Kayla Hayes
Frederick,MD
Summary
Energetically leveraging a strong background in disability awareness and social media marketing, I've significantly enhanced community engagement and brand awareness for organizations like KEEN. My creativity and strategic communication skills, combined with a proven track record in team collaboration and innovative program development, have consistently fostered inclusive environments and positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Volunteer
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Rockville, MD
04.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Facilitated equal opportunities for recreation, fitness, and friendship for individuals with disabilities.
- Enhanced youth engagement with disabilities by leading non-competitive, one-on-one programs promoting physical activity and enjoyment.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Silver Spring, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Documented attendance and checked on late campers.
- Informed parents about campers' behavior, athletic achievements and other important information.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Maintained detailed records of camper progress and incidents, ensuring transparent communication with parents.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
- Established performance goals for students, guiding them in developing technique, expression, and stage presence.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Managed disciplinary issues according to established policies and procedures.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to provide updates on their child's progress at camp.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
Volunteer
Catholic Coalition For Special Education
Bethesda, MD
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Participated in setting organizational policies on participant eligibility.
- Supported disadvantaged youth in overcoming challenges by volunteering at a fundraising gala.
- Established and managed administrative processes to achieve goals set by leadership.
Babysitter
Courtney Keen
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Cross
Kensington, Maryland05-2026
Skills
- Social media platforms
- Creativity and innovation
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Assertiveness
- Flexibility and resilience
- Mathematics intervention
- Data collection and analysis
- Social skills training
- Disability awareness
- Research
- Presentation
- Fundraising strategies
- Marketing
- Media event planning
- Strategic communications
- Schedule management
- Social media posts
- Community engagement
- Brand awareness
- Product promotion
- Marketing and sales
- Public speaking
- Social media sites
- Market research techniques
- Social media posting
- Report writing
- Website management
- Team collaboration
- Computer skills
- Presentations
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Tech-Savvy
- Strong academic record
- Google Slides, Docs, Forms,etc
- Canva
Affiliations
- Club Volleyball (Captain for the 2022-2023 season), 2022-ongoing
- High School Volleyball Team (JV Captain 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Season) 2022 - Ongoing
- High School Softball Team, 2022–Ongoing (JV Captain 2023–2024 Season)
- High School Varsity Poms Team, 2022–2024
- High School Varsity Track Team 2024 – Ongoing
Accomplishments
- Won and currently Miss Central Maryland Teen Volunteer in 2025
- JV Softball Most Improved Award (2022–2023)
- JV Softball Tartan Award (2023–2024)
- JV Volleyball MVP Award (2024-2025)
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
06.2024 - 08.2024
Special Needs Volunteer
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Catholic Coalition For Special Education
12.2023 - 12.2023
Babysitter
Courtney Keen
07.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Holy Cross
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