Neshun Payne
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated Lead Teacher specializing in lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Skilled in fostering emotional support and enhancing student engagement through innovative strategies. Experienced in child development and educational mentorship, with a focus on designing engaging lesson plans and implementing effective management techniques to create a supportive learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Las Vegas
04.2015 - Current
- Led classroom activities to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Provided one-on-one support to students to improve skills in challenging areas and facilitate understanding of new concepts.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques and strategies.
- Trained staff on curriculum implementation and educational best practices regularly.
- Organized family engagement events to increase community participation in education.
Residential Counselor
Little People's World
Compton
06.2010 - 03.2015
- Delivered emotional support to children in residential care, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Established therapeutic relationships through consistent emotional support and positive reinforcement.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Assisted with conflict resolution among residents through mediation techniques.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized care plans for children.
- Coordinated daily activities and recreational programs, enhancing youth development and engagement.
- Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
- Trained new staff on best practices in residential counseling techniques.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonanza
Las Vegas, NV06-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Instructional design
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Educational mentorship
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2015 - Current
Residential Counselor
Little People's World
06.2010 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Bonanza