The Life and Times of Kayla Faria
Personal. Academic. Work Experience. Extracurricular Activities. Achievements. And everything in between.
I created this timeline chronicling my life because I am a whole person and a resume never tells the whole story. Please enjoy (:
1991-03-06 00:00:00
Birth & Baptism
Born at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Mass. (March 1991)
1993-05-08 13:59:58
Model
Placed in a baby modeling contest
1993-05-08 13:59:58
Ballet Dancer
I don't remember it, but I have a tendency to run tip-toe, so maybe that's where it all started.
1993-06-28 16:57:06
Massachusetts Resident
Moved from a tiny apartment at 485 Wood Street in Bristol, R.I. to this second-floor apartment on the bottom of the hill at 21 Jones Street in Fall River, Mass.
1994-09-05 06:47:05
Sister
Welcomed Kolby Austin Faria into our family, becoming a "big sister."
1995-05-08 13:59:58
Pianist
Took private weekly lessons with the Melody Shoppe, then JPB Piano Studios.
1996-05-08 13:59:58
YMCA Swimmer
Took swimming lessons at the YMCA in Fall River, Mass.
1996-05-23 00:00:00
Preschool Graduate
Graduated from Christ Church Day School in Swansea, Mass.
1997-06-23 00:00:00
Kindergarten Graduate
Saint Michael School (K-5) in Fall River, Mass.
1998-09-07 18:55:31
Competitive & Recreational Soccer
Fall River Youth Soccer Association
1999-03-16 06:47:05
Sacraments
Received the sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance) and the Eucharist (Communion) for the first time at Saint Michael Parish in Fall River, Mass.
1999-05-18 06:44:10
Student Volunteer
Visited with terminally-ill cancer patients at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home in Fall River, Mass.
2000-09-07 18:55:31
Club Soccer
Player and Volunteer Coach
2001-09-05 00:00:00
Student Inventor
Created the "Compact Supply Folder" (2001) and "Adjustable Headrest" (2002) for the school's Invent-a-thon events.
2001-10-05 22:54:08
Rhode Island Resident
Moved into a house in the Riverside section of East Providence, R.I.
2002-09-05 00:00:00
Middle School Student
Saint Elizabeth School
2003-07-29 22:17:41
Library Volunteer
Rogers Free Library's Summer Learning Program
2003-11-08 14:43:37
Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Nominated for the JrNYLC in Washington, D.C. Raised funds for the trip and conference tuition costs by drafting press releases, calling local businesses, and writing letters to various community leaders.
2005-07-14 06:23:34
Daycare Volunteer
Creative Kids Home Daycare
2005-07-19 19:12:50
U-16 National Futsal Champion
Earned a gold medal as a 14-year-old playing for the U-16 Shooting Stars at the National Futsal Championships in California.
2005-08-08 22:00:20
Student-Athlete
La Salle Academy
2005-08-14 06:23:34
Housekeeper, Window Washer
Jet Cleaning Company
2005-08-14 14:58:18
Spanish Language Student
Completed four years of high school Spanish at La Salle Academy in Providence, R.I.
2005-12-03 06:23:34
Town Volunteer
Breakfast with Santa, Santa's Workshop and the Bristol Town Lighting Ceremony
2007-03-23 00:00:00
Confirmation
Got confirmed in the Catholic faith at Saint Brendan Parish.
2007-07-12 22:17:41
Licensed Coach
U.S. Soccer
2008-02-16 21:50:53
Sales Associate
New Jersey Futsal
2008-06-25 06:23:34
Art-Teaching Volunteer
Saint Elizabeth Parish Vacation Bible School
2009-01-01 21:50:53
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
The Captain Hunt Early Learning Center
2009-03-22 21:50:53
Activist
"Homeless Sleep-Out"
2009-05-05 06:47:05
Sponsor
Became a confirmation sponsor to my first-cousin Allison Faria.
2009-06-10 06:52:43
Portuguese Scholar
Earned the Portuguese Beneficial Association's Don Luiz Filipe Academic Achievement Scholarship
2009-07-01 00:00:00
Janitor, Housekeeper
Mike D's Cleaning Service
2009-08-01 00:00:00
Undergraduate Student
The University of Maryland
2009-09-01 17:47:09
Shuttle-UM Bus Driver
Department of Transportation Services
2010-01-01 17:47:09
Educational Consultant
The Southwestern Company
2010-07-01 00:00:00
Janitor, Housekeeper
Mike D's Cleaning Service
2011-06-17 20:09:11
Freelance Contributor
Pitched, photographed and drafted news articles for a variety of niche student and community publications in Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
2012-01-19 19:12:50
Gender Equity Intern
National Women's Law Center
2012-04-27 17:47:09
Staff Writer, Photographer
Greenbelt News Review
2013-01-27 17:47:09
Reporter, Photojournalist
Capital News Service
2013-06-27 17:47:09
News Intern
The Prince George's Sentinel
2013-08-17 20:09:11
Law Student
University of Baltimore, Family Law Concentration
2014-03-14 02:03:30
Student Fellow, Law Clerk and Videographer
Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts
2014-03-14 02:03:30
"Rule 9" Intern
Rhode Island Legal Services' Family Preservation Project
2014-03-14 02:03:30
Student Attorney, Legislative Advocate
Bronfein Family Law Clinic
2014-05-17 20:09:11
Circuit Court Legal Extern
Office of the General Equity Masters
2015-09-19 19:12:50
Research Assistant
Community Development Clinic
2016-01-19 19:12:50
Co-mediator, Student Attorney
Mediation Clinic for Families
2016-01-19 19:12:50
Education Policy Legal Extern
Advocates for Children and Youth