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ALFONSO PAYNE

Auburn,MA

Summary

Versatile and student-focused educator with a strong foundation in classroom management, behavior development, and restorative practices currently pursuing a career in Physical Education. Ability to lead structured, engaging environments that promote student accountability, wellness, and social-emotional development. Experienced in working across primary and secondary grade levels, managing diverse behaviors. Former collegiate coaching professional who is passionate about using movement and team-oriented activities to support lifelong fitness and personal growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-School Suspension; Substitute (Grades 7-8)

Worcester East Middle School
08.2024 - Current
  • Enforce school rules, maintain a disciplined environment, and ensure that our students are on task for learning.
  • Provide behavioral and educational support for students visiting the ISS room, ensuring that students remain on track with learning.
  • Address behavioral issues, providing positive feedback, and working with students to prevent future infractions.
  • Communicate with teachers, counselors, and other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to student support.
  • Manage student behavior to ensure a productive and conducive learning environment.
  • Adapt to different learning styles and student needs within a single-day.

ESL (Grades 7-8), In-School Suspension

Worcester East Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Focused on helping students develop proficiency in English.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices for ISS.
  • Focus on repairing the harm done, promote healing and reconciliation amongst the student population.

Inclusion - Science, Social Studies (Grade 7), ISS

Worcester East Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Work closely with general education teacher to develop individual support plans for students.
  • Provides support and modifications for students struggling in both areas.
  • Co-taught science and social studies in an inclusion setting throughout the school year, supporting students with IEPs.
  • Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement, and also help students take ownership of their learning.
  • Supervise and provide support students assigned to ISS.
  • Maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Numeracy Teacher (Grade 7)

Worcester East Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Analyze and explain math concepts, and procedures.
  • Guiding students through problem-solving techniques in a clear and concise way.
  • Provided extra help, addressing learning difficulties utilizing techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives to help build confidence.
  • Promote collaboration and engagement allowing for different perspectives amongst students.
  • Collaborate with math coach weekly to discuss to the lesson plan for the upcoming week.
  • Participated in department meetings providing insight on both successes as well as areas needing improvement.

Building Substitute (Grades 3-5)

Swanson Road Intermediate School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by the teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Check student work and provide feedback ensuring that students stay on track with the curriculum.
  • Monitored student performance and provided regular updates.
  • Enforced both school and classroom rules and etiquette to maintain order in classroom.
  • Delivered instruction in a Hybrid model balancing in-person and virtual learning environments.

Recruiter

Automotive Search Group
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements.
  • Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
  • Source top talent through various channels including: social media, campus activities, cold calling, internet job boards, and employee referrals.
  • Facilitate the hiring process for open positions, including interviewing and screening applicants while documenting candidate activity in our Applicant Tracking System.
  • Conduct over-the-phone interviews to qualify candidates and gain a greater understanding of their previous experience as well as their attributes.
  • Build relationships with hiring managers and other key roles within our dealership locations.

Service Specialist I

Unum
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Successfully execute processes for managing new business and policy change applications to enhance the customer experience and reduce customer effort.
  • Develop partnerships and work effectively and collaboratively with all partners (Risk Underwriters, ,Account Managers and Billing Specialist) to identify and resolve issues which may prevent the company from accepting an application.
  • Maintain productivity measurement goals, time service and quality standards.
  • Adhere to privacy guidelines and ensure caution is taken to ensure all names, addresses, policy numbers are accurate and not inadvertently sent to unauthorized individuals.

Contract Recruiter

Randstad (Hanover Insurance Group)
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Partnered with hiring managers and HR business partners to develop sound sourcing strategies and provided selection expertise for open requisitions.
  • Collaborated with all levels of management to create key opportunities for ideal candidates and recommended changes to increase role efficiencies across multiple departments.
  • Assisted and managed internal candidates though the internal hiring process.
  • Proactively used sourcing and recruiting tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, People Fluent ATS database) and attended college fairs to educate and encourage job seekers.

Men's Basketball Coach

Assumption College
09.2007 - 08.2013
  • Identified, evaluated and oversaw recruitment of student athletes and ensured a lasting personal relationship with all recruits throughout the process.
  • Coordinated fundraising efforts for the Men's Basketball Program and supported organization of community events.
  • Assisted with the program's individual and team camp to develop skill as well as team morale.
  • Oversaw scheduling of Division I opponents for preseason/exhibition games in preparation for regular season competition.
  • Managed recruiting software (Front Rush) that connected, tracked and successfully engaged over 300 student-athletes annually.

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
05.2002

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Flexibility
  • Restorative practice
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish)
  • Classroom management
  • Adaptability
  • Physical education instruction
  • Computer literacy

Community Service

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Flagg Street School
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Belmont Street Community School
  • Special Olympics Massachusetts - Bancroft School
  • Community Harvest Project, North Grafton, MA
  • Auburn Youth & Family Services - Auburn, MA

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Massachusetts Test For Educators License – Physical Education (In Progress)

Timeline

In-School Suspension; Substitute (Grades 7-8)

Worcester East Middle School
08.2024 - Current

ESL (Grades 7-8), In-School Suspension

Worcester East Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Inclusion - Science, Social Studies (Grade 7), ISS

Worcester East Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Numeracy Teacher (Grade 7)

Worcester East Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Building Substitute (Grades 3-5)

Swanson Road Intermediate School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Recruiter

Automotive Search Group
07.2019 - 06.2021

Service Specialist I

Unum
05.2017 - 06.2019

Contract Recruiter

Randstad (Hanover Insurance Group)
11.2015 - 02.2017

Men's Basketball Coach

Assumption College
09.2007 - 08.2013

MBA - Human Resource Management

Franklin Pierce University

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Franklin Pierce University

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