Kayla Pulido
Indio,CA
Summary
Recent graduate from the University of California, Irvine, with practical experience in early childhood education and a strong foundation in instructional support. Passionate about fostering inclusive, engaging, and emotionally supportive classroom environments, with a particular interest in the integration of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Bilingual in Spanish and skilled in classroom management, curriculum implementation, and educational technology. Committed to promoting student development and academic success through adaptable teaching strategies and collaborative engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
UCI Early Childhood Education Center
Irvine
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged children in play-based learning to promote social and emotional development.
- Establish an amiable and motivating classroom environment for children aged 2-5, with the aim of promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Support classroom management by implementing innovative, developmental activities to encourage early learning milestones.
- Teaching methods to acknowledge and accommodate the diverse learning needs and styles of children.
Peer’s Assistant For College Course
UC Irvine
Irvine
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with the EDUC 122 three-course series, supporting both instructors and students in a college classroom setting.
- Assisted faculty and staff with administrative tasks and project coordination.
- Provided peer guidance and facilitated group discussions to enhance students' understanding of course material.
- Offered academic support to students, helping with assignments, and clarifying complex concepts.
Teacher’s Assistant
Irvine
Irvine
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Implement innovative instructional strategies and educational programs across various classrooms.
- Support curriculum development, and assist with adapting lessons to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to integrate best practices in educational technology.
- Provide classroom support and individual assistance to students, helping with both academic and behavioral challenges.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, helping to improve overall school initiatives.
Barista
Starbucks
Irvine
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages from the Starbucks menu, accommodating customer preferences, and making adjustments as needed.
- Maintained high standards of safety, cleanliness, and decorum in the workplace.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed the customer experience to exceed expectations, and fostered strong relationships with regular patrons.
- Educated customers on store offerings and coffee culture, enhancing their overall experience.
- Delegated tasks, and led the team to achieve sales goals and operational efficiency.
Interlibrary Loan
Langson Library
Irvine
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered requested documents to college library patrons with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring timely and precise fulfillment of each request.
- Managed and processed a high volume of document requests, verifying and cross-referencing information to prevent errors and ensure completeness.
- Utilized library databases and management systems to track and retrieve documents efficiently, streamlining the delivery process and improving service reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences
University of California Irvine
Irvine06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2025
High School Diploma - Indio, CA
Shadow Hills High School
Indio, CA05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish
- Software proficiency: Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Independent work
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety knowledge
- Multitasking
- Classroom management and instructional support
- Professional development
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Peer mentoring
- Communication skills
- Project coordination
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Irvine
10.2024 - 12.2024
Peer’s Assistant For College Course
UC Irvine
09.2024 - 03.2025
Teacher’s Assistant
UCI Early Childhood Education Center
08.2024 - 06.2025
Barista
Starbucks
01.2023 - 06.2024
Interlibrary Loan
Langson Library
08.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences
University of California Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma - Indio, CA
Shadow Hills High School
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