Kaylah Sheppard
Nail Technician
Springfield,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraprofessional Tutor working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional Tutor
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with professors, students, and administrators.
- Administered feedback to college students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
Writing Center Tutor
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in basic writing course materials.
- Taught and assisted students in basic writing, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Afterschool Counselor
U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center
Wilbraham, MA
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minnechaug Regional High School
Wilbraham, MA 08.2015 - 05.2019
Certificate - Manicuring
Jolie Hair And Beauty Academy
Ludlow, MA 11.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Springfield Technical Community College
09.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Group tutoring
Verbal and written communication
Writing assessments
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Active Listening
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Reading level analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development of NEPR Media Lab Podcast.
Timeline
Paraprofessional Tutor
Springfield Technical Community College
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Bay Path University
01.2022 - Current
Writing Center Tutor
Springfield Technical Community College
01.2020 - 12.2021
Certificate - Manicuring
Jolie Hair And Beauty Academy
11.2019 - 01.2020
Afterschool Counselor
U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center
09.2019 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Springfield Technical Community College
09.2019 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Minnechaug Regional High School
08.2015 - 05.2019