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KAYLA SYKES

Egg Harbor,NJ

Summary

Biology graduate with experience in the scientific community by performing prescribed research with provided laboratory safety protocol and standards. And also organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS education
, New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.

Internship Student

NASA - New Jersey Space Grant Consortium
Bloomfield, NJ
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Created poster board for project : Effects of Shoe Type and Stride Length on Metabolic Cost of Walking.
  • Created presentations and spreadsheets to convey project goals and scope to supervisors.
  • Generated reports, wrote documents and prepared presentations.
  • Assisted with coordination of daily activities for project.

Teaching Intern

Inkululeko
Bloomfield, NJ
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with organization's philosophy and mission
  • Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
  • Tutored and supported students in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.

Summer Camp Counselor

At The Top Margate Basketball Summer Camp
Margate City, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
  • Encouraged campers to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper skill work
  • Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills
  • Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during sessions.

Intern

Olympic Physical Therapy, Egg
Harbor, NJ
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits
  • Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in outpatient setting
  • Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs
  • Actively oversaw patient and resident care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders
  • Reduced pain and promote healing in patients by administering therapeutic treatments such as heating packs, ice packs and heating stimulation.

Camp Counselor / At

The Top Basketball
Margate City, NJ
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Engaged children in sports activities, and games while maintaining safe environment
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.

Camp Volunteer

Winsan Center Summer Camp
Pleasantville, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated and arranged decorations, equipment and food service to facilitate various entertaining activities
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
  • Reported any camper not following proper safety protocols to maintain safety of around 50 campers
  • Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
  • Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol
  • Maintained facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure community safety and attract attention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

Bloomfield College
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
06.2019

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Experience in leadership
  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Sample Collection
  • Inventory Control
  • Lab equipment processes
  • Research Support
  • Time Management
  • Research and documentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Academic Writing
  • Presentation Development

Affiliations

  • NCAA Division 2 : Bloomfield College Women's Basketball

Certification

Certified CAD operator - 2019

Introduction of Good Clinical Practice (Novartis, June 2024)

Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice : Prep and Personnel (Novartis, June 2024)

Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice : Recruitment and Trial (Novartis, June 2024)

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS education
09.2023 - Current

Internship Student

NASA - New Jersey Space Grant Consortium
11.2022 - 04.2023

Teaching Intern

Inkululeko
07.2021 - 08.2021

Summer Camp Counselor

At The Top Margate Basketball Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Camp Counselor / At

The Top Basketball
07.2019 - 09.2019

Intern

Olympic Physical Therapy, Egg
09.2018 - 11.2019

Camp Volunteer

Winsan Center Summer Camp
06.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

Bloomfield College

High School Diploma -

Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
KAYLA SYKES