Kayla Gaskill
Arcata,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Arts Teacher
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
Arcata, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Works with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to foster creativity and self-expression through instruction in visual arts.
- Creates a safe, inclusive, and encouraging educational climate to promote student learning.
- Models, maintains, and promotes school-wide norms of respect, inclusion, safety, and engagement with students in and out of the classroom.
- Incorporates UDL methods to create equitable lessons, as well as social-emotional learning to support students in the classroom.
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Attends subject-specific conference and collaborates with teachers, administrators, and staff across the district to work on professional development and strengthen teaching practices.
- Continues education by pursuing CTE credential and seeking additional classes to support learners and advance knowledge.
Substitute Teacher
Multiple school districts
Humboldt County, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Followed lesson plans provided by classroom teacher to facilitate appropriate learning experience for students.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Student Teacher - Art
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
McKinleyville, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate meaning and relevance within immersive visual arts activities for student engagement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss and find solutions to student behaviors and needs.
- Kept detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in Synergy.
Activities Coordinator
Valley Haven Assisted Living Facility
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Attended to the needs and requests of elderly residents of varying abilities from ages 60-98 years old across three care homes.
- Coordinated with Administrator and Activities Director to create a monthly schedule of activities for the residents.
- Implemented comprehensive activity program to correspond with needs and interests of participants.
Student Leadership Associate
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Arcata, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked in a student-led group to guide other college students towards resources that benefit their academic and personal success on campus and within the local community in Humboldt County.
- Created and hosted a workshop for Social Justice Summit called “Poetry and Power”, which explored the intersection between communication, art, and social justice.
- Attended various meetings and events with HSU staff and students to gain knowledge on ways to provide support in cultural, academic, and personal dynamics.
Recreation Leader & CampbellCare Leader
Campbell Union School District
Campbell, CA
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned, implemented, and managed recreational activities, STEAM clubs, enrichment projects, and lessons for TK-5th grade students.
- Supervised groups of 25-115 students and led TK/Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd-3rd grades, and 4th-5th grade classes in an elementary afterschool program.
- Provided homework assistance, activity leadership and supervision, and led a variety of activities involving art, science, games, outdoor exercise and play, and mindfulness.
- Corresponded with Site Coordinator and Extensions Leadership regarding parent/student concerns and changes in the program.
- Overlooked full program operations, managed recreation leaders and students when Site Coordinator was absent.
Art Teacher
Cherry Academy
San Jose, CA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Taught drawing lessons weekly to a group of children ages 5-14 years.
- Collaborated with head teacher and adhered art lessons to weekly themes of the summer camp.
- Led demonstrations and discussions to engage students with creative thinking and aid in problem-solving.
Education
Single-Subject Teaching Credential - Art
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art & Art Education
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Studio Art
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA12.2017
Skills
- 2-D Art (painting, drawing, printmaking)
- Digital art
- Relationship development
- Planning and coordination
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem solving
- Environmental awareness
- Positive leadership
- Flexibility and adaptation
- Growth-based mindset
Projects
Service Learning Project, Spring 2020
- Taught an Introduction to Art class at Northern United Charter School as part of HSU's Art Education program.
- Created lesson plans and projects to lead high school students.
- Educated students on the fundamentals of two-dimensional art-making processes.
Timeline
Fine Arts Teacher
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Multiple school districts
01.2022 - Current
Student Teacher - Art
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Activities Coordinator
Valley Haven Assisted Living Facility
06.2020 - 01.2021
Student Leadership Associate
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
01.2020 - 05.2020
Art Teacher
Cherry Academy
06.2017 - 08.2017
Recreation Leader & CampbellCare Leader
Campbell Union School District
01.2017 - 06.2019
Single-Subject Teaching Credential - Art
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art & Art Education
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Associate of Arts - Studio Art
West Valley College
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