Kayla Lumish
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Student-centered educator passionate about providing profound learning experiences. Dedicated to fostering criticality, creativity, and identity development while helping students grow as thoughtful readers and writers within standards-aligned instruction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
State College School District
State College, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Uphold an engaging learning environment while implementing the given instruction
- Report student progress, daily accomplishments, and behavior assessment to the intended educator
Substitute Aide
Upper St. Clair School District
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitate individualized instruction
- Support students' social-emotional needs
- Foster an inclusive learning environment while monitoring students in any classroom setting
Peer-Writing Tutor and Outreach Facilitation Coach
The Writing Center @Penn State Learning
State College, PA
08.2024 - Current
As a Peer-Writing Tutor
- Support undergraduate students in their writing development
- Navigate all writing genres for academic and personal needs
As an Outreach Facilitation Coach
- Create programming and feedback opportunities to support staff in leading classroom writing workshops
- Mentor tutors to become Outreach Facilitators
ESY and Summer Program Assistant Aide
Upper St. Clair School District
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported students to meet IEP goals: motor skills, sensory regulation, speech development, academic milestones, etc.
- Guided assigned students through summer programs, fostering participation, leadership skills, and a rewarding educational experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - College of Education
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2027
No Degree -
Community College of Allegheny
Pittsburgh, PA01.2024
High School Diploma -
Upper St. Clair High School
Pittsburgh, PA01.2023
Skills
Advocate for change
Differentiated and adaptable instruction
Interpersonal communication
Multi-modal approaches
Behavior modeling
Receptive to student/administrative feedback
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
State College School District
11.2025 - Current
Substitute Aide
Upper St. Clair School District
05.2025 - Current
Peer-Writing Tutor and Outreach Facilitation Coach
The Writing Center @Penn State Learning
08.2024 - Current
ESY and Summer Program Assistant Aide
Upper St. Clair School District
06.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - College of Education
The Pennsylvania State University
No Degree -
Community College of Allegheny
High School Diploma -
Upper St. Clair High School
Campus Involvement
College of Education Student Council
Faculty Council Undergraduate Representative (2026)
- Share updates on behalf of the Undergraduate Student Council during meetings
- Contribute to the agenda's discourse to improve the college
- Report back relevant information to better the connection between faculty and students
Community Liaison (2024-2026)
- Create and maintain relationships with organizations outside of the college and the greater State College community
- Organize and lead events on behalf of the organization, including community service projects
General Member (2023-current)
- Facilitate prospective student initiatives
- Report back relevant information to improve the connection between faculty and students
Kalliope Literary Magazine Advertising Chair (2025-2026)
- Design media to promote events and initiatives to increase engagement and visibility
- Assist in publication production