Kayla LaNé
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Aspiring high school teacher with a passion for education and being a positive influence in the lives of others. Experience as both an elementary school teacher and English tutor of international students. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity by utilizing background in psychology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Thomas MacLaren School
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture.
- Developed strong relationships with students, earning their trust and respect while providing mentorship both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Taught core subjects of math, literature composition, reading, and history.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tagg Education
09.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Research Assistant
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Yoga Teacher
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
- Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
- Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
Premium Auditor
Afirm Solutions
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
English Tutor
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted a Chinese graduate student with English speaking and comprehension.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored student to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Mentored student in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
Driver
Uber
05.2020 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO08.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2020
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher -
Cambio Yoga
Colorado Springs, CO08.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Self-Managing
- Creative Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Empathy
- Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Thomas MacLaren School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Tagg Education
09.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
07.2023 - 05.2024
Yoga Teacher
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
03.2022 - 12.2023
Premium Auditor
Afirm Solutions
12.2021 - 08.2022
Driver
Uber
05.2020 - Current
English Tutor
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pikes Peak Community College
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher -
Cambio Yoga
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