Hi, I’m Kailey!
I’m based in the East Bay and live with my husband, our dog, two cats, and an elderly leopard gecko. The things I enjoy most are playing with Pepper (my mini-poodle), writing songs on my guitar, and making any and all kinds of art.
I really truly enjoy every aspect of teaching. I absolutely love helping students develop the skills that will help them achieve their goals. Watching a student’s relationship with learning change for the positive is one of the greatest joys of my work.
Through my work, I support young readers through personalized literacy and math instruction grounded in my experience as a classroom teacher, school librarian, and curriculum writer with a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I have been an educator for eight years, and it has been an honor to work with hundreds of young people in that time. I’ve seen students make leaps and bounds with the right support, and I hope that together, we can work to help your child reach for the stars.
Pepper loves to greet students and keep parents company on the nearby couch.
Experience & Qualifications
Six years teaching K-2 in the Bay Area, while attending the CORE Reading Academy
Classroom Teacher
Helped students and families discover high quality literature
School Librarian
Developed language arts curriculum that is used in classrooms across Oakland Unified School District
Curriculum Designer
Studied Elementary Education with an emphasis on English language learners
Master’s Degree
What Colleagues Say
"She puts her whole heart into everything she does."
— Grade-Level Teaching Partner
— Principal, Highland Community School“Kailey created a warm, safe, and welcoming learning environment. It was evident that a great deal of learning was happening because she worked hard to make instruction accessible for every child.”
— Curriculum Writing Supervisor, OUSD“Kailey is highly competent, reflective, and creative. She is a true team player, a thoughtful problem solver, and someone who consistently brings strong ideas and dedication to her work.”
— Curriculum Writing Supervisor, OUSD“Her teaching practices were exemplary and recognized throughout the district. The literacy curriculum she helped develop is now used daily by first-grade teachers throughout Oakland Unified.”
“She keeps up to date with current research on best practices in teaching reading. Her work is important to her because she wants it to make a meaningful impact.”
— Teaching Partner, Highland Comm. School— Principal, Highland Community School"She has a lasting first impression that reflects who she is as both a person and an educator."
"She puts her whole heart into everything she does."