Kayla Mazzari-Bankson
Rockford
Summary
Dedicated and dependable teacher with a wealth of knowledge and skills in various education settings. Adept at working independently or collaboratively with teaching teams. Proficient in utilizing traditional classroom methods and online technologies. Skilled in coordinating activities, assessing student progress, and collecting data. Committed to identifying and addressing individual student needs, managing classroom dynamics, and fostering positive student behavior through innovative approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Christian Life Schools
08.2023 - Current
- I provide a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- I prepare and administer grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- I establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- I teach core subjects of math, science, reading, and history.
- I reinforce positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- I meet with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- I pursue professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- I create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
1st Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- I worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- I communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- I kept students on-task with behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- I incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- I planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Florida Benchmarks.
- I promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- I evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- I hold conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- I reviewed curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Easterseals Academy
09.2021 - 07.2022
- I organized lesson plans using teaching software.
- I integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- I worked with a diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- I upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- I maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- I developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
Aspiring Teacher
Rockford School District 205
08.2020 - 09.2021
- I worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- I helped communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- I helped plan and implement lessons to meet Illinois standards.
- I helped promote physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- I helped encourage creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- I helped incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Paraprofessional
Easterseals Academy
12.2019 - 09.2020
- I delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- I oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- I kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- I encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- I reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- I monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- I assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Substitute Teacher
Rockford School District 205
01.2019 - 12.2019
- I maintained the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned as fully as possible
- I created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- I maintained accurate, complete, and correct records about teacher and students as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
- I followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- I upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- I repeatedly was requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Unit Specialist
Rosecrance
03.2018 - 06.2018
- My role provided a therapeutic environment to clients in our young adults unit, ages 13-21 by leading groups, transporting clients to outside meetings, assisting with relapse prevention, and preparing clients with the life skills needed to help them during the recovery process.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Line Assembler
Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors
07.2017 - 02.2018
- I practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results.
- I met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- I restocked other stations and moved completed items to other stations for additional processing.
- I completed skilled work using electrical, hydraulic and air-activated hand tools.
Customer Service Representative Agent
Alorica
12.2016 - 03.2017
- I conversed with customers over online chat to resolve their questions or concerns.
- I calmly made multiple attempts to resolve and de-escalate any issues that the customer may have had
- I maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- I offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- I responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- I answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- I recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Direct Care Provider
Milestone
11.2014 - 02.2017
- I performed duties for the care, treatment, and safety of the individuals served with developmental/physical disabilities which includes but is not limited to: personal care, program completion, and documentation, and occupational and physical therapy programs.
- I assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- I assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- I documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- I helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- I helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- I helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- I established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- I conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- I evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- I assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
No Degree - Child Care Aide Certificate
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILM.D. - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI06.2017
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Youth Mental Health First Aide trained
- CPR certified
- Highly dependable
- Professional & Collaboration Skills
- Manage Student Behaviors
- Growth Mindset & Positive Attitude
- Strong verbal communication
- Fast learner
- Cooperative / Team Player
- Builds rapport with student
- Leadership Skills & Flexible
- Compassionate & Respectful
- Multimedia instruction with the use of instructional technology
- Adaptable
- Lesson implementation along with detailed oriented
- IEP understanding and documentation
- Organizational abilities
- Differentiated instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom & student records management
- Parent communication with building rapport with students
Certification
- Temporary Elementary Education License - 07/01/2022-06/30/2025
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Christian Life Schools
08.2023 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Easterseals Academy
09.2021 - 07.2022
Aspiring Teacher
Rockford School District 205
08.2020 - 09.2021
Paraprofessional
Easterseals Academy
12.2019 - 09.2020
Substitute Teacher
Rockford School District 205
01.2019 - 12.2019
Unit Specialist
Rosecrance
03.2018 - 06.2018
Line Assembler
Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors
07.2017 - 02.2018
Customer Service Representative Agent
Alorica
12.2016 - 03.2017
Direct Care Provider
Milestone
11.2014 - 02.2017
No Degree - Child Care Aide Certificate
Rock Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Concordia University Wisconsin
M.D. - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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