Kylie Cucalon
About Kylie Cucalon
Kylie Cucalon serves as the Vpaas Community Lead and has extensive experience in education, having worked with Teach For America since 2016. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Florida International University and a Master's degree in Education from Christian Brothers University.
Current Role at Teach For America
Kylie Cucalon serves as a Teach For America Corps Member, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is involved in educational initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes in New York, New York. Her work focuses on addressing educational inequities and fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
Previous Experience at FIU Online
Kylie Cucalon attended Florida International University (FIU) from 2008 to 2012, where she pursued a degree in Spanish Language and Literature. During her time at FIU, she engaged in various academic and extracurricular activities. She was also a student at FIU Online, contributing to her educational development in Miami, Florida.
Educational Background
Kylie Cucalon has a diverse educational background. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Florida International University, studying from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Education from Christian Brothers University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at La Universidad Espíritu Santo for one year in 2010.
Curriculum Development and Initiatives
Kylie Cucalon designed an after-school Spanish club that promoted cross-cultural understanding through various activities, including pen pals, cooking, singing, dancing, and research projects. She also created and implemented a specialized Spanish curriculum for 550 children at Caldwell-Guthrie Elementary School. Furthermore, she developed a new family number system to enhance the efficiency and safety of the car rider dismissal process, reducing the time to under 15 minutes.