Kayla Perisho
Literacy Advocate
CO
Summary
Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4028
4028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
AmeriCorps Literacy Advocate
Colorado Youth for a Change
08.2021 - Current
- Served as a trusted liaison between education stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and nonprofit organizations, to implement literacy initiatives and drive community engagement
- Led one-on-one and small-group literacy interventions, ensuring equitable access to education while addressing systemic barriers
- Developed and presented advocacy materials, including progress reports and policy briefs, to communicate program impact to policymakers and funding partners
- Built relationships with local and state education officials to align literacy efforts with broader educational policies
Teacher Resident
Riverview Pre K-8
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: PEBC Program
- Engaged with policymakers and education professionals to refine curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with state and federal standards
- Designed and implemented educational materials, integrating data-driven approaches to support diverse learners
- Fostered stakeholder collaboration between students, parents, and educators to promote inclusive and effective learning environments
- PEBC Program
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FLBachelor of Science - Game Art and Design
Westwood College
DenverSkills
- Research & Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
- Continuous improvement & efficiency strategies
- Workflow automation & documentation
- Quality control & data accuracy
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning & Coalition Building
- Influencing & presenting strategic insights
- Clear, engaging written & verbal communication
- Conflict resolution & alignment building
- Iterative revision & optimization processes
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Websites
Additional Experience Activities
- Active participant in educational policy discussions and professional development on literacy advocacy.
- Experience in coalition-building with nonprofit organizations and government entities.
- Contributor to policy forums focusing on digital rights, cybersecurity, and online safety.
Affiliations
- Americorps
- Colorado Youth for a Change
Timeline
Teacher Resident
Riverview Pre K-8
08.2023 - 05.2024
AmeriCorps Literacy Advocate
Colorado Youth for a Change
08.2021 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science - Game Art and Design
Westwood College
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