Kay Doyle

My goal as a teacher is to foster a growth mindset. My mantra is captured by the statement "All Students Can Learn." My go-to classroom management style is the "Love & Logic" strategy. This allows students to feel respected, have ownership in the classroom, and creates clear boundaries.

Core Strengths: Empathy, Flexibility, Relationship-building, Lesson Planning, Scaffolding, and IEP Progress Monitoring.

Substitute Teacher at Gem Prep Charter Schools (2026-04 – 2026-05)

• Demonstrated high levels of flexibility by stepping into various K-12 classrooms on short notice.
• Maintain classroom environments and execute lesson plans across diverse subject areas and grade levels (K-12).
• Quickly build rapport with students to ensure a safe and respectful learning atmosphere.

Special Education Partner Teacher at Gem Prep Charter School (2024-08 – 2025-07)

• Taught Math and English to students in special education grades 6-12 at students' level.
• Created tests for Math and English and helped design/test progress monitoring goals according to IEPs.
• Provided differentiated instruction and used Commonlit and Readworks as formative evaluation methods.
• Worked with students in small groups and one-on-one; assisted with homework and subbed for various teachers.
• Participated in team trainings and built relationships with students across all grades (K-12).

Teacher: 1st Grade at Woodrow Wilson (2023-08 – 2024-07)

• Utilized classroom management skills and built/reflected on lesson plans for general education.
• Scaffolded student understanding and provided differentiated instruction using Thinking Maps.
• Integrated technology to engage students in the learning process.
• Active participant in team training and grade-level meetings.

Resource Paraprofessional at Summitvue Middle School (2023-01 – 2023-05)

• Worked with students on IEPs in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Reteaught concepts as needed and helped scaffold understanding through differentiation.
• Built a strong rapport with students and subbed for various teachers across the building.

Student Intern Teacher at Mary McPherson Elementary (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Completed placements in 2nd and 5th-grade general education classrooms.
• Built and reflected on lesson plans, used assessments to drive instruction, and worked with students in whole and small groups.

Literacy Lab Tutor at Boise State University (2021-08 – 2021-12)

• Provided one-on-one reading intervention for a kindergarten student using informed data.
• Implemented decoding strategies (CVC arm taps, stretching, picture clues) and spelling skills.

Cleaning Technician at Earth Home Cleaning (2025-10 – 2026-03)

• Manage general and deluxe cleans for various clients based on specific needs.
• Use time management and self-directed workflows to meet daily goals.
• Collaborate with team members to delegate tasks and provide mutual support.
• Coordinate logistics and equipment needs via consistent team communication.
• Review client requirements in advance to organize workflow and maintain high-quality standards while setting professional boundaries.

B.A. in Elementary Education – Boise State University (2022)

A.A. in Elementary Education – College of Western Idaho (2020)