Kayla Pence
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teaching Assistant with a proven track record at Lifescape, enhancing literacy development and fostering peer mentoring. Excelled in creating engaging project-based learning environments and effectively supporting students with special needs. Demonstrated exceptional ability in classroom support and effective communication, significantly contributing to a positive and inclusive educational setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teaching Assistant
Lifescape
04.2022 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
Teaching Assistant
Lifescape
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School
Mitchell06-2005
Skills
- Parent communication
- Project-based learning
- Peer mentoring
- Literacy development
- Special education
- Classroom support
- Student safety
- Student assessments
- Helping students with special needs
- Individual student assistance
- Creating visual displays
- Serving diverse communities
- Behavior modeling
- Effective communication
- Stress management
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Lifescape
10.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Teaching Assistant
Lifescape
04.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mitchell High School
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