Kylie Kinion
Bixby,OK
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a strong passion for education and children's literacy. Experienced in using technology to create engaging presentations and fostering positive learning environments, including international experience in Japan.
Proven ability to develop and implement programs for children and conduct community and cultural interaction. Eager to contribute to the Bixby Library's mission of providing exceptional service and promoting a love of reading and learning in children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Language Teacher
Itsukaichi High School
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Proficient in teaching, public speaking, and delivering presentations in a classroom setting.
- Experienced in creating engaging language and cultural lesson plans for high school students.
- Utilized strong communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of students, teachers, and other staff members.
- Utilized technology such as desktop computers, iPads, Microsoft Surfaces, projectors, and other devices for teaching, presenting, and lesson planning purposes.
- Experienced in organizing and participating in extracurricular activities.
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Greeted and serviced customers as well as recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, as well as policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Ticketed, arranged, and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Used point-of-sale systems to process transactions and manage inventory.
Childcare Worker
Riverview Baptist Church
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Supported children's emotional and social development while encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and issues.
- Read to children and taught them painting, drawing, handicrafts, songs, and short lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah/Broken Arrow, Oklahoma05.2020
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma05.2018
Skills
- Interactive Learning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Technology Integration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Project Supervision
- Community Outreach
Additional Information
Studied abroad in Japan (Fall 2016) and received a Fund for Education Abroad scholarship, as well as the American Association of Teachers of Japanese’s Bridging Scholarship.
Volunteered at the Bixby Clothes Closet (2014-2016) and assisted members of the community with finding clothing items, as well as sorted, categorized, and stocked various types of clothing.
Participated in and organized events for college Japanese and Creative Writing clubs (2014-2020).
Timeline
Assistant Language Teacher
Itsukaichi High School
10.2021 - 03.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Dollar General
07.2015 - 08.2016
Childcare Worker
Riverview Baptist Church
09.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Tulsa Community College