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Renee Payne

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Motivated Special Education Case Manager displaying high level of flexibility, adaptability, and organizational skills. Team-oriented and recognized for establishing and maintaining solid relationships with administration, parents, and students. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations, both in one-on-one and group settings.

Looking for long-term substitute positions only.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long term substitute

Osseo School District
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.2025 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Co-taught with EBD teacher Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Health, Life Skills and Interpersonal Skills.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.

Special Education Teacher

Lakeville School District 194
Lakeville, MN
08.2014 - 06.2024
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Lakeville School District 194
Lakeville, MN
09.2008 - 06.2014
  • Demonstrated proficiency in adapting to different classroom environments through successful completion of multiple long-term substitute assignments, encompassing teaching experiences with students ranging from elementary school ELL to high school English.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education(K-12)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Skills

  • Student counseling
  • Individual Education Plans
  • Data Management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Parent communications
  • Team Collaboration
  • Job readiness training

Affiliations

  • Biking/Walking/Boxing
  • Traveling Adventures
  • Reading/Book Club

Certification

  • CPI training in Aug 2023
  • CPR training in Aug 2023
  • Teaching license renewed in Jan 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Long term substitute

Osseo School District
01.2025 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Lakeville School District 194
08.2014 - 06.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Lakeville School District 194
09.2008 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education(K-12)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Renee Payne