Cheryl Payton
Summary
Motivated Behavior Specialist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around children in need . Enthusiastic Educator bringing 25+ years of experience in education. Passionate about helping students achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Saginaw Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
Truant Officer
Saginaw Public Schools
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Conduct investigations and analyze cases of no show or drop out.
- develop innovative ideas/techniques to solve truancy issues.
Attendance Clerk
Saginaw Public School District
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Input daily attendance information into office database for [Number]-student school.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Saginaw Public School District
08.2001 - 09.2007
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Accelerated Reader Teacher
Saginaw Public School District
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Teacher Aide
Saginaw Public School District
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Marketing Management
Baker College
Flint, MI05.1987
Skills
* Microsoft Office
* Excel
* PowerPoint
* Outlook
* Peripheral Devices
* Anger Management
* Records Management
* Public Speaking
* Report Writing
Affiliations
Former Buena Vista Township Board of Trustees
Former Michigan Township Association, Member
Certification
Mental Health First Aid
USA/National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Saginaw Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Truant Officer
Saginaw Public Schools
03.2015 - 03.2018
Attendance Clerk
Saginaw Public School District
08.2007 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Saginaw Public School District
08.2001 - 09.2007
Accelerated Reader Teacher
Saginaw Public School District
08.2000 - 08.2001
Teacher Aide
Saginaw Public School District
08.1998 - 08.2000
Associate of Arts - Business Marketing Management
Baker College
Mental Health First Aid
USA/National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
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