Kayla Keefe
Pamplico,SC
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with more than twenty years of experience in education, client service, and office administration. Skilled in communication and building positive relationships with students, families, and clients. Brings a strong background in providing instruction, along with experience supporting legal and insurance offices through administrative support, document preparation, customer service, and front desk operations. Recognized for positive and upbeat attitude, attention to detail, adaptability, and care and concern for the wellbeing of others.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, K-5
Florence Christian School
Florence, SC
07.2021 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders on educational initiatives.
Insurance Customer Service Representative
Shaffer Insurance Agency
Florence, SC
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted clients with insurance policy inquiries and coverage options.
- Accepted payments and maintained accurate customer records.
- Provided front desk reception and administrative support.
Childcare Assistant Director
Florence Christian School
Florence, SC
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Supervised children during activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Monitored children's behavior to promote positive social interactions among peers.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
Career Coach
SC Works
Florence, SC
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Guided clients in identifying career goals and developing action plans.
- Conducted interview preparation for job seekers.
- Conducted workshops on job search strategies and networking techniques.
Teacher, K-5 & 1st
Florence Christian School
Florence, South Carolina
08.2006 - 05.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders on educational initiatives.
Paralegal Assistant
G Lee Miller
Florence, SC
2017 - 2018
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and case files.
- Organized and maintained case files for easy access and review.
- Reviewed discovery documents for relevance and accuracy before submission.
- Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Baptist Bible College
Springfield05-1995
Skills
- Classroom/group management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Providing instructional methods
- Verbal and written communication
- Providing group and individual instruction
Timeline
Teacher, K-5
Florence Christian School
07.2021 - 05.2026
Insurance Customer Service Representative
Shaffer Insurance Agency
05.2019 - 07.2021
Childcare Assistant Director
Florence Christian School
02.2019 - 05.2019
Career Coach
SC Works
07.2018 - 11.2018
Teacher, K-5 & 1st
Florence Christian School
08.2006 - 05.2018
Paralegal Assistant
G Lee Miller
2017 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Baptist Bible College