DIANA LYNN KAYSEN
***************@*****.***
*** ***** ****, ***. # **, Turlock, CA 95380
CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science Degree, Organizational Behavior University of San Francisco, Graduated with Honors Total Quality Management in Education Institutions Certificate Human Resources Certificate
California State University, Stanislaus
Associate of Arts Degree, Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Mission College, Graduated with Honors; 1995 Outstanding Alumna Fine Arts and Leadership Programs
Mount St. Mary’s University, Honors Student
FT Vocational Education Designated Subject “Marketing” Teaching Credential California Commission for Teacher Credentialing #980060685 (1992—2002) Educator Experience
AMPACT Reading Corps
Reading Tutor, Campus Park Elementary School, Livingston, California 2022—2024
Taught literacy interventions in-person to first and second grade students. Developed team etiquette practices for students reading in pairs. Communicated students’ progress to teachers. Designed student behavior incentive charts and rewards systems. Facilitated students’ collaboration stories with student illustrations. Mentored first year AmeriCorps Tutors.
AMPACT Reading Corps
Virtual Reading Tutor, Malaga Elementary School, Fowler, California 2021—2022
Taught literacy interventions virtually to second grade students. Designed student recognition certificates to award to students upon completion of literacy interventions. Introduced students to visual art elements virtually as a Fun Friday incentive. Page 1 of 3
Turlock Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter for Families 2021-2024
AmeriCorps Member Volunteer
Developed curriculum and taught life and social skills. Introduced residents to Central Valley economic development opportunities and workforce preparedness skills. Developed curriculum and taught therapeutic arts. Developed curriculum and facilitated grief recovery and anger management support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participated in special community events in the role of guest greeter and meal server. Expanded Learning Program Educator
Merced County Office of Education
ASSETS After School Expanded Learning Program
2020—2021
Developed PBIS, UDL and SEL curriculum. Taught virtually during the COVID pandemic. Introduced SEL coping strategies to include Tai Chi and Yoga exercises. Developed virtual visual arts and agriculture clubs. Developed a virtual “Book Buddies” storyteller program. Encouraged students to complete classwork and reading assignments. Empire Union Schools District
ASES After School Program
2019—2020
Developed PBIS curriculum and lesson plans. Taught social skills, kindness and empathy. Taught visual arts and agriculture clubs.
Classroom Para-Educator
Turlock Unified Schools District
Special Education Substitute Para Educator
2014—2019
Sierra Vista Family Services
Special Education Para-Educator and Activity Director 1987
Los Angeles Unified Schools Youth Services Division Director, Publicity, Graphic Arts and Photography for 119 Schools After School and Vacation Playground Recreation Program Specialist Elementary School Instructional Para-Educator
1975-1980
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Career Education and Workforce Preparedness Educator Experience Turlock Irrigation District
Education Specialist
1998-2002
Developed the “TID / FYI” education program. Curriculum featured actual energy, water and salmon charts, tables and graphs. Trained 2,000 teachers and conducted classroom presentations to benefit 3,500 students grades kindergarten through college. Facilitated water, energy and leadership classroom presentations in the three-county service delivery area. Participated in Agriculture in the Classroom teacher workshops. Stanislaus County Office of Education
Career Education Specialist and Total Quality Management Group Facilitator 1992-1998
Developed the award winning “Preparing Our Future Workforce” career education program. Recruited and trained 450 volunteer business representatives to serve as classroom career presenters. Trained 2,600 teachers. Conducted classroom presentations to benefit 31,000 students. Recognized with the 1995 “Golden Bell Award” and the 1995 Modesto Chamber of Commerce “Excellence in Education Award.” Stanislaus County Economic Development Corporation Director, Business Retention and Expansion
1988-1992
Developed the “SCEDCO Serving Students” economic development and workforce preparedness education program for Stanislaus County Students. Wrote three labor market reports. Responsible for job development and marketing activities for SCEDCO, Private Industry Council and Central Valley Opportunity Center. Volunteer Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team Member Diversity and Inclusion Joint Taskforce Team Member City of Turlock and California State University, Stanislaus 2018--2023
Turlock Unified Schools District and Turlock Chaplaincy, Inc. Character Coach / Certified Critical Incident Stress Manager (CISM) Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS) 2014--2022
Turlock Unified Schools District
PBIS Leadership Team Member
2019—2020 Page 3 of 3