Kayla N. Whaley
EDUCATION:
Auburn University | Auburn, AL
Master of Education in Higher Education Administration
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.56/4.0
Cum Laude | Dean’s List Spring 2012
December 2014
December 2012
EXPERIENCE:
Auburn University | Auburn, AL
NSF AGEP T-PAC Program Manager | July 2015- Present
 Monitor program expenses, submit orders for materials and supplies, and compile and organize budget documents
 Assist with coordination of program activities and organize meetings on site for program
 Serve as a liaison with grant program managers at partnering institutions and department of Curriculum and Teaching staff
 Help with recruitment and retention of graduate students
Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City, AL
Career Transitions Specialist | July 2014-July 2015
 Coached a roster of 70 Students on eight areas that effect their college experience
 Supported technical and allied health students with their challenges
 Acted as a liaison between students and faculty
Auburn University Student Government Association | Auburn, AL
Graduate Advisor | August 2013-July 2014
 Advised Hey Day, an annual event which is one of Auburn’s oldest traditions that encourages Auburn spirit
 Assisted in development of curriculum, schedules, and training for the two-day High School Leadership Conference
 Coordinated four American Red Cross Blood Drives
Richland Road Elementary | Auburn, AL
School Intern | August 2012-December 2012
 Taught and managed 18 first graders
 Accumulated over 400 hours of classroom experience observing, co-teaching, and teaching whole and small group lessons
 Developed lesson plans including content standards, the 5 E Learning cycle, and student assessments
Auburn University Family Child Care Partnerships | Auburn, AL
Student Assistant | May 2012-September 2012
 Organized and assisted with the planning and execution of the summer Child Care Conference
 Planned and prepared monthly themed unit plans
 Performed clerical duties including phone calls, errands, and email correspondences
Auburn University Veterinary Library | Auburn, AL
Student Assistant | January 2011-July 2012
 Maintained library by helping patrons, returning books, and keeping the library orderly under direction from the librarian
 Communicated effectively with Auburn students and faculty to give them the help they needed
Successfully Orientating Students | Auburn, AL
Orientation Leader | October 2010-August 2011
 Led transfer students in campus tours and facilitated discussions about transitioning into Auburn University
 Created a positive rapport and helped recruit prospective Auburn students
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________
Administrative Internship | Auburn, AL
Career Center | January-April 2014
 Planned Pro Students Program End of the Year Event
 Worked with college students to critique resumes and cover letters
Assessment Project | Auburn, AL
Residence Life | January- April 2014
 Worked colleagues to develop three surveys that assessed the new protocol that Auburn University Residence Life will be
implementing in Fall 2014