Kayla Funk
South Pekin
Summary
Experienced teacher successful at building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver with a background in mental health and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive - UDC
Grand Canyon Education
06.2024 - Current
- Identify organizations to build relationships
- Implement event/activity plans for my territory,
- Build awareness of online academic programs at Grand Canyon University
- Complete daily work tasks including informational presentations, calls and emails to maximize student-counselor relationship
- Provide counseling to prospective students, their families and partners
- Work independently to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process
6th Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley School District 62
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics including math, science, and social emotional learning.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Integrated technology into classroom as an instructional tool, such as Google Suite including Google Classroom.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional trainings to maintain professional growth.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet the needs of high risk and special needs students.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and TeacherEase.
Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards for both math and social studies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning through the use of a STEM curriculum.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations while using various technologies to engage in various STEM career fields.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Computer Lab Paraprofessional
Deer Creek-Mackinaw District 701
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Trained and developed students' skills in Microsoft Suite programs including Word, Power Point, Excel, and Publisher.
- Taught correct hand placement for typing and basic computer skills.
- Advisor for newspaper staff.
- Developed group instruction during enrichment periods for newspaper staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to prepare lessons that would be beneficial to the material being taught in the general education classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health And Wellness
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eureka College
Eureka, IL12.2012
Skills
- Response to Intervention Understanding
- Behavioral Disorders Knowledge
- MS Office and Google Suite Proficiency
- IEP Familiarity
- Lesson Planning Expertise
- Instructional Strategies
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Organizational Abilities
- Behavior Management
- Faculty Training
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Conflict Management
Timeline
Account Executive - UDC
Grand Canyon Education
06.2024 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley School District 62
08.2015 - 05.2024
Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
08.2013 - 07.2015
Computer Lab Paraprofessional
Deer Creek-Mackinaw District 701
01.2013 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Mental Health And Wellness
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eureka College
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