Kyla Swain
Stockton
Summary
Motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Leader
The Table Community
Stockton
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues on lesson planning initiatives that integrated multiple disciplines.
- Provided assistance with lesson planning by researching new teaching methods or materials.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
TEACHER ASSISTANT - SPECIAL NEEDS
Stockton Unified School District
Stockton
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, fostering academic growth and enhancing engagement.
- Assisted in implementing adaptive teaching strategies, leading to noticeable improvements in student participation and understanding.
- Encouraged a positive learning environment through patience and empathy, promoting students' social and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Supported students with special needs during classroom activities.
- Monitored student behavior and engagement during lessons.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
PACKER
Amazon
Stockton
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Met packing line goals by restocking packing materials, reporting issues and keeping stations organized.
- Complied with safety measures to protect team and company assets.
- Followed written and verbal instructions to prioritize work and meet daily demands.
- Stacked cartons and trays on pallets and skids using correct stacking pattern.
VENDOR RECEIVER
Amazon
Stockton
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Conducted regular audits of records to comply with legal and company standards.
- Reviewed documents for completeness and accuracy before filing or entry into databases.
- Monitored compliance with data protection laws and regulations regarding information security.
- Collected data from various sources for inclusion in reports or database entries.
- Trained new staff on proper document handling, storage, and retrieval procedures.
TRUCK UNLOADER
Amazon
Stockton
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with transportation teams to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Operated conveyor belts to transfer boxes.
- Communicated effectively with team members during loading operations.
- Utilized pallet jacks and other machinery safely when moving heavy loads.
Education
Kinesiology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA 08.2019 - 05.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Edison High School
Stockton, CABible And Theology
Christian Life College
Stockton, CASkills
- Lesson planning
- Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Research
- Task Coordination
- Special education support
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Behavior monitoring
- Special needs education
Community Service
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, 2021
- Volunteer, Lighthouse of The Valley Children's Ministries, 2020-2024
- Volunteer Preschool Teacher Assistant, 2019
Timeline
Group Leader
The Table Community
10.2025 - Current
TEACHER ASSISTANT - SPECIAL NEEDS
Stockton Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
PACKER
Amazon
08.2020 - 08.2024
TRUCK UNLOADER
Amazon
08.2020 - 08.2024
VENDOR RECEIVER
Amazon
08.2020 - 08.2024
Kinesiology
San Joaquin Delta College
08.2019 - 05.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Edison High School
Bible And Theology
Christian Life College