Kayla Kormos

517-918-5920
Kkormos@sienaheights.edu
5583 Billmyer Hwy Tecumseh, MI 49286

K-12 Certification Special Education Cognitive Impairment

6-12 Certification Secondary English
Objective
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Seeking employment as a special education teacher for students with special needs K-12 and
secondary English.

Professional Profile
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A passionate, hardworking, and adaptable candidate seeking a position for a special education
career aiming to make a difference in the lives of many students. A dedicated and caring
candidate that shows great patience, organization, and collaboration. Creatively problem
solving and differentiating for all types of disabilities.

Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Education, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI Anticipated Date of

Major: Special Education CI Graduation May 2021
Major: Secondary English
GPA: 3.970

Associate of Arts: Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI May 2016

Major: Liberal Arts
G.P.A: 3.95

Student Teaching Experience

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Onsted Middle School Onsted, Michigan September 2020

November 2020
● Small group differentiated instruction
● Literacy circles
 ● Individualized instruction
● Whole group teaching and modeling
● Assisted in writing quizzes
● Assisted in grading papers and logging them into home access
● Behavior management strategies and practices
● Classroom management strategies and implementation
● Modification of assignments and instruction for students with disabilities
● Lesson planning full weeks for suspense units
● Unit planning for suspense narrative
● Use of multiple intelligences integrated in lessons
● Use of technology such as document camera and projector
● Focus on building positive relationships with students
● Developed strong time management
● Accommodating lesson plans to meet individual needs of students

Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Field Experiences:

Hours: 450+
Schools:
● Madison Schools (Elementary, Middle, and High School)
● Michener Elementary School
● Parma Western Middle School
● Porter Center
● Lincoln Elementary School
● Tecumseh High School
● Addison Middle School
● Lyle Torrant Center
● Onsted Middle School

Awards and Accolades

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● Distinguished Senior in Education May 2019

● Sigma Tau Delta English May 2019
● Senior English Program Award May 2020
● Phi Theta Kappa Honors English Award May 2016
● Outstanding Major in Special Education April 2020
● Dean's List Every Semester

Work Related Experiences

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Hope Community Center May 2017-Present

● Working with members with special needs
● Program planning
● Focused outreach to families
● CPR training
● Building social relationships
● Teaching functional skills

Caregiver for young lady with special needs April 2016-Present

● Organize activities
● Initiate positives responses
● Personal Care
● Helping with school work
● Behavior management
Tutoring 2014-2019
● Cooper Street Prison: tutoring men in prison in English to help them get their GED.
● Tutoring English at Jackson College to college students
● Tutoring American Sign Language at Siena Heights University

Volunteer Work 2014-2016

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● 100 hours of volunteerism in a self-contained classroom at Parma Western under Erin
Hendricks assisting in one-on-one help, small group, grading, and functional skills.
● Bell ringing for The Salvation Army\

Other Work Experience

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Applebee's May 2014-Present
● Multi-tasking
● Adaptability
● High pressure situations
● Social Interactions
● Promoted from host-server

Campus Involvement
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● Phi Theta Kappa
● T.E.A.C.H Organization
 ● Varsity Softball at JCC
● Varsity Basketball at JCC
● Varsity Softball at Siena Heights University

References
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Dr. Carrie Mitchell

Associate Professor
Coordinator of Special Education Programs
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
(419)367-1606

Sally Rae
Associate Professor
Secondary Program Coordinator
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
(517)264-7892

Julie Ross
Assistant Professor
Assistant professor of education/special education.
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian MI 49221
(517)605-5432.

Stefanie Wetherby
Secondary English Teacher
Onsted Middle School
11137 Greenridge Dr.
Jerome MI 49249
(517) 262-5173

Katie O’Hotzke
Program Director
Hope Community Center
889 Addison Street
Adrian MI 49221
(734) 846-4819