Kristen Wilks

kristenlw@ucla.edu
(951)858-7263
11000 Weyburn Drive #429
Los Angeles, California 90024
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as an elementary school teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to child development and to
their educational needs.

EDUCATION

Master of Education (Multiple Subject Teaching Credential June 2014) June 2015
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Student Teaching Placement
Russell Elementary School LAUSD 6
th
Grade September 2013-March 2014
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Compton Unified School District 3
rd
Grade April 2014-June 2014

Bachelor of Science, Child and Adolescent Development December 2011
California State University, Fullerton

Diploma June 2007
Glen A. Wilson High School, Hacienda Heights

WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer Discovery: Johns Hopkins University June 2013- August 2013
Resident Counselor
Created, planned, and implemented educational, social, and recreational programs
Counseled peers on personal, academic, and career concerns
Managed various administrative duties including maintenance requests, incident reports, and room
transfers.
Enforced and upheld university policies
ACE Tutoring January June 2013
Tutor
Wrote individual tutoring plans in accordance to the individual needs of students
Assist students in daily homework tasks and supplemental assignments
Engage in academic activities one-on-one or in small groups
Corona Norco Unified School District January 2012-Present
Substitute Teacher K-12
Provide interim teaching and supervision for public school classrooms
Provide a safe classroom environment
Implement lesson plans
Utilize effective classroom management
MEMBERSHIPS

Black Graduate Student Association UCLA

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS ______________________________________________________________

Classroom experience in diverse environmental and geographical settings
Written and verbal communication, interpersonal relationship, and classroom management skills
Interact easily with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and age levels
Apply new strategies, theories, methodologies and practices
Organize, analyze, assess, and make recommendations based on individual assets and abilities
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, research, problem solving, organizational, and communications skills
Advanced knowledge of current and cutting-edge educational theory, strategy, methodology, and technology

Kristen Wilks
kristenlw@ucla.edu