Kayla Sommer
Milwaukee,,WI
Summary
Results-oriented educator with extensive K-8 experience, focused on enhancing academic performance and cultivating a supportive school environment. Proficient in instructional leadership and student behavior management, driving collaboration among educators and students. Committed to promoting equity and inclusion, ensuring holistic development for all learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Dean
La Causa Charter School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented school-wide culture initiatives promoting a positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of school-wide policies and procedures.
- Assisted in school-wide data collection for student performance analysis.
- Engaged in continuous improvement activities focused on increasing student success rates within academic departments and programs.
- Created policies for the evaluation of faculty performance and student learning outcomes.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts for faculty positions, including interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.
Instructional Coach
La Causa Charter School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Created targeted coaching plans to drive student improvement across multiple grades.
- Facilitated collaboration among teachers to analyze student data and enhance instructional practices.
- Provided instructional support through coaching on curriculum design, assessments, and data analysis.
- Led professional development sessions focused on effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with administration to formulate strategic plans for school-wide success.
- Served as a short-term and long-term substitute teacher for first through eighth grade as required, ensuring continuity in education.
Center Director
Mathnasium of Lake Country
Hartland, Wisconsin
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Established and directed a math learning center focused on student growth.
- Interviewed and hired instructor candidates to build a skilled teaching team.
- Mentored and coached instructors to enhance educational quality.
- Served as primary contact for families, addressing individual student needs.
- Assessed students' mathematical skills to identify specific learning requirements.
- Developed and managed personalized learning plans for each student.
- Instructed mathematics topics for students in first through eleventh grade.
Middle School Teacher/Teacher Mentor
HOPE Fidelis
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Planned and instructed students in math, ELA, science, social studies, and religion.
- Collected and analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions based on trends.
- Provided focused feedback through observation of first-year teachers.
- Coached first-year teachers in weekly meetings on instructional and behavior management strategies.
- Led professional development sessions to share teaching best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Cardinal Stritch University
12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI12-2017
Certification
1777-Regular Education
1395-English as a Second Language
5051-Principal
5010-Director of Instruction
1395-English as a Second Language
5051-Principal
5010-Director of Instruction
Timeline
Middle School Dean
La Causa Charter School
08.2025 - Current
Instructional Coach
La Causa Charter School
02.2022 - 08.2025
Center Director
Mathnasium of Lake Country
03.2021 - 02.2022
Middle School Teacher/Teacher Mentor
HOPE Fidelis
01.2018 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison