Kayla Manzo
Dublin,CA
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Guidance Specialist
Chico Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided early emotional, developmental, and academic support and intervention to individuals and small student groups
- Promoted social-emotional development to students through curriculum based lessons and activities
- Facilitated school-wide lessons on character development, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention
- Participated in school wellness team, student assessment, ongoing district training, student data collection, and parent conferences
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students
After-School Program Coordinator
Parkview STEM Elementary School
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
- Counseled students on school mission and expectations through daily assemblies
- Maintained grant compliance through curriculum based recreation, academic hour, and enrichment opportunities for all students
- Managed and trained staff on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior management
- Established positive, stimulating STEM learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Participated in ongoing staff training and collaboration
- Ran spring and summer intersessions to provide students healthy, safe, and enriching environment
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Research Assistant
CSU Chico
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Create youth wellbeing and suicide ideation mixed method research study
- Engage in training on quantitative and qualitative methods and assist in construction of quantitative protocols
- Coordinate and conduct qualitative interviews
- Assist in quantitative survey construction and data management in Qualtrics and contribute to analysis and writing related to the study
- Participate in Institutional Review Board process
Youth Programs Director
Community Action, CSU Chico
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Communicate with site liaisons to implement programs and improve community connections and support
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Adopt A Park Coordinator
Community Action Volunteers CAVE
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Guided current group leaders through interview process through facilitation training
- Proposed and received Chico State Sustainability Grant funding for Power Planters 2 Project
- Facilitated weekly staff meetings, orientations, and check-ins with staff
Park Group Leader
Adopt
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted interviews for volunteers through communicating responsibilities and requirements of program
- Communicated regularly with program coordinator to ensure program success
- Internships
CAVE Intern
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Provided homework assistance to develop academic skills for elementary and middle school students
- Promoted social and emotional learning through cooperative play and positive interactions
Youth Services Intern
Boys and Girls Club
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided homework help during “Power Hour” to assist in academic skills
- Created and implemented group activities by providing opportunities to learn through play
- Supervised children grades 1st- 6th grade by providing them a safe and nurturing environment
Camp Adventure Site Lead/ Child Youth Programs Intern
Camp Adventure Youth Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted primary caregivers in caregiving and developmental support for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms
- Led after school classroom of 1st to 5th grade students by planning and implementing weekly curriculum
- Provided positive guidance to children by forming connections, setting expectations, and offering opportunities to make choices
- Completed incident reports and behavior report documentation
- Aided second language learners through language development lessons and activities
- Communicated with students families
Intern
Alisal Elementary Developmental Psychology of Children ROP
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Implemented, created, and facilitated lesson plans, curriculum, and test taking to students
- Provided support to second language learners in all areas of classroom
- Supported social-emotional development of students
Education
Master of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Chico, CA12.2021
Skills
- Staff Development
- Youth Guidance
- Program Guidelines Adherence
- Educational Strategies
- Program Management
Certification
- Emergency Teaching Credential
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct for Research Certification
Timeline
Elementary Guidance Specialist
Chico Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
CSU Chico
05.2021 - 05.2022
Youth Programs Director
Community Action, CSU Chico
05.2021 - 05.2022
After-School Program Coordinator
Parkview STEM Elementary School
02.2021 - 06.2023
Park Group Leader
Adopt
08.2020 - 01.2021
Adopt A Park Coordinator
Community Action Volunteers CAVE
01.2020 - 05.2021
Youth Services Intern
Boys and Girls Club
08.2018 - 12.2018
Camp Adventure Site Lead/ Child Youth Programs Intern
Camp Adventure Youth Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
CAVE Intern
08.2016 - 05.2020
Intern
Alisal Elementary Developmental Psychology of Children ROP
10.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Child Development
California State University
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