Kayla Gehm

22 Graham Avenue, Education Building, Room 1241 Cortland, NY 13045 | (607)753-2706 | kayla.gehm@cortland.edu

Education
B.S. in Business Administration with Concentration in Management June 2016
Elmira College, Elmira NY
MST Childhood Education May 2017
SUNY Cortland, Cortland NY
Experience
Head Swim Coach August 2017 - Current
Cortland Adaptive Swim Team, Cortland NY
 Instruct swimmers with various disabilities and ages to get them ready for competition.
 Record comments about each swimmer’s practice in a journal to track progress.
 Monitor student instructors who are working with the team for college credit.
Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach August 2017 - Current
SUNY Cortland, Cortland NY
 Assist the head swimming and diving with organizational tasks.
 Direct swimmers through required practices and correct stroke techniques.
 Recruit future swimming and diving team members.
Practicum - Student Teacher Candidate September 2017 - Current
Dryden Elementary School, Dryden NY
 Teach in 2nd grade and 4th grade classrooms.
 Assist the host teacher in lessons and guide students through material.
Practicum Student July 2017
Homer Elementary School, Homer NY
 Observed and assisted with literacy instruction in a 2nd grade classroom during summer school.
Permanent Substitute January 2017 – May 2017
Akron Public Schools, Akron OH
 Planned and implemented enrichment level reading activities for students in various grades.
 Planned and implemented math activities for fifth graders and needed extra instruction.
 Substituted in classrooms where needed based on principal’s instructions.
 Aided teachers with various tasks such as state testing and taking students on field trips.
Waterfront Director May 2014 - August 2016 (Seasonal)
Broome County Parks and Recreation, Binghamton, NY
 Managed lifeguards and boathouse attendants to ensure proper work performance and shift coverage
 Chief respondent to any major incidents that occurred in the park
 Supervised regular training activities for lifeguards to help maintain the necessary rescue and teamwork skills
Lifeguard May 2011- August 2017 (Seasonal)
Broome County Parks and Recreation, Binghamton, NY.
Certifications
Project Wild November 2017
Project Learning Tree November 2017
Project Wet November 2017
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers July 2017
First Aid certified through the American Red Cross July 2017
Waterfront Lifeguard Certified through the American Red Cross November 2017
Achievements and Awards
Founders Scholarship August 2013 – June 2016
BS with Cum Laude Distinction June 2016