Kaytlyn Naylon
Hanford
Summary
Education professional with strong foundation in school administration and leadership. Known for fostering positive learning environment and relationships while supporting staff, students, and families. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in organizational management, tiered systems of support and school wide systems development seeking to fill the role of site Principal.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Pinkham Elementary School, VUSD, Visalia CA
Visalia, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Member of Aspiring Principal cohort in VUSD
- Serving as site Principal for Summer School 2026
- Currently serving as Assistant Principal, overseeing all grade levels TK-6th
- Oversee, facilitate the Tier 2/3 behavior team, Tier 1 campus culture and climate team
- Evaluate, coach, and mentor teachers, support staff, and classified team members
- 504 and SST coordinator for school site
- Support with IEP meetings, processed, and family and student needs
- Oversee supervision and daily logistics of the campus operations
- Manage safety procedures and protocols campus, complete necessary compliance needs
- Collaborate and serves as the liaison with the ELOP program and After School site team
- Develop and manage the master schedule, daily bell schedule and classified staff schedules
- Admin lead supporting with student leadership and connection events and activities
- Active support for PTA, ELAC, SSC, and all after hours activities and community opportunities
Assistant Principal
La Joya Middle School, VUSD, Visalia CA
Visalia, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Member of inaugural Aspiring Principal cohort in VUSD
- Currently serving as Curriculum and Instruction and Student Services Assistant Principal
- 7th and 8th Grade student services supporting attendance, discipline, academic and social emotion interventions and student supports, Support principal in the daily operations of the school site and facilities
- Facilitated 504 plans and SST meetings for students, lead administration for Special Education Programs
- Observed, coached, and evaluated certificated and classified staff members
- Member of Tier 2/Tier 3 intervention team, Culture and Climate team, AVID team, PTSA, School Site Counsel
- Developed site based MTSS plan for multiple levels of academic, behavior and attendance intervention need
- Mentor for new/probationary teachers, provided administrative supports for Flight Crew Program
- Oversee student activities/ASB and admin over athletics and VAPA/Electives
- Support the development of clubs and enrichment opportunities
- Participated in the hiring and selection of certificated and classified staff members
- Built opportunities for positive staff growth through personal development
- Collaborated and led Professional Development sessions for staff
- Oversaw grade submissions for teachers and academic supports/meetings for students
- Wrote school safety plan and oversaw all school safety drills and procedures
- Created and implemented master schedule for certificated and classified staff
- Developed school registration, enrollment, and scheduling process and procedures
- Led vertical alignment professional developments and process with feeder schools
High School Assistant Principal
Wonderful College Prep Academy, Delano CA
Delano, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- 12th grade Assistant principal, responsible for A-G, AST, FASFA/Dream ACT applications, College Application process, Graduation completion of all seniors in addition to managing all senior activities.
- Administrator responsible for developing and implementing summer school programming.
- Led counseling and admin team to develop master schedule for year around scheduling
- Manager for Career and Technical education grants, leading all steps from development to implementation.
- Early College Pathway program administrator, successfully launching three associate degree pathways in partnership with Bakersfield College.
- Bakersfield college liaison, supporting the MOU, partnerships, academic tutoring program and professor contacts.
- Administrative lead on discipline and behavior intervention team
- Administrative lead for academic counseling team, overseeing student recovery, scheduling, and transcript audits
- Planned and facilitated year-round credit recovery system to improve A-G and Graduation completion
- Planned and assisted in leading move to distance learning and return to in person learning during COVID 19
- Completed observation rounds, end of year evaluations, and feedback cycles for teaching and counseling staff
Agriculture Career Prep Coordinator and Counselor
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Served as the academic case manager for 9th-12th grade students in the Ag Prep Pathway
- Progress monitoring for A-G, high school graduation, and Associates of Science-Transfer completion
- Facilitate and manage logistics for job shadow and internship experiences
- Facilitated 9th grade student recruitment and parent engagement workshops and meetings
- Provide career counseling and mentoring workshops with 10th-12th grade students
- Ag Prep Program coordinator, handling all logistics, budgets, and management of student program
- College and Career counselor for 12th grade students, managing college applications, financial aid, and admissions
- Lead teacher teams on integrated projects and cross curricular experiences with pathway
- Oversaw college support teachers, college success teachers, and Bakersfield College tutoring staff
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Corcoran High School, Corcoran CA
Corcoran, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- New Teacher Induction Mentor, Teacher After School Program, Advisor-Sophomore and Senior Class
- WASC Team member, New Pedagogies for Deeper Learning Training Completer, Literacy First Training Completer Buck Institute-Project Based Learning Training Completer, Kagan-Training Completer
- Collaborated with local farmers to enhance student exposure to real-world applications.
- Organized field trips to agricultural sites, enriching students' understanding of industry standards.
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Lemoore High School, Lemoore CA
Lemoore, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for agricultural education courses.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in diverse agricultural practices.
- Mentored students in leadership development through FFA (Future Farmers of America) participation.
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Brush High School, Brush CO
Brush, CO
01.2012 - 01.2014
- District Representative- Colorado Association of School Boards Leadership Conference
- 2014 Colorado Young Farmers Educational Association Outstanding Advisor of the Year
- Empowered students by introducing them to various career opportunities within agriculture and connecting them with industry professionals.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications in lesson plans.
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Durango High School, Durango, CO
Durango, CO
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Department Chair, DHS Career and Tech Education, Member, Durango 9R School District Science Curriculum Alignment Board, Durango High School Sophomore Curriculum Core Planning Team
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to the needs of diverse student populations, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply their knowledge in practical ways while developing problem-solving skills.
Education
California CLAD Authorization -
California Administrative Services Credential -
Cleared
California Single Subject Teaching Credential -
Agriculture
Masters of Educational Leadership and Administration - undefined
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education And Animal Science
Colorado State University Ft. Collins
Ft. Collins, Colorado05-2010
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- School facilities and operations
- Relationship building and networking
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Organizational leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Pinkham Elementary School, VUSD, Visalia CA
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
La Joya Middle School, VUSD, Visalia CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
High School Assistant Principal
Wonderful College Prep Academy, Delano CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
Agriculture Career Prep Coordinator and Counselor
01.2018 - 01.2021
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Corcoran High School, Corcoran CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Lemoore High School, Lemoore CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Brush High School, Brush CO
01.2012 - 01.2014
Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor
Durango High School, Durango, CO
01.2010 - 01.2012
Masters of Educational Leadership and Administration - undefined
California State University, Fresno
California CLAD Authorization -
California Administrative Services Credential -
Cleared
California Single Subject Teaching Credential -
Agriculture
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education And Animal Science
Colorado State University Ft. Collins