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Kaylin Allen

San Antonio,TX

Summary

  • Dedicated educator and mentor with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive and virtual classroom instruction and observation. Eager to help teachers and educational staff discover worthwhile resources for curriculum development and lesson planning. Enjoys collecting information on various learning systems to compare effectiveness and implement next-level approaches.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher and Coach

San Antonio ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Social Studies Team Leader and Multi-Sport Coach

Lockhart ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
  • Teacher of the Year (TOY) nominee for 2021-2022 school year.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.

Social Studies Teacher and Multi-Sport Coach

Lockhart ISD
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.

Juvenile Supervision Officer- First Sergeant

Hays County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Supervised 10 employees and performance of tasks and managed 60 offenders.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Juvenile Supervision Officer

Hays County Juvenile Detention Center
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.

Private Nanny

Multiple Families
06.2012 - 04.2017
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.2017

Skills

  • Facilitating Coordination
  • Administrative Coordination
  • District Standards
  • Google Drive and Classroom
  • Microsoft Office
  • Standardized Testing Coordination
  • Process Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Supervised 6th grade Social Studies team of 3 staff members.
  • "Teacher of the Year" nominee at Lockhart Junior High School in 2021-2022.
  • Campus Interview Committee member
  • Assisted with campus implementation of new ELL program to increase TELPAS scores

Certification

  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades EC-12)
  • Special Education (Grades EC-12)
  • English, Language Arts, Reading/Social Studies (Grades 4-8)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher and Coach

San Antonio ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023

Social Studies Team Leader and Multi-Sport Coach

Lockhart ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022

Social Studies Teacher and Multi-Sport Coach

Lockhart ISD
08.2018 - 05.2022

Juvenile Supervision Officer- First Sergeant

Hays County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2018 - 07.2018

Juvenile Supervision Officer

Hays County Juvenile Detention Center
04.2017 - 01.2018

Private Nanny

Multiple Families
06.2012 - 04.2017

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Lamar University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Texas State University

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