Kayla R.

Nakano
23265 Castillia Way Unit G California, MD 20619
(504)613-7449
kaylajreed1991@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a position as the Education Manager for the Young Marines Program

Education
B.A. Degree in English M.A. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
May 2014 Anticipated Graduation - Summer 2017
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Relevant Coursework: Learning and Instruction,
Concentration in Secondary Education Differentiation and Technology, Monitoring and Aligning
Curriculum
Technology Related Coursework: Technology for Planning and
Evaluation, Multimedia Development, Online Learning Design

Certifications
Maryland Educator Certificate
Type: Professional Eligibility Certificate
Certification Area: English 7-12
Educator ID: 1069
Valid from: 1/1/2015 12/31/2019

Work Experience
Teacher, La Plata High School, La Plata, MD
August 2015-Present
Responsible for planning, instruction, and assessment of English III A-Level, English III Honors, English IV Honors, and AP
English Literature and Composition courses
Worked with grade level teams to design and implement curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards

Incorporated differentiated learning strategies to meet a variety of student needs

Implemented technology instruction and technology-driven lessons including a flipped or blended learning environment to prepare
students to become 21st Century learners

Teacher, South Plaquemines High School, Buras, LA

August 2014-May 2015
Responsible for planning, instruction, and assessment of English III, English IV, AP English Language and Composition, and AP
English Literature and Composition courses (all courses aligned with CCSS)
Implemented SpringBoard curriculum for English III and English IV; Unique syllabi constructed for AP courses

Trainings/Professional Development
Participated in bi-weekly cross-curricular Professional Learning Communities and bi-monthly departmental PLCs; also participated
in two district-wide professional development days that involved district-wide departmental PLCs at South Plaquemines High
School
APSI for English Language and Literature, June and July 2014 respectively
Introduction to SpringBoard framework, June 2014 additional training on assessment and student engagement during the 2014 fall
semester
ACT training for standards alignment and implementation November 2014, January 2015 for part two of the training
Trained in student assessment and progress programs - Study Island, iReady, Turnitin, and Revision Assistant
Attended quarterly, district-wide and monthly, school-based professional development centered around standards attainment, core
learning strategies, and technology integration
Facilitated student data analysis as part of a School Improvement Team to set school-wide goals to improve student achievement on
English Language Arts assessments
Worked in conjunction with the English department to develop cross-curricular learning strategies specific to school improvement
goals and facilitated the training of other staff members on the implementation of said strategies.

Memberships & Affiliations

Member of National Council of Teachers of English
Attended 2013 National Convention in Boston, MA & 2014 National Convention in Washington, D.C.

Presented a study on the teacher preparation program as part of a panel of LSU professors and students

Attended the 2013 & 2014 ALAN Workshop

References
Professional Charles County Public Schools Affiliates
Denise Childers, department head (2015-2016) and teacher mentor, dchilders@ccboe.com
Brooke Shnipes, department head (2017), bshnipes@ccboe.com
Michael Larson, Assistant Principal LPHS (2015-2017), mblarson@ccboe.com
Vera Young, English Content Specialist for Charles County Board of Education, vyoung@ccboe.com