Deanna Payne
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Education professional with extensive experience at Keller Independent School District, excelling in logistics coordination and team collaboration. Proven track record in implementing best practices and enhancing program efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning and problem-solving, fostering positive relationships with diverse stakeholders to drive student success and improve educational outcomes.
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Academic Intervention & §504 Coordinator
Keller Independent School District
07.2021 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents to monitor student progress.
- Gathered and organized materials to support districtwide Interventions.
- Organized meetings for educators and administrators and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost efficiencies.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, consulting with others regarding
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Developed internal guidance documents for Section 504 district wide.
- Conducted campus visits with district Interventionists and campus administrators.
- Implemented vertical and horizontal systems integration initiatives to support high student achievement.
- Develop and conduct and/or facilitate staff development, including learning on various instructional methods, enriched classroom settings, and methods for identifying students in need of academic support.
- Direct a comprehensive plan for professional development of self and assigned staff; ensure that professional development activities are aligned with district/campus goals and initiatives and current professional research.
- Provide leadership to create, implement and evaluate a program for RtI/MTSS and related programs and §504.
- Assist in analyzing the critical needs of assigned areas and conducting team efforts to design, implement, measure and refine assigned programs and procedures.
Special Education District Coordinator
Keller Independent School District
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Coordinated and supported special education programs and services to meet students’ needs; planned the necessary time, resources, and materials to support teachers in accomplishing educational goals
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for district and campus level administrators.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Organized and conducted interviews for vacant positions.
- Conducted staff evaluations yearly through observations and campus administrator input.
- Conducted and attended staffings for students who receive Special Education services.
- Provided program support and service delivery; communicated effectively within and across teams and participated in cross-functional work groups.
Assistant Principal-Keller High School
Keller Independent School District
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with Human Resource and legal guidelines.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, students, and other campus administrators.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- · Participated in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members; assist in the development, maintenance, and utilization of information systems to record and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- · Served as chairperson in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- · Serve on student support committees (i.e., CARE team, SAVE committee)
- Served as the campus Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education Liaison, At Risk Coordinator and Liaison, ESL/LPAC Liaising and supported PTSA campus activities throughout the year.
- Served as textbook coordinator; issuing, ordering, and organizing textbooks for the current and upcoming school year.
Extended School Year Administrator
Keller Independent School District
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Utilized effective communication and collaboration skills between and among various areas of the organization to maximize service delivery, program development, and student maintaining of skills.
- Ensured that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional and instructional periods.
- Observed and monitored classroom instruction to support teachers and ensure appropriate instructional strategies were utilized and relevant learning opportunities were provided for all learners.
- Responsible for the overall ESY daily operations while ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal laws.
Positive Behavior Support Specialist
Keller Independent School District
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Supported the administration and teachers who have a PBS (Positive Behavior Support) program on campus to ensure educational excellence
- Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
- Planned and implemented ongoing staff professional development and in-service training days to enhance knowledge, skills and to ensure student success.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve student success.
- Created and enhanced a common vision with staff for district/program improvement
- Planned and implemented program components, which address anger management, self-discipline, life-style management, and social skills.
- Conducted monthly meetings with program teachers to discuss student progress, strategies implemented, and any other important information regarding student/teacher support needed.
Behavior Specialist
Birdville Independent School District
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to ensure safety of students and staff.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on student data.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of students accessing the Behavioral Program.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided instructional and intervention resources and curriculum materials to teachers to ensure student success.
Special Education Resource Teacher (Depart. Head)
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted the principal in the selection and evaluation of department members
- ·Oversaw a department of 47 staff members and five different programs
- Communicated with leads of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- ·Reviewed and evaluated special education students files to verify compliance with state and federal regulations.
- · Coordinated the identification and instructional programming of special education students (e.g., Education Management Team and Central Individual Education Plans, testing, out of school referrals, student records, etc.)
- Planned and conducted monthly Inclusion Committee meetings.
Special Education Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Created and implemented real life lessons for School Community Based classroom to correspond with the curriculum in the regular education classroom
- Provided information to staff, parents and other personnel about students Individual Education Plan in annual, triennial, transitional, dismissal and screening meetings
- Conducted weekly meetings with physical, occupational, and speech therapist to discuss student progress.
- Administrator for Summer School, General Education, Summer School 2005, 2006
Special Education Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
07.2000 - 06.2004
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs based on the assessments conducted to determine their present levels.
- Planned and implemented daily activities to ensure students engagement and continued progress to meet their individual goals in small groups and individually.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
01.1997 - 06.2020
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students across various subjects.
- Collaborated with general education teachers from across academic departments to ensure student success.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs and develop individual student goals.
Education
Administrative Certification - Administration I
Western Maryland College
Westminster, MDMaster of Science - Special Education
Western Maryland College
Westminster, MDAdministrative Certification - All Levels
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TXMaster of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury State University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Administrative leadership
- Logistics coordination
- Best practices implementation
- Strategic planning
- Collaboration
- Data Analysis
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate
- Classroom Teacher-Elementary Self-Contained (Gr 1-8)
- Classroom Teacher-Generic Special Education (Gr PK-12)
- Principal (Gr EC-12)
Timeline
District Academic Intervention & §504 Coordinator
Keller Independent School District
07.2021 - Current
Special Education District Coordinator
Keller Independent School District
07.2015 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal-Keller High School
Keller Independent School District
07.2013 - 06.2015
Extended School Year Administrator
Keller Independent School District
06.2010 - 06.2013
Positive Behavior Support Specialist
Keller Independent School District
09.2008 - 06.2013
Behavior Specialist
Birdville Independent School District
08.2007 - 09.2008
Special Education Resource Teacher (Depart. Head)
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2006
Special Education Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
07.2000 - 06.2004
Special Education Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
01.1997 - 06.2020
Administrative Certification - Administration I
Western Maryland College
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Maryland College
Administrative Certification - All Levels
Dallas Baptist University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury State University
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