Kayla Voltaire
Grade Team Lead Teacher
Central Islip,NY
Summary
Reliable professional and community leader with a desire to take on new challenges. Currently seeking a role to effectively transfer more than 5 years of communication excellence, a proven track record of leading change, and robust technical acumen to positively contribute to an organization's strategic goals. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Committed to proactive reorganization for optimized safety and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grade Team Lead
Success Academies
01.2020 - Current
- As GTL (grade team lead), aggregated data across common sections to assure student growth, coached teachers on instructional strategies, employed backward design to assist teachers in honing lessons to have greater impact on student performance
- Purposeful delegation of roles and components
- Facilitated productive meetings (formal & informal) to discuss gaps, challenges, plans, units
- Worked together with team consistently regarding day-to-day data
- Ensured data across the grade was consistent through reflection & analyzation
- Verified teachers were RTI progress monitoring with fidelity
- Managed up safety or sensitive parent issues
- Held team accountable to professionalism tenets and deliverables
- Supported team of 8 composed of both Lead Teachers and Associate Teachers
- Ensured team was aware of all deadlines and important upcoming events and changes.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Lead Teacher
Success Academies
08.2017 - Current
- Teachings resulted in top 5 percentile whole school and top 10 whole network throughout career course
- Collaborated with faculty and leadership to create intervention material which led to 100% of students passing New York State Math test- 2019
- Coordinated with grade team and leadership to create supplemental materials which led to 95% of students passing ELA state test- 2019
- Led and collaborated with teams online during Covid-19 pandemic resulting 98% of students passing while remote
- Implemented appropriate academic and behavioral modifications for students
- Established genuine and authentic relationships with students, staff, and parents Number one in network for internalized math assessment with 100% of students passing -January 2020
- Top three in network for internalized math assessment - February 2020
- Top 10 in network for internalized math assessment -November 2021
- Top 10 in network for Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment -May 2019
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Sociology
Iona College, School of Arts And Science
08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Data collection and analysisAdaptabilityLeadershipCommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementCollaboration and teamworkCreative problem solving
Quality control
Performance improvement
Staff education and training
Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
Mission Trip Leader
Iona in Mission New Orleans
- Interviewed 40+ applicants for a team of 10
- Facilitated weekly meetings with team
- Prepared fundraisers on campus to offset expenses
- Planned service projects with community sites
Gospel Choir Leader
Iona Mission and Ministry
- Provided students with information on upcoming performances
- Coordinated times for rehearsal
- Communicated with students and choir director on desired performance pieces
Vice President
Black Student Union
- Provided students with information on upcoming meetings and events
- Maintained communication between club members and e-board members
Additional Information
- AWARDS: , The Saint Columba Award Awarded by the Office of Mission and Ministry for commitment to community service and gratitude for dedication to the office’s programs
Timeline
Grade Team Lead
Success Academies
01.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
Success Academies
08.2017 - Current
B.A. - Psychology, Sociology
Iona College, School of Arts And Science
08.2013 - 05.2017