Kaylee Ballard
1838 Spring Meadows Dr. Dayton,OH
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Helper
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
08.2023 - Current
- Served as role model for my mentee by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentee and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assisted mentee in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Encouraged exploration of new hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
- Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving and good judgment.
Law Instructor
Learning Law Institution
07.2023 - Current
- Taught a law class with over 20 students.
- Allowed a safe space to learn more about law.
- Lesson planned, and held different events related to topics taught in the class.
- Helped students get 2nd place overall in their final Mock Trial Tournament.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
YMCA
YMCA
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted in implementing systems to track volunteer hours and progress.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Maintained all recreational equipment, and helped over 100 members a day in implementing said equipment
Panera Associate
Panera Bread
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Discussed menu items with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
- Addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
- Answered over 200 customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections a day.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
Education
The University of Dayton
Dayton05.2026
High School Diploma -
The Dayton Regional STEM School
Kettering, OH05.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Resource Coordination
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Food Services
- Phone Inquiries
- Analytical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Social Perceptiveness
- Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
- Students Lead Dayton 1-time event Participate (8hrs)
- Black Girls Lead 2-day virtual event (16hrs)
- Girl Scouts 2013-2022 (8hrs/week)
- Dayton Boat Club 3 years Bow Pair/Rower- UD Rowing current (20hrs/week)
- Children International Summer Villages (CISV) 2 years Historian (3hrs/week)
- How To Life Dayton-Church 2 years (1hrs/week)
- Beavercreek Girls Golf Team 2 years Golfer (20hrs/week)
- YMCA Girls Volleyball 2 years Hitter/Setter (15hrs/week)
- Chinese Club 2 years Member (6hrs/week)
- Wright State Research Participate 2-time event (4hrs)
- Denotes Community Service Activities
- Board Member Dayton STEM School Culture Fest Committee 1 year (1hr/week)
- Member/ RACE Club Founder 2 years (3hrs/week)
- Student Government Association 2020- UD Current (3hrs/week)
- Mock Trial 2022-Current (10hrs/week)
- MEC Member 2022-Current
- Judged High School Mock Trial competition 5-15-23 (8hrs)
- Purple ribbon tying around Dayton for DV victims (2hrs)
Additional Information
- Awards and Honors: Dayton STEM School ACE Award Quality Character
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Natural Helper
Montgomery County Juvenile Court
08.2023 - Current
Law Instructor
Learning Law Institution
07.2023 - Current
YMCA
YMCA
06.2022 - Current
Panera Associate
Panera Bread
12.2020 - 03.2022
The University of Dayton
High School Diploma -
The Dayton Regional STEM School