Menia Payne
Hays,US
Summary
I am a dedicated and proactive professional, committed to delivering high-quality results with efficiency. I continuously seek opportunities to learn new skills and improve existing ones, always striving to find innovative solutions to challenges. I thrive in dynamic environments and am driven to exceed expectations in every task I take on.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Minds Academy
Hays, KS
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for children's emotional and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Led classroom activities to promote physical, cognitive, and creative skills.
- Assessed children's developmental milestones through observations and documentation.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and age groups.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
Office Assistant
Roots Management Group
Hays, US
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Responsible for answering the phone calls and emails that come into the office for prospects inquiring about a rental home, and assisting current residents.
- Doing daily showings to potential renters and walking them through the application process.
- Handle rent payments.
- Making sure the office is in a tidy condition at all times.
Dental Assistant
First Care Clinic
Hays, US
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for gathering patient's vitals and medical history.
- Setting up each dental rooms for dental procedures.
- Assist the Dentist in procedures.
- Help schedule appointments for patients.
- Assisted in denture adjustments.
- Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.
Clinic Office Assistant
First Care Clinic
Hays, US
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Responsible for receiving and making phone calls to patients.
- Responsible for scheduling and canceling appointments.
- Tasked with completing daily audits.
- Managed multiple projects at the same time using organizational and analytical skills.
Paraeducator
USD 489
Russell, US
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for assisting students with their course work inside the classroom.
- Assist the classroom teacher when needed.
- Provide supervision to the lunch room.
- Organized classroom materials to assist teachers in planning daily activities and instruction.
- Assisted the instructor with the administration of tests, the development of curriculum, and the grading of assignments.
Dental Assistant/ Office Assistant
First Care Clinic
Hays, US
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Responsible for Scheduling appointments for both dental and medical patients.
- Making and receiving phone calls from patients.
- Perform daily audits.
- Assist the Dentist in procedures.
- Cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Setting up and cleaning dental operatories for every patient.
- Assisted in denture repairs or adjustments.
- Created bitewing, panoramic, and periapical radiological images to help the dentist identify cavities, decay, and problem areas that needed to be addressed.
- Aided dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by providing them with the necessary tools and supplies for procedures.
Intern
Early Childhood Connections
- Gained experience working with children ages 3-5, focusing on their developmental needs.
- Learned effective communication strategies to assist children in overcoming personal and peer-related struggles.
- I have learned to watch for developmental skills that the children may express.
- Developed a deeper understanding of children's needs, enhancing my ability to support those who struggle to articulate their wants or needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2026
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
NCK Technical College
Hays, KS01-2016
High School -
Coronado High School
Colorado Springs01-2016
Skills
- Appointment setting
- Accurate and detailed
- Performance improvement
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinker
- Office management
- Flexible
- Team building
- Customer service
- HIPAA compliance
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Communication strategies
- Classroom management
Additional Information - Internship
Internship - Early Childhood Connections, During my internship with Early Childhood Connections, I gained valuable experiences working with children ages 3-5. I learned effective communication strategies and how to help children navigate their struggles. The experience was enlightening and allowed me to grow by better understanding the needs of those around me.
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bright Minds Academy
07.2025 - 02.2026
Office Assistant
Roots Management Group
08.2023 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
First Care Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023
Clinic Office Assistant
First Care Clinic
03.2023 - 05.2023
Paraeducator
USD 489
08.2022 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant/ Office Assistant
First Care Clinic
05.2020 - 08.2022
Intern
Early Childhood Connections
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fort Hays State University
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
NCK Technical College
High School -
Coronado High School