K'la Sanders
Garland,TX
Summary
A career in teaching children that general education and special education can be a broad variety of opportunities in life no matter what their living situation or learning ability is.
Experienced with curriculum planning and development, ensuring alignment with educational standards. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes. Knowledge of project management and team leadership in educational setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum coordinator- Frog Street
Stay and Play 24-hour Daycare
01.2023
- Front office employee (answering calls, organizing paper work, enrolling children and taking payments through Procare)
UPS Inc.
01.2021
- Heavy lifting
- 10 hr shifts
- Steady pace
Amazon.Inc Warehouse
01.2020
- Summer job/ temporary
- Work at a fast pace overnight, 10+ hrs per shift, organize orders, maintain a good rating
Registered Behavior Technician
Texas ABA and Child Development Services
02.2026 - Current
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
- Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral Transformations
01.2024 - Current
- 1:1 with clients
- Travel to different clinics and in homes
Behavioral Therapy
BlueSprig Pediatrics
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Different clients each day
- Travel to different clinics
- Variety of learning opportunities
- In home services
Lead Toddler Teacher
Childrens Lighthouse of the Woodlands
01.2022 - 01.2023
- 2s and 3s in one classroom
- 17 children to 1 teacher
- Sought out curriculum (gathering and implementing)
- Teacher of the month
Lead Pre-K teacher
Toddler House Daycare
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Instructed the toddler and pre-k class combined
- Manage files
- Cleaned classroom/buses
- Made curriculum
Fast Food Restaurants
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Taco Bell - Garland Tx
- Wendy’s - Garland Tx
- Whataburger - Garland Tx
- Little Caesars - Conroe Tx (2020)
Education
High School Graduate -
North Garland High School
01.2018
B.A degree - Education, Early Childhood Education
Prairie View A&M University
01.2020
Associate's in teaching - Early Childhood Education
Lone-Star College System
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX12.2026
Skills
- Event coordination
- Supported children's after-school activities
- Math and reading tutoring
- Teaching Assistant
- Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Organization skills
- Curriculum development
- Experience with data management tools: CentralReach, Catalyst
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers training
- RBT credentials (2023)
Awards & Scholarships
Student of the year award, Star assistant teacher team award, NGBF Baptist Church Scholarship - Dallas Tx
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Texas ABA and Child Development Services
02.2026 - Current
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral Transformations
01.2024 - Current
Curriculum coordinator- Frog Street
Stay and Play 24-hour Daycare
01.2023
Behavioral Therapy
BlueSprig Pediatrics
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Toddler Teacher
Childrens Lighthouse of the Woodlands
01.2022 - 01.2023
UPS Inc.
01.2021
Lead Pre-K teacher
Toddler House Daycare
01.2021 - 01.2022
Amazon.Inc Warehouse
01.2020
Fast Food Restaurants
01.2015 - 01.2018
B.A degree - Education, Early Childhood Education
Prairie View A&M University
Associate's in teaching - Early Childhood Education
Lone-Star College System
High School Graduate -
North Garland High School
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of North Texas At Dallas