Kayla Karl

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Greenville County School District, specializing in differentiated instruction and cultural competence. Proven success in driving reading growth through targeted interventions and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in assessment analysis and relationship building, effectively supporting diverse learners and their families.

• 2025, ADEPT Peer Evaluator, Greenville, SC, Collaborated with grade-level teams to analyze curriculum and assessment data, modifying unit plans to align with student needs and incorporate instructional rigor.,
• 2022-Present, Grade Level Chair: Faculty Council, Greenville, SC, Facilitate weekly Professional Learning Community team meetings, promote collaboration within the 2nd grade team, analyze student data to drive future instruction, discuss best strategies, update unit plans to incorporate rigor, give input for school wide procedures, voice concerns from team members to administration.
• 2022-Present, Cooperating Teacher, Anderson University, Host a practicum student in the classroom to explain lesson plans, content, behavior management, observe lessons taught by the practicum student for feedback, collaborate with professors to give input on teaching candidate.
• 2022-Present, Induction Teacher Mentor, Mentor induction teachers on differentiated instruction and scaffolding content for diverse learners, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards., Provided formal feedback and coaching on classroom management and relationship-building with diverse families to support inclusive learning environments.
• 2022-Present, Conscious Discipline Team Member, Collaborated with the team to analyze student behavior data and adjust intervention plans to ensure effectiveness across the school community., Developed and presented positive behavioral strategies at monthly staff meetings to teach students self-regulation and problem-solving skills., Cultivated a trauma-informed 'family-like' environment that encourages community and helps students regulate emotions, supporting the emotional needs of all learners.
• 2021-Present, After School Enrichment Teacher and Summer Reading Camp Teacher, Designed and facilitated intensive small-group literacy and math interventions using evidence-based programs like Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) to accelerate the reading and math abilities of struggling students., Integrated hands-on manipulatives and technology (e.g., guided reading, phonics lessons) to enhance comprehension and foundational literacy skills for below-grade-level students.
• 2016-2019, School and Climate Culture Team Member, Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement school-wide positive behavior plans, prioritizing equity and accommodations to support all students' emotional and behavioral needs., Attended professional conferences focused on School Climate to integrate new strategies for accommodating diverse student needs and promoting inclusion.
• 2016-Present, Cheer Team Coach, Greenville, SC, Fairfield, SC, Built strong, positive relationships with students and diverse families by coordinating and leading extracurricular teams, extending school involvement into the local community., Actively worked to reduce barriers to participation by assisting students with transportation to ensure equitable access to extracurricular activities in a Title 1 setting.
• 2016-2019, House System for Positive Behavior Team Leader, Led the creation and implementation of a school-wide positive behavior system, using data to adjust behavior plans and foster a positive, inclusive school culture for all students.

• 2024, Attended Conscious Discipline Conference, Orlando, Fl
• 2023, Attended School Climate Conference, Savannah, GA
• 2020, Attended Get Your Teach On Conference, Los Angeles, CA

• Language Acquisition Strategies: Scaffolding, Visual Supports, sentence frames, promote peer support, integrating cultural connections
• Assessment & Data: progress monitoring, diagnostic reading assessments (e.g., LLI and reading horizons)
• Differentiated Instruction: Small-group guided reading, push-in/pull-out models, individualized instruction
• Cultural Competence: Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), building relationships with diverse families, home language support
• Technology Integration: Using technology for language development (e.g., text-to-speech, digital resources)