TYLAINA ALFORD
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dedicated school teacher committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and facilitating student success. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and promoting critical thinking skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art, Health and Physical Education Teacher
FKCP III Christian Schools
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being
- Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Summer Camp Supervisor
FKCP III Christian Schools
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversee daily camp operations and activities and overall duties of Camp staff
- Plans and leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies
- Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the school
- Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips
- Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and behavior concerns.
Enrollment Coordinator
FKCP III Christian Schools
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed and processed applications for enrollment
- Managed and updated student records
- Used social media, text and telephone communication methods to contact applicants
- Developed and implemented successful scripts and call flows for consistent approach
- Assisted students with filling out and submitting applications for admission
- Provided information about class options, educational materials and available services
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver a high level of service to patients
- Conducted interviews with applicants, explaining benefits process and which programs were available.
Administrative Assistant
FKCP III Christian Schools
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for the office
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences
- Maintained accurate department and customer records
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate departments or employees
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained the front reception desk.
Youth Organizer
Community Coalition
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to recruit, sustain and actively involve high school youth in Community Coalition's Youth Program to achieve its mission, campaigns and programs
- Prepared outreach materials such as flyers, letters, and posters designed to ensure youth receive current information regarding meetings and community or school activities
- Developed training programs and materials as teaching aids on community organizing, social movement history and leadership development techniques and strategies to develop the capacity of high school students to lead campaign.
Peer Counselor
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Facilitated newly admitted transfers in order for them to get acclimated on campus before the school year starts
- Composed educational programs and paraprofessional counseling for while sharing knowledge, personal experience, academic, emotional, social or practical help
- Managed administrative tasks as assigned by my supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies -
University of California
Skills
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Timeline
Art, Health and Physical Education Teacher
FKCP III Christian Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Summer Camp Supervisor
FKCP III Christian Schools
07.2023 - 08.2023
Enrollment Coordinator
FKCP III Christian Schools
08.2022 - 03.2023
Youth Organizer
Community Coalition
09.2021 - 11.2021
Administrative Assistant
FKCP III Christian Schools
01.2021 - 03.2022
Peer Counselor
University of California Los Angeles
06.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies -
University of California
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