Elise Payne
Memphis,TN
Summary
Motivated and organized professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experienced in teaching ESL and collaborating with families from diverse backgrounds. Proficient in managing 504 and IEP plans, conducting parent-teacher conferences, and training fellow educators. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive lesson plans and assess student progress effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Math Teacher
Memphis College Prep
Memphis, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Teach iReady Math curriculum
- Annotate weekly lesson plans
- Instruct RTI (intervention) scholars and progress monitor
- Interact and engage with parents, scholars and other staff daily
- Create a positive learning community for scholars
First Grade ELA Teacher
Cornerstone Prep
Denver
12.2024 - Current
- Teach CKLA First grade curriculum
- Annotate weekly lesson plans ELA
- Observe and input Behavior and Academic Logs
- Create positive space for student learning
First Grade Teacher
Arrow Academy of Excellence
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Create weekly Lesson Plans
- Teach all subjects (Wonders ELA, I-Ready Math, Studies Weekly Science, Soc. Studies)
- Provide an engaging learning environment for students
- Create a positive and effective classroom culture for student success
- Use student data to guide teaching methods for student achievements
- Maintains communication between students, families, and other staff for a better school and community
Substitute Teacher
Collierville School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Accurately follows daily schedule established by the classroom teacher
- Direct the classroom, accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals outlined in the lesson plans
- Comply with all procedures, guidelines, and policies of the school at all times
Kindergarten Teacher
John P. Freeman Optional School
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Create weekly lesson plans
- Weekly annotations in Math and ELA
- Assign in class work and homework
- Effective classroom management
- Active and engaging learning
- Shelby County Schools
Team Teacher Pre-K4
Perea Elementary
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Create daily lesson plans for students and deliver active learning
- Take daily anecdotal notes on students
- Conduct Home Visits
- On Job Training
- High Scope and Settle Your Glitter Curriculum
- Daily Parent interaction
- Input COR notes on students
- Attend Monthly Family Engagement/ Community Activities school sponsored
Lead Teacher
Farmington Presbyterian Day School
Germantown, TN
09.2011 - 04.2017
- Monitor and observe children in classroom/Create confidential student files
- Create daily lesson plans for students
- Teach ESL students
- Teach pre-school academic and social skills
- Interact with parents daily
- Trained in First Aid and CPR and Child Development
- Connecting students and families to the church and all their different available services and activities
- Sharing community events with students and families according to what is needed
- Speaker at a Reading Readiness Seminar
- Review and/or adjust curriculum for students as needed
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2010
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
Memphis, TN05.2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student data analysis
- Classroom technology integration
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Data analysis
- Document management
- Communication strategies
- Professional development
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Second Grade Math Teacher
Memphis College Prep
07.2025 - Current
First Grade ELA Teacher
Cornerstone Prep
12.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Arrow Academy of Excellence
07.2023 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher
Collierville School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
John P. Freeman Optional School
12.2017 - 03.2018
Team Teacher Pre-K4
Perea Elementary
04.2017 - 12.2017
Lead Teacher
Farmington Presbyterian Day School
09.2011 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School