Payton Starke
Education Specialist
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Emerging understanding of universal design for learning. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Moderate to Severe
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
Sacramento , CA
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Delivered effective, inclusive, and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Customer Service Manager
University Enterprises Inc.
Sacramento, CA
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
- Improved customer service initiatives by streamlining sales and order management processes.
- Completed special projects by using effective decision making, critical thinking and time management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 08.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
San Diego, CA 03.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Student records management
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
03.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher, Moderate to Severe
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Sacramento
08.2016 - 06.2019
Customer Service Manager
University Enterprises Inc.
04.2016 - 09.2019