Kayla Sheldon

Experience

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  University of California San Diego

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  •Designed and executed experiments using Eprime, ensuring precise coding and setup•Analyzed data using SPSS, deriving meaningful insights and conclusions•Orchestrated and structured productive discussions and lab meetings for optimal collaboration•Established effective communication with research associates and participants, facilitating smooth research processes•Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new research assistants on EMG technology, ensuring proficiency and accuracy•Managed and maintained laboratory supplies, monitoring stock levels and facilitating timely replenishment Show less

  • Lab Manager and Research Assistant

    Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Research Assistant

    Mar 2016 - May 2017
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  Avalon English

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  English Teacher

  Cultivated English language proficiency and promoted cultural awareness among elementary students through dynamic and interactive teaching techniques. Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment focused on growth mindset instructional principles.

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  Nottingham Trent University

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Graduate Student Researcher

  As a graduate student researcher at Nottingham Trent University in their CyberPsychology department, I was responsible for conducting original research and aiding PhD and post-doc candidates with independent projects.• Organized and aided in the collection of research for projects related to VR technology, gaming behavior, and online human behavior• Conducted original research on news dissemination across top social media platforms in countries with differentiating rates of traditional media censorship• Led systematic literature reviews and gathered data on online human behavior and social defectors, providing valuable insights for academic discourse Show less

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  GoGuardian

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2024

  As a founding member of GoGuardian’s Research team, a B2B SaaS digital learning company, I was responsible for establishing a research vision and framework to support business needs and conducting quantitative and qualitative research to inform product roadmaps, development, design, and strategy.• Developed and implemented scalable processes for applying research into the product development life cycle resulting in the enhancement of more than 15 product features and two machine-learning models• Designed and led more than 20 mixed-methods research studies from start to finish including correlational analysis, systematic literature reviews, and qualitative user research• Increased internal awareness of research findings by creating a knowledge management system to support 5+ teams in accessing relevant research findings• Enabled 500 employees to regularly access peer-reviewed research by procuring access and managing the vendor relationship with a world-class research database• Increased GoGuardian's capacity to qualify for purchase using ESSER funds by creating logic models to ensure 100% of products had ESSA-approved research• Enhanced awareness of key issues related to motivation and engagement through the co-authoring of the State of Engagement Report 2019 - 2022, a series of research studies read by more than 5,000 people Show less

  • Senior Researcher | Learning Science

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Research Associate | Research & Insights

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Research Associate

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior UX Researcher