Kayla Sabio
Summary
Recent Graduate from UC San Diego with a B.S General Biology and a minor in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies. Passionate about environmental advocacy and strengthening my role as an educator.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Educator
Southern California Mountains Foundation / Urban Conservation Corps
San Bernardino, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Guided nature hikes throughout the San Bernardino National Forest
- Public interaction as a naturalist with visitors at the Big Bear Discovery Center
- Facilitated presentations for the Outdoor Equity Program workshops and the Big Bear Discovery Center
- Use of power tools for the maintenance of a San Bernardino community garden.
- Photographed wildlife for the company's social media
Youth Leader
SAY San Diego
San Diego, CA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed positive, authentic relationships with elementary age students and communicated with families from different backgrounds.
- Assessed individual needs of students and spontaneously adapted activities for students needing more support.
- Prioritized safety and engagement for large groups of students with ages ranging from TK-5th grade.
Plans Assistant
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Processing of chemical inventory data, input of data into computer databases, and creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Certification of emergency showers and eyewash stations across campus in compliance of OSHA safety standards.
Program Lead
AAMPLIFY
San Francisco, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated large and small youth group discussions surrounding Asian American history, and nuanced identities.
- Led social justice and leadership building workshops and lessons.
- Adapted to novel situations in the classroom such as lesson pacing by prioritizing student feedback.
Intern
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
La Jolla, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for maintenance of zebrafish tanks and husbandry.
- Recorded data pertaining to zebrafish ecosystem.
- Shadowed senior staff members performing cellular research.
Crew Member
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
La Jolla, CA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Catered to customers preferences based on dietary restrictions.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
Taekwondo Instructor
Kim's Taekwondo Institution
Fontana, CA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Taught and designed curriculum for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes.
- Communicated student progress to individual students and parents. Coordinated with parents in order to elevate student's success and progress within their belt level.
- Mentored new instructors as well as delegated instructors to perform tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - General Biology
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA09-2025
Minor - Asian American And Pacific Islander Studies
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA09-2025
Skills
- Coding in R
- Critical Decision-Making
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Educational talks and presentations
- Plant and animal identification
Certification
- California Naturalist Certification
- CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant) and Basic First Aid
- Treejectory+ Workforce Development Program
- Working with the IACUC
Timeline
Environmental Educator
Southern California Mountains Foundation / Urban Conservation Corps
01.2026 - Current
Youth Leader
SAY San Diego
09.2025 - 01.2026
Program Lead
AAMPLIFY
07.2024 - 08.2024
Plans Assistant
UC San Diego
10.2023 - 09.2025
Intern
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
08.2023 - 04.2024
Crew Member
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
06.2023 - 10.2023
Taekwondo Instructor
Kim's Taekwondo Institution
07.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - General Biology
University of California San Diego
Minor - Asian American And Pacific Islander Studies
University of California San Diego
CPR Certification
verification - 1760993310-23-27450
valid from - Oct 19 25 - Oct 19 27