Kayla Holsan

kayla.holsan@gmail.com | 970 - 812 - 6348

Education_________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education Graduation May 4, 2018

University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

• Awarded Dean’s List : 5 semesters

Open Contract with Granite School District

Certification
Utah Elementary Teaching License ESL Endorsement November 2017

• Passed Praxis II Elementary Content, ESL

Teaching Experience
Whittier Elementary School, Granite School District August, 2017 - Present

Student Teacher West Valley City, Utah

• Taught kindergarten class of 22 ethnically diverse students, including students with

ADHD, autism, speech impediments, and learning disabilities

• Raised students benchmark scores from only 3 students on or above benchmark to

86% of students on or above benchmark

• Assessed literacy using DIBELS

• Completed third term benchmark assessments, report cards, and SEP conferences

• Developed and implemented a classroom management plan that focused on

following directions with incentives and consequences

• Participated in and brought students to SST meetings as well as Community Council

• Integrated art, social studies, science, and technology into lesson plans

After-school Science Club January 2017 - May 2017

Science Teacher Salt Lake City, Utah

• Teach second grade students of ethnically diverse students at a Title 1 school

• Created lesson plans and activities to work with students on science concepts
through NGSS standards

• Integrated art and literacy into science lessons and activities

Wendy’s Preschool Pals August 2014 - May 2016

Preschool Teacher Salt Lake City, Utah

• Teach 4 and 5 year old ethnically diverse students, including students with autism

• Assisted in teaching students literacy and mathematic skills

• Create lesson plans and work with students on their social skills

• Maintained a clean and safe environment for all students

Skills
• Trained in Next Steps and Higher Steps through the UURC

• Proficient in Microsoft and iOS

• SMART Board