Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Will add value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
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Kyla Hefner
Wickenburg,AZ
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Estrella Middle School, Phoenix, AZ
7th Grade Math Teacher
2017.08 - 2023.05 (5 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
- Used current software programs and software to assist in instruction of various parts of syllabus.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Cartwright School District, Phoenix, AZ
Team Leader
2019.05 - 2022.05 (3 years)
Job overview
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
Cartwright School District, Phoenix, AZ
Department Chair
2019.05 - 2022.05 (3 years)
Job overview
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with teachers to establish long-term goals, strategies and school policies.
- Translated operational directives into program roadmaps.
- Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
- Worked with teachers to improve instructional success and student behavior.
- Evaluated curriculum options and selected appropriate materials for classes.
- Conveyed information about changes to classrooms, operational updates and problem resolutions as chair for department meetings.
Buckeye Unified School District, Buckeye, AZ
7th Grade Math Teacher
2016.07 - 2017.05 (10 months)
Job overview
- Create and follow engaging, effective math curriculum following 7th grade college and career readiness standards set by the state of Arizona.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
Phoenix Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ
Middle School Math Interventionist
2015.08 - 2016.05 (9 months)
Job overview
- Collaborated with students, parents, teachers and school administrators to determine students' needs and develop effective tutoring strategies.
- Monitored students' math skills using progress assessment tools.
- Observed and assessed student performance, behavior and academic development.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Wickenburg Unified School District, Wickenburg, AZ
6th & 7th Grade Math Teacher
2014.08 - 2015.05 (9 months)
Job overview
- Create and follow engaging, effective math curriculum following 7th grade college and career readiness standards set by the state of Arizona.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Maintained full understanding of program's K-12 scope and sequence plan for mathematics courses.
- Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state and national requirements.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Education
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
BA.S from Elementary Education
05.2014
University Overview
- Participated in Welcome Jack program each fall semester
- Catcher for NAU Club Softball Team, 2013 to 2014
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
Master of Education from Educational Leadership-Principal PK-12
University Overview
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Development
- Computer Skills
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Group Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- IEP familiarity
- Organizational ability
- Literacy skills
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Teaching License
- NES Middle Grades Math Highly Qualified Certificate
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Timeline
Team Leader
Cartwright School District
2019.05 - 2022.05 (3 years)
Department Chair
Cartwright School District
2019.05 - 2022.05 (3 years)
7th Grade Math Teacher
Estrella Middle School
2017.08 - 2023.05 (5 years & 9 months)
7th Grade Math Teacher
Buckeye Unified School District
2016.07 - 2017.05 (10 months)
Middle School Math Interventionist
Phoenix Elementary School
2015.08 - 2016.05 (9 months)
6th & 7th Grade Math Teacher
Wickenburg Unified School District
2014.08 - 2015.05 (9 months)
Northern Arizona University
BA.S from Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Master of Education from Educational Leadership-Principal PK-12
- Teaching License
- NES Middle Grades Math Highly Qualified Certificate
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