About Me
Languages
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Java
- Sql
Frameworks
- Bootstrap
- Spring Boot
- REST API
- JUnit
Tools
- Git
- Wordpress
Resume
Character
Kayla Pins
Creative problem solver driven by challenge. Reflective, adaptable, and coachable.
- Monticello, Iowa
- pinskayla@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Researched adolescent social and emotional development related to trauma informed care. Developed curriculum which incorporated protective factors and taught high school students the importance of understanding past and preventing future adverse childhood experiences.
Graduate coursework, Instructional Technology
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Studied instructional design for adult and adolescent learners. Focused on integrating technology skills into non-STEM classrooms.
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Studied Family and Consumer Sciences with 5-12 education endorsement. Research focus on the relationship of life skills to STEM concepts.
Professional Experience
Full Stack Java Developer Program
August 2022 - December 2022
Washington, D.C.
- Participating in a 16-week, 460+ hour Junior Full Stack Java Developer program that emphasizes hands-on practical application
- Learning and deploying the technologies involved in creating full stack web applications with Java using Spring Boot Framework, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Implementing basic unit tests and deploying the application to Heroku
Copywriter
March 2022 - Present
Molly Knuth Media, Cascade, Iowa
- Create evergreen social media content including blog posts and podcast notes eflecting the voice of various clients ranging from fitness influencers to utility companies
- Analyze data to strategize and plan social media campaigns
- Utilize Search Engine Optimization principles to increase conversion rates for clients
Teacher, Health and Family and Consumer Sciences
August 2016 - May 2022
Western Dubuque Community School District, Farley, Iowa
- Researched, planned, executed, and evaluated academic content according to state guidelines and district initiatives
- Effectively managed diverse needs of 25+ adolescent learners to increase engagement with and retention of content
- Led professional development sessions in large group (60+) and small group settings, virtually and in-person
Contact Me
I welcome new opportunities and am always up for a coffee chat.