Jesi Payne
Newberg
Summary
Teacher with 20 years of experience in quality early childhood education and program director skills in handling administrative operations seeking new professional challenges with a growth-oriented school Energetic educator with a proven track record in being adaptable to meet student needs in warm, safe, educational environments that teach Social and Emotional Development skills. Currently in the Master of Arts Teaching graduate program at George Fox University to become a licensed elementary school teacher with an Endorsement in Reading.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Substitute Teacher
Tigard Tualatin School District
03.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Program Director Preschool & Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Good Life Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Co-Founder of the Good Life Preschool
- Maintained high quality-based early learning environment meeting the SPARK Five Star Rating.
- Educated students in pre-k concepts, process art, multi-sensory activities, and outdoor natural exploration.
- Recorded students' records with Brightwheel App with daily lessons, pictures, portfolios, and ongoing communication
- Administered assessments Bi-annually with the ASQ and ASQ-SE Development Screening of all 50-70 students for IFSPs and parent-teacher conferencing.
Owner, Program Director & Lead Pre-K Teacher
Life Is Good Preschool
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed Life is Good program from ground up, laying out framework, creating a quality learning environment, and representing diversity.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Taught with research-based Curriculum Starfall PreK
- Created Family Support events and resources along with Parent Teacher Conferences.
- Executed Bi-annual ASQ, and ASQ-SE Development Screening to initiate and support early intervention with IFSP.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
PreK Lead Teacher
Joy School
09.2004 - 06.2010
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Head Start Family Advocate
Head Start
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Adventure Time Child Developmental Center
01.1999 - 05.2002
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts Teaching
George Fox University
Newberg, ORCurrent
Bachelor of Science - Marriage, Family And Human Development
Brigham Young Univeristy
Provo, UTSkills
- Classroom culture of inclusion & growth mindset
- Student records management and assessments
- Differentiated instruction with curriculum
- Social-emotional learning incorporated daily
- Early Childhood Education
- Equity and Inclusion
- Student-centered learning
- Social-emotional learning training
Timeline
Licensed Substitute Teacher
Tigard Tualatin School District
03.2023 - Current
Program Director Preschool & Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Good Life Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2022
Owner, Program Director & Lead Pre-K Teacher
Life Is Good Preschool
01.2012 - 01.2015
PreK Lead Teacher
Joy School
09.2004 - 06.2010
Head Start Family Advocate
Head Start
08.2003 - 05.2004
Preschool Lead Teacher
Adventure Time Child Developmental Center
01.1999 - 05.2002
Master of Arts - Master of Arts Teaching
George Fox University
Bachelor of Science - Marriage, Family And Human Development
Brigham Young Univeristy
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