Payton Blackwell
Mobile
Summary
A dynamic educator with a proven track record at Mobile County Public School System, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Skilled in creative lesson plan development and effective classroom management, enhancing literacy and cultural awareness while building strong student rapport and family involvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
02.2018 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Office Manager
Triangle Fastener Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 200-300 invoices per month.
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 4 staff members.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Observed strict confidentiality regulations to maintain data security.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
Daycare Teacher
West Mobile Baptist Child Development Center
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Cashier
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2021
Skills
- Record keeping
- Effective listening
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Flexible and adaptive
- Assigning and grading work
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Alabama teaching credential
- Creative lesson plan development
- Lesson planning
- Student rapport
- Family involvement
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Learning strategies
- Child development
- Team building
- Cooperative learning experience
- Student needs assessment
- Special needs students
- Testing and grading
Certification
- Special Education Credential - Alabama Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - Alabama Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
02.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Triangle Fastener Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2017
Daycare Teacher
West Mobile Baptist Child Development Center
05.2014 - 07.2016
Cashier
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
11.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
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