Renee Payne
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Organized and dependable, hardworking and passionate with strong problem-solving skills, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Good communicator, empathetic and flexible, always willing to learn and grow.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Lakeville Area Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lakeville Area Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2014
- Covered classes ranging in age from Kindergarten to High School, teaching a variety of subjects.
- Landed multiple long term substitute jobs including 6 weeks in a 9th grade English class, 8 weeks in an ESL room for grades 3-5, 3 months in a resource History class, 2 months in a 7th grade resource room and 5 months in an 8th grade resource room.
- Created strong relationships with both students and the other teachers who I was working alongside.
Volunteer Client Support Staff
360 Communities Lewis House
06.2012 - 08.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Student counseling
- Trained in CPI
- Progress evaluations and IEP implementation
- Multicultural awareness
- Manage behaviors with empathy and compassion
- Continuing professional development
- Transition/post-secondary planning for juniors and seniors
- Conflict resolution
- Parent Communication
- Student engagement
- Classroom organization
- Collaborative teaching
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Lakeville Area Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Volunteer Client Support Staff
360 Communities Lewis House
06.2012 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lakeville Area Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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