KAYLA WOOD

kaylawood21@gmail.com | 559-916-8871 | Fresno, California 93711

Summary

I am a highly motivated, strong willed, passionate individual eager to take on a position in special education. From an early age I
have known I was meant to educate and enrich children. I have 8 years of experience with children and 4 years in special
education. I am an Board Certified Behavior Analysis.

 Test preparation  Innovative teaching methods

 Reading comprehension  Confidence building
 Extensive knowledge in ABA therapy  Relationship development
 Foundational knowledge  Planning and coordination
 Student progress analysis  Communications
 Personalized learning plans  Project organization
 Online tutoring

Experience

Special Education Paraprofessional | Rocketship Brilliant Minds  |  10/2021– current

 Work with the special education department to support student’s needs.

 Make positive and productive steps towards student’s IEP goals.
 Attended IEP meetings, provided feedback, and took detailed notes for administration.
 Navigating challenging behaviors.
 Used creative methods to keep the students engaged.
 Delivery STAR curriculum.

After School Program Tutor  |  Big Picture Elementary - Fresno, CA  |  10/2018 – 10/2020

 Coordinated with other education professionals to tailor tutoring sessions around current curriculum.
 Developed lesson plans, enrichment plans, and club material.
 Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
 Identified and removed obstacles keeping students from learning, helping to effectively complete homework
tasks on time.
 Organized fun, educational activities which allowed students to boost literacy and fluency skills through interactive
learning.
 Kept accurate records and provided progress reports to highlight student achievements.
 Reinforced classroom learning with additional discussion and specially prepared problems.

Registered Behavior Tech |  Learning Arts - Fresno, CA  |  03/2017 - 11/2019

 Running discrete trials on various programs.

 Collecting data.
 Managing behaviors.
 Coaching parents and family members.
 Nurturing social skills.
 Following treatment plans.
 Education and Training

Fresno Pacific University  |   Fresno, CA  |  Expected to graduate 12/2021

Bachelor of Art : Early Child Development

Clovis Community College  |   Fresno, CA   |  12/2019

Associate of Science: Early Childhood Education