KAYLA JOYNER
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Compassionate teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve their full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (Grades 3 and 4)
Hoover Elementary
Iowa City
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught a classroom of 30 students, differentiated lesson plans, utilized classroom management strategies, created consistent routines, and procedures.
- Participated in individualized education plan (IEP) meetings, professional development, weekly mentoring sessions, and weekly grade-level professional learning community (PLC) meetings
- Created a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment that fosters a growth mindset among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Head Volleyball Coach (Grade 10)
City High
Iowa City
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while athletes were under my supervision.
- Attended coaches meetings to discuss current trends in volleyball coaching methods and philosophies.
Customer Service Representative
Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Iowa City
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Student Teacher (Grade 5)
Longfellow Elementary
Iowa City
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Communicated with the cooperating teacher daily to ascertain the needs of diverse students and evaluate teaching strategies
- Led reading and math intervention groups daily to address gaps in learners
- Led whole group math, literacy, science, and social studies on a weekly basis to develop student understanding and enhance teaching strategies.
Reading Comprehension Tutor
Private Homes
Coralville
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Built rapport with individual students by meeting for reading comprehension on a weekly basis
- Reviewed weekly reading comprehension quizzes given at school and guided the student to make necessary revisions
- Increased student engagement by providing hands-on activities that fit the students’ interests.
Reading Practicum Teacher (Grade 3)
Kate Wickham Elementary School
Coralville
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated with the cooperating teacher before and during class time to ascertain the needs of diverse students in her classroom
- Led small groups on a daily basis to help students develop reading comprehension skills
- Led whole group spelling, grammar, oral literacy, and shared reading instruction on a weekly basis to develop student understanding of language conventions.
Youth Sports Volleyball Coach (Grades 2-6)
Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Iowa City
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed individual skills of each athlete in order to create tailored training programs for them.
- Determined appropriate levels of competition for team members based on skill level assessments.
- Encouraged team spirit by motivating players with positive reinforcement techniques.
Teacher Fidelity Coder
Iowa Reading Research Center
Iowa City
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Used rubrics to code audios of lessons in balanced literacy and general content area literacy classrooms
- Met weekly with my Supervisors via Zoom to discuss discrepancies and progress
- Entered daily goals, accomplishments, and coding data into Microsoft Excel.
Math Practicum Teacher (Grade 2)
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Synchronous via Zoom
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented multiple research-based math strategies to support student understanding and correct misconceptions
- Facilitated weekly math lessons for one 2nd grade student using technology such as zoom and online manipulatives
- Tailored instruction to individual student needs by implementing a lesson plan for kinesthetic learners.
Literacy Child Study (Grade 4)
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Facilitated weekly literacy lessons for two 4th grade students using read aloud, shared reading, and writing mini-lessons
- Tailored instruction to individual students by providing diverse books at each student’s reading level
- Increased student engagement by building rapport and respect through effective communication.
Head Coach (Grades 9 and 10)
Adrenaline Volleyball Academy
Hiawatha
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players ages 14 and 15.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
Practicum Teacher (Grade 2)
Kirkwood Elementary School
Coralville
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Built rapport by meeting with all students in their respective small groups weekly
- Communicated with the cooperating teacher before class time to determine small group assignments
- Facilitated weekly math lessons for small groups using materials given by the cooperating teacher.
Creative Writing Club Volunteer (Grades K-6)
Alexander Elementary School
Iowa City
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Volunteered weekly as a group leader at a before-school creative writing club for students K-6, practicing behavior management strategies such as building rapport, proximity, etc
- Planned small group activities such as read aloud, group discussion, and writing using multiple genres of texts, writing worksheets, and journaling to increase student engagement.
Assistant Volleyball Coach (Grade 9)
Iowa Rockets
Iowa City
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted regular meetings with the head coach to discuss team objectives.
- Provided instruction and guidance to players on technical aspects of volleyball skills, particularly middle position
Education
M.S. Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
B.A. Elementary Education -
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2022
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Instructional Methods
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Creative lesson planning
- Curriculum Design
- Learning Management Systems
- Storyboarding
- Social-emotional learning
- Project-based learning
- Parent and teacher conferences
Professional Development
- Hoover Elementary School: Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City, IA, 2022, 2024, Attended weekly professional development meetings about student-led math strategies, total participation techniques, technology integration, instructional planning, etc. Joined Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team at Hoover Elementary
- College of Education Teacher Leader Certificate: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, Fall 2021, Attended professional development workshops on topics: technology in the classroom, IEPs, distance learning, creativity in learning, racial equity, and human rights. Completed 10 volunteer hours in the Iowa City community as well as St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Marion, IA. Completed Level 1 Google Educator Certification
Awards
- Iowa Scholars Award, Fall 2017, Fall 2020
- WGU Excellence Awards (3), June 2023, June 2024
Timeline
Teacher (Grades 3 and 4)
Hoover Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2024
Head Volleyball Coach (Grade 10)
City High
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher (Grade 5)
Longfellow Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
Reading Comprehension Tutor
Private Homes
08.2021 - 01.2022
Reading Practicum Teacher (Grade 3)
Kate Wickham Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Youth Sports Volleyball Coach (Grades 2-6)
Iowa City Parks and Recreation
07.2021 - 11.2021
Customer Service Representative
Iowa City Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2022
Math Practicum Teacher (Grade 2)
Spirit Lake Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Literacy Child Study (Grade 4)
Tipton Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher Fidelity Coder
Iowa Reading Research Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Practicum Teacher (Grade 2)
Kirkwood Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Head Coach (Grades 9 and 10)
Adrenaline Volleyball Academy
12.2018 - 06.2020
Creative Writing Club Volunteer (Grades K-6)
Alexander Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Volleyball Coach (Grade 9)
Iowa Rockets
12.2017 - 06.2018
M.S. Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology -
Western Governors University
B.A. Elementary Education -
The University of Iowa
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