Kaylin Aponte
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Educator equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success and achieve positive results through collaboration and integration of feedback. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gallery Guide
Washington State Historical Society
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with other guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
- Conduct engaging museum tours for K-12 students, using age-appropriate educational strategies to enhance understanding of local history.
- Facilitate interactions between visitors and hands-on curiosity carts.
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
10.2025 - Current
- Engage in friendly conversation with customers to better uncover individual needs.
- Resolve customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
Teacher
Franklin Pierce School District
08.2015 - 08.2025
- Regularly collaborated with team mates to plan and reflect on goals.
- Developed and implemented routines to address varying needs.
- Maintained accurate records and communicated progress with families.
- Built a rapport with diverse groups and used knowledge of their strengths and struggles to establish a positive and productive environment.
Teacher
Hillcrest Kids Early Learning Center
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Kept classroom organized and clean.
- Multi-tasked and addressed needs of multiple students throughout day.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Remote06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - History/Social Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA03-2015
Skills
- Strong written, oral, and non-verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Detail oriented and organized
- Problem solving
- Creation/ preparation of materials
- Self-directed and motivated
- Technology integration
Certification
Michael King WSHS Supervisor
(253) 798-5926
Samantha Ngy Nordstrom Department Manager
(253) 475-3630
Mario Juves FPSD Supervising Administrator
(253) 298-4304
Dave Hannon FPSD Teammate
(253) 318-4221
Timeline
Gallery Guide
Washington State Historical Society
10.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
10.2025 - Current
Teacher
Franklin Pierce School District
08.2015 - 08.2025
Teacher
Hillcrest Kids Early Learning Center
02.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - History/Social Studies
Western Washington University
Additional Roles
- Union Building Representative | September 2021 - June 2024
- Advisor, 8th Grade YMCA Youth & Government | October 2018 - June 2023
- Head of History Department | August 2020 - June 2022