Kaylee Cruz
Los Angeles
Summary
Current undergraduate student at UCLA with 3+ years of working within education. Experience at UCLA Americorps, fostering early childhood education through engaging curriculum implementation. Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills to enhance student learning outcomes. Committed to creating a nurturing environment, leveraging strong communication abilities to mentor peers and guide students toward academic success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AmeriCorps Jumpstart Member
UCLA AmeriCorps Program
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead two-hour sessions, twice a week, implementing Jumpstart's curriculum in preschool classrooms.
- Acted as an aide to teachers, assisting with classroom management and instruction.
- Worked collaboratively with a team to plan and prepare for sessions, meeting twice weekly for 2 hours.
- Committed to 200 hours of service throughout the school year.
Instructional Aide
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one support for students K-6 needing additional assistance with lessons brought in by the teacher.
- Contributed to a positive, supportive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers for improvement strategies.
- Worked at all student events held by the school by setting up, selling food, and communicating with parents/ students.
- Attended monthly meetings to go over lesson plans and ensure students were reaching their academic goals.
AVID Tutor
Ranchero Middle School
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Guided students in the right direction to reach beyond high school years and discussed the importance of college.
- Conducted tutorial sessions and discussions, motivating students to share ideas and notes to build strong communication skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas where students needed additional support, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a mentor for new tutors entering the AVID program, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective tutoring strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - English
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Cobalt Institute of Math And Science
Victorville, CA06-2022
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
After completing the AmeriCorps term of service, I was granted an award to help pay for educational expenses.
Timeline
AmeriCorps Jumpstart Member
UCLA AmeriCorps Program
11.2024 - 05.2025
Instructional Aide
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 05.2024
AVID Tutor
Ranchero Middle School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - English
Chaffey College
High School Diploma -
Cobalt Institute of Math And Science
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