Kayla S.

Kawalick
kkawalick@gmail.com cell: (860) 670-8914 3 Pheasant Hill, Farmington, CT 06032

EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA Master of Education (M.Ed.), June 2018

Colby College, Waterville, ME Bachelor of Arts, May 2011

Major: History GPA: 3.58
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School for International Training, Valparaiso, Chile February-June 2010

Spring semester abroad with SIT program: Culture, Development and Social Justice

Miss Porters School, Farmington, CT Diploma, June 2007

Activities: Tri-varsity captain of soccer, ski and lacrosse teams; Junior Advisor

WORK EXPERIENCE
City on a Hill Charter Public Schools, Roxbury, MA August 2016 - Present
History Teaching Fellow (US History)
Trained and mentored by a veteran City on a Hill teacher while taking graduate courses
at Boston University toward a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree
Observe mentor teacher in the fall and take full responsibility for two classes in the
spring
Participate in all department planning meetings

Steamboat Snowsports School, Steamboat Springs, CO Winters 2011/12-2015/16

PSIA Certified Ski Instructor
Attained Alpine Level III, Childrens Specialist II, and Freestyle Level I certifications
Teach Private, Children, Adult and Specialty Program lessons. Have built a clientele of
over 300 Private request hours per season
Ski School Trainer Winters 2014/15-2015/16
Train groups of new instructors during week long staff training in November
Lead ski improvement, movement analysis, and teaching clinics designed to help
instructors with their professional development and prepare for certification exams

DCF Wilderness School, East Hartland, CT Summers 2008-2013

Lead Instructor
Lead one, five, and twenty-day backpacking expeditions that aim to foster positive
youth development for at-risk teenagers in Connecticut
Course Director Summers 2014-2015
Help plan and facilitate two-week staff training
Supervise 20-day expeditions. Duties include pre-course paperwork, conducting field
visits for behavioral interventions, and serving as the liaison between students and their
families
 Organize service projects for students to do in the local community. Past projects have
included trail work for the Audubon society and volunteering at retirement homes

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES_____________________________________________
Lead Rossignol Representative, Steamboat Springs, CO Winter 2015-16
Selected to represent Rossignol Snowsports products in the Steamboat Ski School
Manage inventory, sales, and discounts on Rossignol products available to eligible
professionals in the Steamboat area to increase brand representation

World Camp for Kids, Lilongwe, Malawi January 2011

Volunteered with World Camp for Kids, a non-profit organization that works to develop
humanitarian and environmental solutions in disadvantaged communities worldwide
Taught HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention in rural primary schools

Colby Cares About Kids, Waterville, ME September 2007 2011

Developed a trusting relationship with a local middle school student by providing
educational and emotional support during after school programs twice a week

Colby Womens Soccer Team, Waterville, ME September 2007 2011

Acquired excellent time management skills, balancing an NCAA sport and academic
commitment

HONORS AND AWARDS______________________________________________________

Coachs Award November 2010
Recognized by the coaching staff of the Colby Womens Soccer Team for persistent
dedication to the sport, and having a positive impact on the team
Yale Book Award June 2007
Awarded to a member of the senior class for personal character and intellectual promise
Dotty Morrell Coleman Award May 2006
Recognizesastudentathleteforspecialachievementintheclassroomandonthefield
thathasdemonstratedintegrity,dedication,andactedasaleaderandrolemodel.
ConnecticutAssociationofSchoolsScholarLeaderAward June2003
Recognizesastudentforoutstandingscholarshipandleadershipinschooland
community

OTHER CREDENTIALS
Wilderness First Aid (including CPR): Certified in June 2008, and re-certified in 2010, 2012,
and 2014
Red Cross Lifeguard: Certified in September 2012 and 2014