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JENNIFER PAYNE

Elementary School Teacher
Warwick,Rhode Island

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in the classroom and online technologies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, K
Warwick, Rhode Island
01.2018 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments and evaluated, corrected, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans and IEPs.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on the current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to the next grade level.

MANAGER, ADMINISTRATOR, TRAINING COORDINATOR

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Warwick, Rhode Island
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules, and regulating inventory usage.
  • Liaised between trainers and course participants.
  • Worked with central management to identify, plan, align and address training needs.
  • Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
  • Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
  • Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Managed payroll, transactions, invoicing and budgeting to decrease financial inconsistencies.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at the start and end of each shift.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

4TH GRADE TEACHER

ST. ROCCO SCHOOL
Johnston, Rhode Island
08.2005 - 06.2012
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.

Education

Elementary Education Certification -

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
Providence, RI
2020

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
05.2005

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Enforcing Classroom Rules
  • Organization and Planning
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Behavior Management
  • Small-Group Instruction
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Educational Settings
  • Materials Distribution
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Integration
  • Behavior Redirection

Timeline

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, K
01.2018 - Current

MANAGER, ADMINISTRATOR, TRAINING COORDINATOR

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
10.2015 - 12.2017

4TH GRADE TEACHER

ST. ROCCO SCHOOL
08.2005 - 06.2012

Elementary Education Certification -

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Anna Maria College

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