Kayla Martinez
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Motivated and responsible high school student with a strong academic background as an AICE scholar, consistently balancing rigorous coursework with meaningful extracurricular involvement. Experienced volunteer with a track record of leadership, reliability, and community service across various organizations. Serves as a trusted Teacher’s Assistant, demonstrating excellent communication, organization, and teamwork in a classroom setting. Known for being adaptable, dependable, and driven, with a passion for learning, helping others, and taking initiative. Seeking an opportunity to bring a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude to a team-oriented environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
McArthur High School
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating student engagement and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons, ensuring availability and organization.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and provide feedback on academic performance.
Volunteer
Saving Sage Animal Rescue
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in animal care and rehabilitation, ensuring proper feeding and housing conditions.
- Engaged with community members to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership and rescue efforts.
- Maintained accurate records of animal health and behavior, contributing to data integrity for veterinary assessments.
- Trained new volunteers on procedures related to animal care and organizational protocols.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Volunteer
HandsOn Broward
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
Education
High School Diploma -
McArthur High
Hollywood, FL05-2028
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Basic Data Entry / Record Keeping
- Research Skills
- Social Media / Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Honor Roll
Consistently maintained A-B Honor Roll status from 3rd grade through high school, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence, self-discipline, and time management. This long-standing achievement reflects dedication to learning, the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, and a strong work ethic across a variety of challenging subjects.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
McArthur High School
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Saving Sage Animal Rescue
06.2025 - Current
Volunteer
HandsOn Broward
03.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
McArthur High