Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Service
Timeline
KAYLA WAGNER

KAYLA WAGNER

Danville,PA

Summary

Dedicated teacher of Early Childhood Education (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-12) with a strong commitment to student progress and achievement. Skilled in implementing effective teaching strategies that contribute to educational and transitional goals. Demonstrated expertise in educating and supporting students with exceptionalities. Extensive experience in creating differentiated lessons to ensure learning, content retention, and success for students at all performance levels.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny Services

Care.com Inc
07.2024 - Current
  • Exhibits punctuality, reliability, and effective communication skills to support families and children
  • Guides the development of infants and children by preparing interactive activities and opportunities
  • Engages with children on age-appropriate level
  • Supports children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Transports children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.

Waitstaff

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
07.2023 - Current
  • Displays enthusiasm while providing excellent service to customers
  • Prioritizes tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Creates relationships with customers and fellow waitstaff to cultivate a productive and supportive environment

Student Volunteer

Best Buddies Organization - Bloomsburg University
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides direct mentorship to foster the growth of social-emotional and behavioral skills, contributing to the well-being of an individual with a disability over a 3-year period.
  • Builds rapport with individuals who have disabilities by providing supportive and dependable friendship
  • Supports the inclusion of individuals with disabilities through a variety of community-based activities
  • Maintains positive and supportive relationships with individuals with disabilities
  • Empowers an individual with disabilities to nurture and maintain relationships within their circle of friends

Community Service Chair & House Manager

Phi Iota Chi Nonprofit Organization
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Organized and facilitated the participation of 68 members in community-based volunteer opportunities, including The Big Event of 2023, donation drives for the Bloomsburg University Women's Resource Center, and the Bloomsburg Women's Shelter
  • Allocated household responsibilities for in-house members
  • Managed the maintenance and payment of all in-house utilities
  • Maintained the organization's community involvement and upheld financial responsibilities

Preschool Teacher

Wonder Years Preschool
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Assisted and supervised twelve children through entire school day.

Nursing Assistant

Geisinger Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported patient comfort and safety by providing and adjusting equipment
  • Collected and charted patient data to track patient vitals and care
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake according to the nutritional needs of patients
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education PK-12, Elementary Education PK-4

Commonwealth University of PA, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
05.2025
  • Relevant Coursework: Internship in Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness. Supervised by Dr. Timothy Knoster.

High School Diploma -

Danville Area Senior High School, Danville, PA
05.2021


  • National Honor Society
  • Varsity Field Hockey Team Captain

Skills

  • Collaborative
  • Empathetic
  • Patient
  • Outgoing
  • Personable
  • Engaging
  • Academic support
  • Early childhood development
  • Emotionally supportive

Accomplishments

Dean's List Standing (Fall 2022-Current)

Community Service

  • Phi Iota Chi Nonprofit Organization, Community Service Chair & House Manager, 2023-2024, Organizing volunteer opportunities for members, Facilitating participation in The Big Event (2023), Managing donation drives for local shelters and food pantries, Allocating responsibilities for in-house members, Managing utilities and payments
  • Best Buddies Organization - Bloomsburg University, 2021, current, Supporting individuals with exceptionalities and fostering friendships.

Timeline

Nanny Services - Care.com Inc
07.2024 - Current
Waitstaff - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
07.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher - Wonder Years Preschool
04.2023 - 08.2024
Nursing Assistant - Geisinger Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
Student Volunteer - Best Buddies Organization - Bloomsburg University
01.2022 - Current
Community Service Chair & House Manager - Phi Iota Chi Nonprofit Organization
01.2022 - 05.2024
Commonwealth University of PA - Bachelor of Science, Special Education PK-12, Elementary Education PK-4
Danville Area Senior High School - High School Diploma,
KAYLA WAGNER