Kayla Macon
Sunnyvale,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with a track record of fostering student growth at Garland ISD, adept in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Leveraged evidence-based strategies and social-emotional learning to enhance student engagement and achievement. Excelled in collaborative teamwork and skilled in active student involvement and fostering meaningful parent-teacher communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Garland ISD- Sewell Elemenatry
08.2024 - Current
- Taught core subjects of math, science, and social studies.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Vocational Instructor
My Possibilities
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
Student Teacher
Wylie ISD- Whitt Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and respect.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
SpEd Paraprofessional- Behavior Management
Sunnyvale ISD- Sunnyvale Intermediate School
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations and extra assistance such as sensory breaks.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
SpEd Paraprofessional - Inclusion Aide
Garland ISD- Sewell Elementary
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to the Content Mastery teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Paraprofessional- P.E.
Garland ISD- Sewell Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2023
Skills
- Active Student Participation
- Social-emotional learning
- Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies
- Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
- Assistance for Individuals with Special Needs
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Effective Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Earned Paraprofessional of the Year in 2018.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Garland ISD- Sewell Elemenatry
08.2024 - Current
Vocational Instructor
My Possibilities
02.2024 - 07.2024
Student Teacher
Wylie ISD- Whitt Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
SpEd Paraprofessional- Behavior Management
Sunnyvale ISD- Sunnyvale Intermediate School
08.2019 - 08.2021
SpEd Paraprofessional - Inclusion Aide
Garland ISD- Sewell Elementary
08.2017 - 08.2019
Paraprofessional- P.E.
Garland ISD- Sewell Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Elementary Education Certification - Texas Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Texas
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