Kayla Safdari Flores
Sacramento
Summary
I am a dedicated student teacher candidate with a focus on anti-racist lesson planning and inclusive practices that focuses on the fostering of children's' academic and social development. I value education and curiosity, and therefore want to spread the joy of learning and growing to our future scholars. To do so requires the ability to include and highlight all students in the classroom, as well as assist in flourishing a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and parents in the school. Utilizing what I have learned in my Masters program and in the classroom ensures I am able to work on and implement these needs in my own classroom.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher Candidate
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for Kindergarten and 4th Grade curriculum, focusing on anti-racist and inclusive practices to ensure all students are able to be seen, heard, and highlighted in the classroom
- Modified lesson plans to fit the needs of students with disabilities and emergent bilingual students through supports necessary (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.)
- Observed and practiced implementation of these lessons through a men tor teacher in 4th grade and a mentor teacher in Kindergarten, both of whom assisted me in lesson planning, implementation, and giving feedback to ensure lessons are improved and adapted to the needs of the students
Assistant Hall Coordinator
University Housing Services
Sacramento, CA
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Overseas residence hall’s front desk operations, including management of keys, management of shift schedules of front desk attendance, maintaining a clean and organized desk, etc.
- Assist in overseeing Resident Advisors on programming tasks, policy reinforcement, and other procedures
- Assist in any administrative and conduct work needed in University Housing Services
- Designed a Front Desk Assistant Manual intended to serve all Front Desk Assistant employees and supervisors moving forward as of Fall 2026
Student Assistant at Disability Access Center
University Disability Access Center
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Edited items such as textbooks, software, etc. to aid in the needed academic supports for students with disabilities
- Trained students and staff alike on assistive technology supports such as Otter.AI, Kurzweil 3000, etc.
- Temporarily served as a note taker for a student with a disability, ensuring notes were taken in real-time and that information was given to the student accurately and appropriately so the student can best learn and complete assignments
Resident Advisor
University Housing Services
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Built a community for 42 first-year college students by providing resources, facilitating roommate agreements, and implementing programming
- Participated in weekly on-call positions for 250 students, responded to calls and issues for students in crisis and emergency situations
- Planned, implemented, and assessed 14+ programs for residential communities related to an educational curriculum
Education
Master of Arts - Art of Teaching
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development (ECE)
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2025
Skills
Lesson-planning that is rooted in anti-racist, inclusive practices and UDI educational frameworks to best serve the students needs
Adapting plans as needed to ensure students with disabilities and emergent bilingual students can be seen, heard, and highlighted in their academic career in the classroom
Organizing needed admin tasks and paperwork to ensure a smooth transition between lessons, meetings, etc Doing so through planning lessons and having needed materials ahead of time, organizing in a binder and planner, etc
Working with and observing under teachers and admin in the school to foster a sense of community, help to serve the school community, and learn the culture and needs of the school I am in
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Student Teacher Candidate
Sacramento State University
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Hall Coordinator
University Housing Services
08.2025 - 06.2026
Student Assistant at Disability Access Center
University Disability Access Center
08.2022 - 05.2025
Resident Advisor
University Housing Services
08.2022 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Art of Teaching
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development (ECE)
California State University, Sacramento