Lauren Payne
Riverside,CA
Summary
Education professional with rich background in school operations and program coordination. Passion for fostering collaborative environments and driving successful educational initiatives. Reliable team player with strong ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes. Proficient in organizational management and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Riverside Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
- Build strong relationships with teachers and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promote a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitate small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provide ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Riverside Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Director of Education
Court Appointed Special Advocates of OC (CASA)
10.2009 - 09.2014
- Trained and supported 100+ volunteers in the area of educational advocacy.
- Developed and maintained relationships with school sites and social services to ensure educational needs of foster youth were being met.
- Continued assessments of educational goals for foster youth and developed plans to meet goals.
- Collaborated with students, guardians, volunteers, and school teams in creative ways to achieve success.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Chapman University
Orange, CA06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2004
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Community engagement
- Organizational growth
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Riverside Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Riverside Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Riverside Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
Director of Education
Court Appointed Special Advocates of OC (CASA)
10.2009 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
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