Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Two-time Teacher of the Year (2016, 2018)
Timeline
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Payton Shipley

Payton Shipley

Smyer,TX

Summary

Dynamic worker with a background as an educator and coach with a track record of leveraging technology integration and fostering positive mentorship in an academic setting. Excelled in instruction development, group management, enhancing individuals in their skillset and leading teams to the highest level of success multiple times. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative faculty engagement to drive a positive working environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher / Varsity Head Coach

Smyer ISD
08.2018 - Current
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Created and successfully implemented workout plans throughout entire year for athletes.
  • Lead teams through their respective seasons, reaching state competition six different times multiple athletes at a time.

Teacher /Assistant Coach

Lubbock Roosevelt ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
05-2015

Skills

  • Technology integration
  • Effective listening
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Group instruction
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Classroom management
  • Team instruction / leadership
  • Curriculum development
  • Student motivation
  • Experienced in Google/Google-related technology

Accomplishments

  • Head Coach for six different state competitors (cross country and Track& field).
  • Student Council teacher representative
  • Homecoming / pep rally coordinator
  • Assistant for One Act Play
  • Member of District Achievement Committee

Two-time Teacher of the Year (2016, 2018)

Achieved high honor and recognition from the district by reaching out to assist multiple organizations on campus and making it a goal to better my surroundings for both staff and students alike. 

Timeline

Teacher / Varsity Head Coach

Smyer ISD
08.2018 - Current

Teacher /Assistant Coach

Lubbock Roosevelt ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Lubbock Christian University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

Lubbock Christian University
Payton Shipley