Pernella Payne
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated and passionate individual with history of performance rating above average at individual and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes work with little or no supervision. Motivated professional seeking to assist and help maintain a positive work environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Office Support Staff Member
Buffalo Public Schools
400 Kensington Ave, Buffalo NY 14204
09.2019 - Current
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with visitors by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Answered telephone; took messages and gave routine information
- Acted as receptionist, directing parents with sources of information
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Operated copy machines, simple computing and other office machines
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
Buffalo, NY
01.2001 - Current
- Followed lesson plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY12.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Child Care
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.1989
Science And Technology
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Rochester, NY06.1986
Skills
- Lecturing and Teaching
- Class Encouragement
- Clerical Support
- Student Tutoring
- Lesson Implementation
- Common Curriculum
Certification
- Typing 30 Wpm, Upskill.org
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Office Support Staff Member
Buffalo Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Buffalo Public School District
01.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY College At Brockport
Associate of Applied Science - Child Care
Erie Community College
Science And Technology
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School