ALFONSO PAYNE
Auburn,MA
Summary
Versatile educator with a strong foundation in behavior development and restorative practices, committed to promoting student accountability and wellness. Background in coaching enhances the ability to motivate and engage students through movement and collaborative learning experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading, (Grade 7-8)
Worcester East Middle School
Worcester, MA
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Deliver reading instruction to enhance comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical thinking skills.
- Differentiate lessons to address academic needs of English language learners and struggling readers.
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation and supports academic growth.
- Collaborate with reading teachers, support staff, and families to promote student success.
- Utilize technology and instructional strategies to boost literacy development and student engagement.
- Ensure safety and well-being of students throughout each school day.
Building Substitute; Wellness Room Instructor
Worcester East Middle School
Worcester, MA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed structured, safe learning environment for students in wellness room.
- Provided behavioral and educational support to students visiting wellness room.
- Addressed proactive strategies to prevent future infractions.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive student information.
- Adapted instruction to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Followed lesson plans from general education teacher, ensuring instructional continuity.
- Ensured safety and well-being of students throughout school day.
ESL (Grades 7-8), In-School Suspension
Worcester East Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported level 1-2 English language learners in developing foundational skills.
- Facilitated vocabulary acquisition and simple sentence structure for English learners.
- Provided visual scaffolds to enhance comprehension and retention.
- Created a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment to foster engagement.
- Completed mid-term progress reports to inform students and parents of strengths and areas for improvement.
- Promoted healing and reconciliation among students by addressing past conflicts.
Science, Social Studies, IA (Grade 7), ISS
Worcester East Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Partnered with general education teacher to create targeted support strategies for individual students with IEPs.
- Provided individualized support with use of modifications for students with an IEP.
- Provided encouragement and positive reinforcement to struggling students, helped students to take ownership of their learning.
- Supervise and provide support for students assigned to ISS.
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Communicate with teachers and support staff daily.
Numeracy Teacher (Grade 7)
Worcester East Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed and explained math concepts, and procedures; guided students through problem solving techniques in a clear and concise way.
- Used visual aids and manipulatives to enhance student understanding in math lessons.
- Fostered collaboration and engagement among students, encouraging differentiated perspectives that enhanced problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with math coach weekly to exchange feedback and plan targeted lessons for the upcoming week.
- Engaged in weekly department meetings to share classroom successes and identify strategies for improvement.
Building Substitute (Grades 3-5)
Swanson Road Intermediate School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered hybrid instruction, effectively integrating in-person and virtual learning experiences.
- Followed classroom plans left by the teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Reviewed student work, providing targeted feedback to reinforce understanding of curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student performance, offering insights and updates to support academic progress.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH05-2002
Skills
- Reading instruction
- Reading assessment
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- Massachusetts Test For Educators License – Physical Education (In Progress)
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
Timeline
Reading, (Grade 7-8)
Worcester East Middle School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Building Substitute; Wellness Room Instructor
Worcester East Middle School
08.2024 - 06.2025
ESL (Grades 7-8), In-School Suspension
Worcester East Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Science, Social Studies, IA (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
MBA - Human Resource Management
Franklin Pierce University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Franklin Pierce University