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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jesi Payne

Jesi Payne

Summary

Creative, compassionate and effective Teacher with 20+ years of valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and life skills coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Self-motivated Teacher who brings proven leadership and organizational and customer relations skills.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Deer Creek Elementary, TTSD
Tigard, OR

Substitute Student Support Specialist
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Implemented data-driven interventions to reduce absenteeism rates among at-risk students.
  • Enhanced student support by providing tailored guidance and resources for academic, social, and emotional needs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Deer Creek Elementary, TTSD
Tigard, OR

Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher 2nd-Grade
01.2024 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Adapted grade-level esson plans and student activities to meet standards and objectives at differentiated levels.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Deer Creek Elementary, TTSD
Tigard, OR

Long Term Substitute Teacher 2nd-Grade
08.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make complex concepts more relatable and engaging for diverse student populations.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.

Charles F. Tigard Elementary, TTSD
Tigard, OR

Building Based Substitute Teacher
03.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members, contributing to a supportive school community.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based instructional practices.

The Good Life Preschool
Dundee, OR

Program Director Preschool & Lead Pre-K Teacher
08.2015 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Co-Founder of the Good Life Preschool, focused on developing SEL skills in early childhood.
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • 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 to families
  • Administered assessments Bi-annually with the ASQ and ASQ-SE Development Screening of all 50-70 students for IFSPs and parent-teacher conferencing.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

Life Is Good Preschool
Newberg, OR

Owner, Program Director & Lead Pre-K Teacher
01.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • 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.

Education

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

Master of Arts from Master of Arts Teaching
Current

University Overview

  • 4.0 GPA

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Bachelor of Science from Marriage, Family And Human Development

University Overview

Early Childhood Education

Skills

  • Relationship Building, Communication, and Collaboration with Students, Teachers, Administrators, and Families
  • Records Management and Technological proficiency with many different systems
  • Complex Problem-Solving skills and Adaptability to meet student, class, or school needs
  • Teaching Life Skills, Social Emotional Regulation, and Communication Skills
  • Trauma-informed practices and active Diversity Inclusion
  • Creativity and Analytical reasoning
  • Assistive Technologies and Augmented Communication Devices proficient
  • Attention to Detail within Administrative Management
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Certificate of training in Collaborative Problem Solving: The Essential Foundation (Level 1)
  • Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid

Timeline

Substitute Student Support Specialist

Deer Creek Elementary, TTSD
03.2024 - Current

Maternity Leave Substitute Teacher 2nd-Grade

Deer Creek Elementary, TTSD
01.2024 - 03.2024

Long Term Substitute Teacher 2nd-Grade

Deer Creek Elementary, TTSD
08.2023 - 10.2023

Building Based Substitute Teacher

Charles F. Tigard Elementary, TTSD
03.2023 - 06.2023

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

George Fox University

Master of Arts from Master of Arts Teaching

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science from Marriage, Family And Human Development
Jesi Payne