KAYLA HOLMAN
Educator
Absecon,NJ
Summary
Organized Curriculum Coordinator and Educator successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in New Jersey and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Proven history of implementing innovative plans for optimized learning and retention.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Galloway Township Public Schools
Galloway
2015.01
- Provide trainings to colleagues on new learning management systems and new curriculums.
- Develop and implement ELA and math curriculums based on ability levels of students.
- Create reports on student growth, curriculum, and learning progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning.
- Replaced general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided professional development training to educate staff on technology and planning and conducting workshop model in classroom.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Galloway Township Public Schools
Galloway
2021.01 - Current
- Develop curriculum pacing guides for ELA curriculums for department
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum materials
- Collaborate with and provide input to director for curriculum decisions
- Train new teachers in program/department on curriculum and classroom structure
- Communicate with colleagues on new topics and provide necessary resources.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Stockton University Instructional Technology Department
2019.01 - 2020.05
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for class needs assessment.
- Facilitated undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Provided virtual coaching sessions for undergraduate and graduate level students.
- Assisted with weekly virtual and in-person courses.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Presented relevant topics to graduate students for increased subject engagement.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
TITLE I PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND TEACHER
Galloway Township Public Schools
Galloway
2015.01 - 2022.01
- Develop and implement ELA, math, and STEAM curriculums for grades K-6
- Coordinate all aspects of the Intervention and Enrichment Morning Program
- Assist morning program instructors with materials
- Research and purchase curriculum for program
- Collaborate with Administration and Team Leaders to plan Multi-Cultural Day
- Partner with staff and Team Leaders during Partnering with Parent Evening Events
- Assume 'Teacher Leadership' role during events.
Education
MASTERS OF ARTS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY - Instructional Technology
2018.05 - 2020.05
- Thesis: Individual Instruction Through Gamification
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION - Dual Certified- Special Education & Early Grades
2010.08 - 2014.05
Skills
Instructional Designundefined
Websites
Certification
PA Early Grades Preparation PreK-4 Teaching Certification
Affiliations
- Pi Lambda Theta: National Honor Society for Educators (2012 – present)
- Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education (2012 – present)
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2018 – 2020)
- Special Education Curriculum Committee, Galloway Township Public Schools - Committee Member (2021 – present)
Volunteer Community Involvement
- LGBTQA+ – Trained Ally (2012-present)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, Galloway Township Public Schools – Big Sister/Coordinator (2015-present)
- Mentor Teacher Program, Galloway Township Public Schools – Mentor Teacher (2019-present)
- Golden Key International Honour Society – Active Member (2018-present)
- Sunshine/Cheer Committee, Galloway Township Public Schools – Head of Committee (2017-current)
- Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education – Active Member (2012-present)
- Pi Lambda Theta: National Honor Society for Educators - Active Member, (2012-present)
- Intervention and Referral Services, Galloway Township Public Schools – Case Coordinator (2019-2022)
Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite ( including Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Outlook )
- OnCourse Learning Management System
- Google Suite
- Project Management Tools
- Zoom
- Visual Design
- Learning Management Systems
- Authoring Tools
- Multimedia Software
Timeline
COMMITTEE MEMBER - Galloway Township Public Schools
2021.01 - Current
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Stockton University Instructional Technology Department
2019.01 - 2020.05
Stockton University - MASTERS OF ARTS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY, Instructional Technology
2018.05 - 2020.05
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Galloway Township Public Schools
2015.01
TITLE I PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND TEACHER - Galloway Township Public Schools
2015.01 - 2022.01
West Chester University - BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, Dual Certified- Special Education & Early Grades
2010.08 - 2014.05
PA Early Grades Preparation PreK-4 Teaching Certification
PA Special Education K-8 Teaching Certification
NJ Standard Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
NJ Standard Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Kami Certified Educator: Level 1 and 2
Kahoot! Academy Verified Educator
Google Certified Educator (in process)
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