Kayla Orlando
Reno,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proficient in fostering constant communication across multiple teams, while emphasizing patience and positive reinforcement leading team efforts to exceed exceptional team goals and all-around achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Workup Specialist
NMDP (Be The Match)
06.2022 - Current
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Guided potential donors through the process of donating their bone marrow or stem cells to a patient in need.
- Facilitated health screenings, informational phone calls and booked travel for potential donors.
- Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
Special Education Teacher
Washoe County School District
08.2020 - Current
- Educated struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed Individualized Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Special Education Teacher
Sonoma County Office of Education
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Managed and developed team of four staff, frequently evaluating performance and working together to create individualized education plans for students.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
Service Professional
California Programs for the Autistic
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Incorporated teaching and holistic training techniques to optimize the support of clients who were adults with autism, requiring dependent living situations.
- Collaborated with treatment team and stakeholders to optimize care by gathering information, tools and resources.
- Exercised confidentiality to protect client diagnosis and treatment in compliance with HIPAA standards and regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Special
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2018
Teaching Credential - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2013
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Organization and Time Management
- Virtual Learning Management
- Creative Solution Development
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Learning Management System proficiency
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Workup Specialist
NMDP (Be The Match)
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Washoe County School District
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Sonoma County Office of Education
08.2014 - 07.2020
Service Professional
California Programs for the Autistic
03.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Education, Special
Sonoma State University
Teaching Credential - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Sonoma State University
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