Kayla T.

Experience

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  Poke Kai

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Crew Member

  • Experienced with operating cash register, preparing foods, and stocking items. • Effective customer service skills delivered with a friendly disposition.• Ensured cleanliness, health, and safety standards are maintained at all times.• Physically adept for high-maintenance tasks.• Obtained California Food Handler permit valid for three years.

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  LearningEdge Education Center

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Teacher Assistant

  • Independently and worked under the teacher’s direction in a classroom of 8-10 students during arrival and dismissal, mealtimes, and on the playground. • Monitored student progress on Google Classroom to ensure the completion of daily homework assignments and projects.• Motivated students with behavioral reinforcement systems that encourage students to stay engaged and be active participants during class.• Tutored in multiple subjects (elementary science, math, English, and arts) to support students in reaching learning objectives. • Collaborated with a network of educators, therapists, and guardians by providing input on student academic performance and assured that their learning needs are met.• Responded to individual cases regarding mental health wellness and behavior and implemented appropriate strategies for success Show less

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  Tree of Life International Education Center (美国树人学院)

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  English Teacher

  • Conducted over 300 virtual private and group sessions for primary school students in listening, writing, reading comprehension, and speech.• Offers support for international students to strengthen English language arts and literacy skills.• Designed a 10-week summer program for students in kindergarten to build foundational skills for Grade 1 reading and writing. • Designed a 5-week summer program for students in first grade to build foundational skills for Grade 2 reading and writing. • Explored, discussed, and read over 75 children’s books promoting character traits, cultural diversity, and social and emotional wellbeing.• Created Google Classroom and organized weekly homework assignments and supplemental material into modules pulled from McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders Unit 1-4 Common Core State Standards.• Developed multimedia presentations using videos, slideshows, and incorporated collaborative online software into lessons such as Kahoot!, Quizizz, Padlet, and Jamboard. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2021 - now

  Private Tutor
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  Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan)

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  English Teaching Fellow

  Fulbright Taiwan, the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (FSE), in cooperation with Taiwan’sMinistry of Education (MOE), K-12 Division, announced the creation of the English TeachingFlagship (ETF) Scholarship Program. Grantees in FSE (Foundation for Scholarly Exchanges) English Teaching Flagship Scholarship Program co-teach with Taiwanese teachers in elementary or junior high schools, with support from local coordinators and professional advisors.• Co-taught (11) 3rd-6th grade English classes, averaging 25 students per class. Met with 1st and 2nd-grade classes for 15-minute storytelling lessons every Friday morning.• Led weekly Tea-Time Tuesday with students to engage in fun activities, meaningful conversations, and cultural exchange• Collaborated with co-teachers and school administration to host two school-wide festivals (Kwanza and St. Patrick’s Day) with cultural activities ranging from music and dance, arts and crafts, foods, drinks, and games• Visited and taught at approximately 15 different primary and secondary schools across Changhua County as part of the On-the-Go project• Participated in virtual Taiwan college fair to provide a brief introduction to the University of California, Irvine campus culture and application information for prospective students Show less

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  LearningEdge Education Center

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Teacher

  • Correct all homework assignments and teach necessary skills to students who need extra help• Prepare differentiated materials and lead US & World Geography and STEM classes every Friday• Teach advanced concepts and assign daily enrichment workbooks: Singapore Math, Shirley Grammar, Paragraph Writing, Nonfiction Reading Composition, and more.

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  Learning Tree

  Jul 2024 - now

  Teacher

  - Grades K-6- Grade 7-8 Physics and Chemistry- English as a Second Language