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Kayla Johnson

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I’m incredibly passionate about education and recognize the detrimental impact of lack of access to equitable education. I'm pursuing a career as an educational psychologist to encourage young minds to explore the heights of their potential, free of any barriers.

Education

Howard University

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Masterman Julia R Sec Sch

High School
2016 - 2020

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Education

    • Dream career goals:

      Educational Psychologist

    • Youth Media Intern

      WHYY Youth Employment Program x NBC 10
      2019 – 2019

    • STAMP (STudents At Museums in Philly) Teen Council Member

      Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
      2018 – 20202 years

    • Sales Associate

      Journeys
      2020 – 20211 year

    • Front Desk Representative

      Planet Fitness
      2022 – 2022

    • Administrative Assistant

      Human Good | Mary Field Senior Apartments
      2023 – 2023

    Sports

    Ice Skating

    Club
    2023 – Present2 years

    Volleyball

    Junior Varsity
    2017 – 20181 year

    Arts

    • WHYY Youth Media Labs Program

      Cinematography
      2018 – 2019

    • Howard Players

      Theatre
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Bison Buddies — Mentor
      2023 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Waring Tutors — Elementary Literacy and Math Tutor
      2017 – 2018

    • Volunteering

      H.A.M.S. (Hispanic Or Latino Association & African-American Cultural Committee Middle School) — H.A.M.S. Team Leader
      2018 – 2020

    • Volunteering

      Temple University RapidVax — RapidVax Ambassador
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

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