assistant
Pension Review Services
Farmingdale, NY
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
- Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
- Enhanced recordkeeping storage space and usability by reorganizing physical filing systems.
Front Desk Worker
Retro Fitness
Neptune City, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Responded promptly to any complaints from customers regarding service issues.
- Used POS system to assist with new membership cards, change of address and billing questions.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with information about the company.
- Answered phones, issued equipment and completed guest check-in.
- Conducted tours for new and potential members, discerned fitness needs, explained options for meeting needs, clearly explained membership terms and encouraged guests to join.
- Provided assistance to members with equipment usage and safety protocols.
Education
B.A. - Art and Education (K-12)
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01.2025
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship building
- Responsive to change
- Art styles and techniques
- Art history
- Building Student Relationships
- Classroom management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
B.A. Art and Education (K-12), Monmouth University, Anticipated January 2025
Provisional Teaching Certificate, Anticipated January 2025
Honor Societies/Awards
- National Honor Society, 2020
- National English Honor Society, 2020
- Bonnie J. Lewis Art Scholarship, 2023, 2024
- Nicholas Aristovulos Memorial Art Scholarship, 2024
Activities
- Counter Person, Crispino’s Pizzeria, West Islip, NY, 03/16, Present
- Office Assistant, Pension Review Services, Farmingdale, NY, 06/20, 08/24
- Front Desk Worker, Retro Fitness, Neptune City, NJ, 09/21, Present
Timeline
Art Student Teacher
Monmouth Beach School
01.2024 - Current
Art Student Teacher
Shore Regional High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Art Student Observer
Ocean Township Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Art Student Observer
Wanamassa Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Art Student Observer
Long Branch Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Observer
Amerigo A. Anastasia Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Front Desk Worker
Retro Fitness
09.2021 - Current
Girls Lacrosse Camp Counselor
West Islip NY
06.2021 - 06.2021
Office Assistant
Pension Review Services
06.2020 - 08.2024
B.A. - Art and Education (K-12)
Monmouth University
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