Kayla Wilcoxson
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Dedicated Educator with over a decade of experience working with children from infancy through kindergarten. Skilled in developing stimulating learning environments that foster student engagement and achievement. Committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported in their growth and learning.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
LeafSpring School
Louisville, KY
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Designed engaging lesson plans that improved student engagement and understanding of curriculum standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Maintained a secure and disciplined classroom environment to promote positive learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student progress and foster development.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
Co-Teacher
The Vanguard Academy
Louisville, KY
08.2016 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote collaborative learning among students.
- Assisted in classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and provided guidance when needed.
- Helped develop behavior management plans for individual students when necessary.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Instructed students on safety protocols during active shooter and fire drills to ensure readiness.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Coordinated with staff to organize school events and extracurricular activities.
Private Nanny
Private Home
Louisville, KY
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a private household.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Organized educational games and activities to promote learning and development.
- Assisted with homework and provided support for school projects.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
Education
PCHS
Louisville, KYSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Educational activities
- IEP support
- Teacher training
- Standards development
- Mentoring new teachers
- Crisis management
- Parent engagement strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Social-emotional learning
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Activity planning
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Staff development
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED
Timeline
Lead Teacher
LeafSpring School
02.2025 - 04.2026
Co-Teacher
The Vanguard Academy
08.2016 - 02.2025
Private Nanny
Private Home
PCHS