Kayla Tyson
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Seeking internships, job opportunities, and fellowships in the legal field, with a specific focus on civil rights. Goal is to gain hands-on experience advocating for marginalized individuals and communities. Interested in roles that deepen understanding of civil rights law, teach effective legal strategies, and foster collaboration with social justice-minded attorneys. These experiences are vital for developing the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue the ultimate goal of becoming a civil rights attorney dedicated to ensuring equal rights and justice for all.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Peer Leader
Grambling State University
08.2024 - Current
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Assisted mentee in getting acclimated to new position or responsibilities with consistent coaching and assisting with task prioritization.
- Supported mentees in navigating college admissions processes and achieving academic success.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
Teachers Assistant
Americorps Vista - Volunteers In Service To America
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Resident Assistant
Grambling State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Law And Society Concentration
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
Olive Branch, MS05-2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking
- Problem Solving
- Strategizing
- Critical Thinker
- Attentive
- Team Player
- Effective Communicator
- Microsoft Systems: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
- Google Docs, Forms, Google Sheets
Campus Involvement
- Residential Assistant 2023-2024
- FSUB Traditions Member
- FSUB Hospitality Member
- NMDP Member/ Volunteer Coordinator
- Great G-baters Mock Trial Member
- Elected to Voter Empowerment Chair for The NAACP in 2023
- Elected to Parliamentarian for The NAACP in 2024
- Elected to Membership Involvement/ Recruitment Director for The Pre-Law Society in 2024
- Elected to Event Coordinator for The Pre-Law Society in 2024
Accomplishments
Power Coalition Ambassador- As a Power Coalition College Ambassador at Grambling State University, I promote voter education and civic engagement among students. My role focuses on empowering young people to be active in the democratic process, encouraging them to stay informed and make their voices heard on issues that affect their communities.
Democracy Fellow- As a Democracy Fellow with the Campus Vote Project, I work to increase voter engagement and awareness among college students. My responsibilities include organizing voter registration drives, hosting informational events, and helping students understand the impact of their vote on local and national issues.
Timeline
Peer Leader
Grambling State University
08.2024 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Americorps Vista - Volunteers In Service To America
06.2024 - 07.2024
Resident Assistant
Grambling State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History, Law And Society Concentration
Grambling State University
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
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