Kayla Brown
Upper Marlboro
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy, specializing in co-teaching and effective parent communication. Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments that boost student engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in conflict management, committed to enhancing educational experiences for all students. Strong work ethic and adaptability, proven ability to work independently and quickly acquire new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher/Floater
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
Columbia
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted the lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for pre-K students.
- Provided individualized attention and support to students with special needs, ensuring their inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to create a positive and nurturing learning environment that promoted social-emotional development.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's daily activities, progress, and any concerns or achievements.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student performance, share ideas for improvement, and collaborate on lesson planning.
- Created a welcoming environment by greeting parents and guardians at drop-off and pick-up times.
- Promoted good hygiene habits by assisting children with handwashing routines before meals or after using the restroom.
- Collaborated with other assistant teachers to ensure smooth transitions between activities and routines.
Summer Intern
South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Columbia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with various projects and tasks under the guidance of senior team members
- Supported administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, or preparing documents
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Managed employee benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and terminations
- Served as a point of contact for external partners regarding HR-related matters
- Developed efficient filing systems for easy retrieval of documents related to employment history or disciplinary actions
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information at all times while handling personnel files or discussing sensitive matters with discretion
Resident Advisor
Benedict College
Columbia
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Serve as a resource in the academic, personal and social advising of students/ Develop and carry out hall activities to create a sense of community within the college.
- Maintain the student living conditions by encouraging students to respect the dorm/ RAs ease the transition to college for students living away from home. Job duties include setting rules, creating activities, and managing conflicts.
- Encourage students to make the most of their College experience by emphasizing the various possibilities for learning and activity.
- Work closely with other residence hall staff members and student affairs staff members in the administration of the residence hall program to maintain, foster, and improve the present and future Resident Life program. Special aspects include assistance in orientation, room choosing, opening and closing of residence halls, maintenance, filing pertinent reports, and room changes.
Museum Experience Associate
EdVenture Children's Museum
Columbia
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Offering the best possible customer service to guests at EdVenture. Ensuring that, in between visitor encounters, exhibit areas are reset.
- Running the admissions process, which includes greeting guests, managing sales at the gift shop, and opening and shutting the register.
- Keeping sanitation facilities, common areas, and exhibitions clean.
- Supporting the monthly lab program delivery.
- Interacting with visitors to improve their educational and recreational experiences.
- Gently bringing up safety precautions and protocol with guests.
- Taking part in extracurricular pursuits and other initiatives as required.
Intern/Assistant
InvestSouSou (FinTech)
Washington
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Managing executives' calendars and set up meetings
- Oversee the performance of other staff
- Planned/participated in a launch party
Intern/Assistant
InvestSouSou (FinTech)
Washington
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Format information for internal and external communication (created power points, excel sheets, presentations, emails and word/google docs)
- Made appointments for customers who needed service/(s)
- Managing executives' calendars and set up meetings
- Oversee the performance of other staff.
Education
BA - Psychology
Benedict College
Columbia, SC12.2023
High school diploma -
Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2019
Skills
- Working with others
- Self-motivated
- Adaptability
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Keyboard
- Google Docs
- Hygiene education
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Experience working with students
- Administrative Experience
- Guest Services
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict Management
Certification
- MHFA Certificate, 04/01/22, 04/30/25, Teaches skills for providing help to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
- CPR Certification, 05/01/24, 05/31/26, Certificate to provide rescue breathing and chest compressions to an injured individual.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Intern
South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Teacher/Floater
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
02.2024 - 05.2025
Museum Experience Associate
EdVenture Children's Museum
05.2023 - 08.2023
Resident Advisor
Benedict College
08.2021 - 12.2023
Intern/Assistant
InvestSouSou (FinTech)
05.2020 - 08.2020
Intern/Assistant
InvestSouSou (FinTech)
06.2018 - 08.2018
BA - Psychology
Benedict College
High school diploma -
Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School
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