K E N D A L L M .

S A I N S  
ksains@westmont.edu | (714) 408-5499

Santa Barbara, California 

EDUCATION CA Preliminary Multiple Subject K-8 Teaching Credential              Expected July 2018 

Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, Spanish Minor                             May 2017

International Experience: TCC SEVILLA - Seville, Spain                             Spring 2016

LANGUAGE Working proficiency in Spanish

SKILL

TEACHING Student Teacher - 2nd grade                                                                             Spring 2018

RELATED Adams Elementary School, Santa Barbara

EXPERIENCE Responsible for 21 students 

Collaborated with parents and Cooperating Teacher regarding student behavior and

academic progress.

Developed age-appropriate and creative lessons for both whole group and small group. 

Differentiated learning and instruction for English Learners, students with identified special

needs, and advanced students.

Pre-Professional Teacher - 4th/5th grade                                                     Fall 2018

Franklin Elementary School, Santa Barbara

Observed and taught lessons in Language Arts and Mathematics for English Learners

and G.A.T.E. students

Conducted focused case studies to diagnose individual students' needs

Planned lessons to meet student’s needs aligned with California Common Core State

Standards

Pre-Professional Teacher - 1st grade                                                                        Fall 2016

Adelante Charter School, Santa Barbara

Instructed and facilitated learning for students in a bilingual classroom

Volunteer Painting Teacher                                                                                Spring 2016

Down Syndrome Association of Seville, Seville, Spain   

Assisted in coordinating classroom supplies and schedule

Supervised 6-8 adults with Down Syndrome for 2 hour class periods

Invested and researched a specific demographic thus equipping the ability to serve

RELEVANT Spanish English Translator                                                                                      Fall 2017

EXPERIENCE Franklin Elementary School and Adams Elementary School, Santa Barbara

Translated for my Cooperating Teacher during Back to School Night 

Provided a way for Spanish-speaking parents to communicate 

Led parent-teacher conferences for Spanish-speaking parents

Reprographics Assistant                                                                            2015 - Spring 2017

Westmont College, Santa Barbara 

Fixed and navigated advanced technology such as printers, computers, and scanners 

Attended to the needs of staff and students in a professional and friendly manner