Kayla MacDavitt
La Salle,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Lincoln Elementary School and Atlanta Jewish Academy, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Renowned for implementing innovative lesson plans and enhancing parent-teacher communication. Proficient in Russian, adept at motivating students and promoting a growth mindset, consistently achieving positive educational outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Coaches Track and Field for another school in the district
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Teacher
Atlanta Jewish Academy
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Coaches middle school track & field, high school volleyball, and middle school volleyball.
Substitute Teacher
Atlanta Jewish Academy
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Approval - Early Childhood Special Education Approval
National Louis University
Chicago, IL08-2025
Master of Arts - Russian And East European Studies
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL05-2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05-2014
Skills
- Russian Langauge
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education) Certification - Illinois - Birth through Grade 2
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval - In progress
Languages
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher
Atlanta Jewish Academy
08.2020 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Atlanta Jewish Academy
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education) Certification - Illinois - Birth through Grade 2
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval - In progress
Approval - Early Childhood Special Education Approval
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Russian And East European Studies
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Thomas University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Illinois Valley Community College
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