Malayna Keller

2200 Panther Trail Apt.614 Austin, TX 78704

(435) 760-4130 MalaynaK@gmail.com malaynak.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To be an active and supportive member of a school community by contributing, sharing, and utilizing my knowledge of art, technology,
ESL integration and intervention in a multicultural classroom/school through teaching early elementary grades (K-6).
EDUCATION
University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
2009-2013
B.S. in Elementary Education

Interventional reading practicum and tutoring using NextSteps and HigherSteps at Rose Park Elementary and University of Utah
reading clinic

Semester abroad at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia primarily studying special education July 2011- Dec. 2011
The Fashion Institute of Design& Merchandising (Los Angeles, CA)
Major: Visual Communications

Studied fine arts in the areas of: ideation sketching, art composition and psychology, graphic design
and small sculpture

2007- 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Elementary Teaching License and ESL Endorsement

May 2015

Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) Certified

Utah Elementary Teaching License and ESL Endorsement

May 2013
th
o Praxis II Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Exam with top 90 percentile scores in mathematics and science

Sept. 2014

EXPERIENCE
KIPP Austin Public School: Obras Elementary (Austin, TX)
July 2013-June 2016
Kindergarten English Lead Teacher

Taught kindergarten (full day) at an extended day, dual language immersion school with class sizes of 30 English language
learning (ELL) students.

Students had diverse needs including severe special and behavioral challenges seeing positive response to RTI and behavioral
interventions

Mentored two partner teachers assisting their growth as educators in class management, lesson development, and execution

Researched, edited, and piloted a school wide, in-class management system that greatly improved student behavior, culture, and
integrated social-emotional learning strategies

Effectively utilized SAMA training and techniques for de-escalating and restraining in high stress and dangerous situations with
students

Taught highest scoring kindergarten class in KIPP Austin Public Schools district for MOY school year 2015-2016

Served on school social committee improving teacher and administrator culture and sustainability by planning, organizing and
running social events and celebrations with a team of five

Helped develop and implement curriculum for kindergarten

Rolling Meadows Elementary School (West Valley City, UT)
Aug. 2012- May 2013
Student Teacher, AmeriCorps Volunteer

Taught full day kindergarten class in Title I school of 22 ethnically diverse students representing five different languages, two
students with speech impediments, and one student with OCD

Successfully integrated fine arts and technology while following core curriculum standards

Created and executed an anti-bully, service-learning project between kindergarten and 6th grade students

Recruited community volunteers to enhance the students learning and classroom experience
Rose Park Elementary School (Salt Lake City, UT)
Paraprofessional, Teaching Aid

Instructed art in the summer program in Title I school with 60 multicultural 2nd-6th graders

March 2010- June 2011

Aided in full day kindergarten classroom of 20 ethnically and linguistically diverse students including children of refugee families,
students with ADHD, and several English language learners
Tutored 6th grade ELL students in reading who progressed a full grade level in 8 weeks

SKILLS

Highly effective and skilled in behavior management and growth with student who have severe behavioral needs
Creative skills in a variety of artistic mediums (studied art while in Australia and California)
Adaptive and sensitive to other cultures; extensive traveling experience including Africa, Israel, Indonesia, Europe, and Australia