Kayla Rodgers
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Pinellas County School District
02.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Professional Nanny
Hollie Weinhiem
06.2021 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
Office Administrative Assistant
New Horizons Country Day School
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming office environment, fostering positive impressions among clients and visitors alike.
- Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and followup.
- Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously proofreading and editing written materials.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Preschool Teacher
New Horizons Country Day School
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05-2025
Associate of Arts - Clinical Psychology
St. Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL12-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Pinellas County School District
02.2024 - Current
Professional Nanny
Hollie Weinhiem
06.2021 - Current
Office Administrative Assistant
New Horizons Country Day School
05.2020 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
New Horizons Country Day School
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts - Clinical Psychology
St. Petersburg College
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