Kayla Loftin
Odessa,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
ECISD
Odessa, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Supervised paraprofessionals in the delivery of educational support services.
PE Coach Assistan
Odessa Christian School
Odessa , TX
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Established professional relationships with team members and coaches.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Communicated rules and expectations to student athletes and performed necessary corrective actions.
- Established appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary according to established policies.
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12-2016
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
ECISD
08.2018 - Current
PE Coach Assistan
Odessa Christian School
06.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Odessa College