Kayla Rose Wiscomb
Kirkland
Summary
Kind Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear, and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute L Sensory Kindergarten – 1st Grade Teacher
Northshore School District
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Remembered students emergency care plans and policies as well as posting them in a designated spot where paraprofessionals, specialists, volunteers, etc. could access it if necessary. (ex. Seizure action plans)
- Planned and instructed group and individual lessons (used differentiated instruction to ensure all students IEP goals were being addressed and met)
- Collaborated with General Education teachers
- Collected behavioral, interval, frequency, duration and ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data.
- Directed 1:1 and classroom paraprofessionals as to where/what they should be doing to assist students during group and individual lessons.
- Wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Planned, Organized and Led IEP meetings
- Maintained strong communication with students, their families, specialists, paraprofessionals, etc.
Long-Term Substitute l FSA 9th – 12th Grade Teacher
Northshore School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Remembered students emergency care plans and policies as well as posting them in a designated spot where paraprofessionals, specialists, volunteers, etc. could access it if necessary. (ex. Seizure action plans)
- Planned and instructed group and individual lessons (used differentiated instruction to ensure all students IEP goals were being addressed and met)
- Collaborated with General Education and Mid-Level teachers
- Utilized structured work systems for each student
- Collected behavioral, interval, frequency, duration and ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data.
- Directed 1:1 and classroom paraprofessionals as to where/what they should be doing to assist students during group and individual lessons.
- Planned Life Skills lessons (with differentiated instruction) such as gardening, cooking, cleaning, etc.
- Wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Planned, Organized and Led IEP meetings
- Maintained strong communication with students, their families, specialists, paraprofessionals, etc.
Long-Term Substitute l FSA 2nd – 4th Grade Teacher
Northshore School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and instructed group and individual lessons (used differentiated instruction to ensure all students IEP goals were being addressed and met)
- Remembered students emergency care plans and policies as well as posting them in a designated spot where paraprofessionals, specialists, volunteers, etc. could access it if necessary. (ex. Seizure action plans)
- Utilized structured work systems for each student
- Collected behavioral, interval, frequency, duration and ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data.
- Directed paraprofessionals as to where/what they should be doing to assist students during group and individual lessons.
- Meticulously managed time to ensure smooth transitions between group lessons, specialists, independent work time, choice time, teacher led work time, recess, lunch, etc.
- Observed and assisted a student while in a general education classroom
- Planned, Organized and Led IEP meetings
- Maintained strong communication with students, their families, specialists, paraprofessionals, etc.
Substitute Teacher
Northshore School District
10.2021 - Current
- Diligently follow written plans given by teacher
- Document notes such as successes and challenges for the teacher
- Get to know and develop report with new students and staff each day
- Teach different subjects and ages each day
Extended School Year FSA Teacher
Northshore School District
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Planned and instructed group and individual lessons (used differentiated instruction to ensure all students IEP goals were being addressed and met)
- Remembered students emergency care plans and policies as well as posting them in a designated spot where paraprofessionals, specialists, volunteers, etc. could access it if necessary. (ex. Seizure action plans)
- Utilized structured work systems for each student
- Collected behavioral, interval, frequency, duration and ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data.
- Directed paraprofessionals as to where/what they should be doing to assist students during group and individual lessons.
- Meticulously managed time to ensure smooth transitions between group lessons, independent work time, choice time, teacher led work time, recess, lunch, etc.
- Maintained strong communication with students, their families, specialists, paraprofessionals, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Critical Change and Educational Leadership
University of Washington Bothell
Bothell, WA01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Washington Bothell
Bothell, WA01.2021
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Renton, WA01.2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Create Individualized Education Plans
- Behavioral data collection
- Emergency care planning
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Staff collaboration
- Family communication
- Adaptable teaching strategies
- Structured work systems
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
Certification
- Masters of Education in Critical Change and Educational Leadership K-12
- General Education Residency Teacher grades K-8
- Special Education grades K-12
Refrences
- Kari Stokes, General Education Kindergarten Teacher, Woodmoor Elementary, kstokes@nsd.org, (425) 232 – 6868
- Sam Ramirez, Principal Lockwood Elementary, sramirez@nsd.org, (425) 408 - 5805
- Betsy James, General Education Kindergarten Teacher, Lockwood Elementary, bjames@nsd.org, (425) 408 - 5836
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute L Sensory Kindergarten – 1st Grade Teacher
Northshore School District
10.2024 - 05.2025
Long-Term Substitute l FSA 9th – 12th Grade Teacher
Northshore School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Extended School Year FSA Teacher
Northshore School District
06.2023 - 07.2025
Long-Term Substitute l FSA 2nd – 4th Grade Teacher
Northshore School District
10.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Northshore School District
10.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Critical Change and Educational Leadership
University of Washington Bothell
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Washington Bothell
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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