Kaysha Trahan
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Innovative Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring effective teaching and positive learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Lafayette Renaissance Charter High
Lafayette, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Increases the academic performance of all students in the science content area by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
- Plans instruction consistent with the school's approved curriculum for 7th grade science
- Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
- Plans a program study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
- Collects, analyze and reports data on the effectiveness of science instruction continuously
- Works collaboratively with grade level teams to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions
- Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request
- Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers
- Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning
- Provides regular feedback to students and parents and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions
- Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the science program
- Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components which will further enrich the School's science program
- Plans and presents science fairs, displays, and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community
- Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Middle School Administration
Mental Health Specialist
HCO Behavioral Health
Lafayette, LA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided school and home-based counseling services to youth ages 4 to 18 who suffered from emotional, mental, and behavioral issues
- Helped clients to improve problem solving skills through Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Play Therapy
- Assisted LPC in developing treatment plans
- Provided crisis intervention services
- Educated parents and family members on client intervention techniques
- Inputted client interactions and progress into database
- Followed HIPPA guidelines
Business Operations Manager ASO
Proctor Academy
Lafayette, LA
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Establish and maintain a safe, creative, fun, inviting, and positive environment for all children attending
- Strengthen student interpersonal skills and improve their academic performances
- Facilitate, supervise, and evaluate development of program that excites students and parents and achieves maximum enrollment potential
- Organize, and implement the daily program for the children ensuring it is at the appropriate age and developmental level of each child
- Create and maintain high levels of student, parent, and school satisfaction; involve parents and families in student activities; provide information and referral services as needed
- Plan and conduct parent meetings; explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations as needed
- Coordinate the development and implementation of goals established by the Parents
- Practice sound budgetary management
- Prepare annual budget for program
Enrollment Administrator
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Lafayette, LA
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Enter and maintain student data in student information system; prepare data for extraction and reporting/submission
- Enroll students and generate report cards
- Update internally created object reports to reflect changing information (dates, names, etc.)
- Support staff, parents, and students with accessing and navigating student information system and grade portal
- Coordinate and facilitate completion of annual Parent, Student and Teacher surveys
- Plan out the timeline for the year's application/lottery process with Administration
- Manage enrollment process, including lottery, marketing and application process
- Review application and enrollment paperwork and make necessary changes as suggested or required by federal, state, and local regulations
- Complete annual onboarding for all new and returning students/families including paperwork assistance, providing information about the school, and other family needs
- Manage clerical process related to updating student documents, including special education students
- Fulfill internal and external student records requests
- Conduct periodic compliance audits of files for students
- Maintain relevant data systems
- Attend trainings as required
- Coordinate open houses and welcome new families
- Organize quarterly parent and family engagement activities
- Maintain updated information on school website, including Google calendar
- Support school administration with family communications, news, and announcements
- Facilitate annual parent board representative election
- Maintain volunteer files and provide a current cleared volunteer list for teachers
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies, Concentration: Sociology/Child and Family Studies
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LAMaster of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
OnlineSkills
- Powerschool
- State Compliance Marketing
- LEADS
- SIS
- Schoolmint
- Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, Powerpoint)
- CSM Certified
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Lafayette Renaissance Charter High
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
HCO Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Business Operations Manager ASO
Proctor Academy
05.2020 - 08.2024
Enrollment Administrator
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
08.2014 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Studies, Concentration: Sociology/Child and Family Studies
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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