Stephanie Payne
Lithia,Fl.
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Virtual teaching has become a passion, as it provides students flexibility and unique opportunities for learning that truly meets the needs of each individual student.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Middle School ESE Teacher
Virtual School
Jacksonville, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
3rd Grade ESE Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
Tampa, FL
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Virtual Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Lithia, FL
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Used FLVS platforms and curriculum to guide students through meaningful learning experiences
- Created needed small group learning experiences in addition to whole group live lessons that coincide with curriculum
- Provided learning experiences for students to thrive in their own environment and truly adapt and participate
- Provided students with one on one, intensive instruction or enrichment with no interference or disruption
- Made connections with students and families through zoom meetings and collaborative activities.
- Held Discussion Based Assessments (DBA's) with students to gauge learning and provide feedback and support where needed.
- Allowed flexibility and support so students have every opportunity to succeed and excel
- Involved students in active learning engagement using virtual learning experiences and technology
- Provided students feedback throughout learning experiences and encourage student to self-assess
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student success.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
VE/ESE Teacher
First Grade, Dawson Elementary School
08.2020 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Provided hands-on and real world practice to connect with learning.
- Utilized social-emotional skills to guide students towards positive growth mindset.
- Demonstrated high expectations for students while guiding them towards confidence and success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Boyette Springs Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Peer Evaluator
Empowering Effective, Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Observed and worked with teachers through observations, conferences, and feedback in classrooms from Head Start to 4th grade.
- Provide feedback and insight into teaching methods and best practices based on student achievement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and administration.
- Gain professional growth from Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching, discussion strategies, new programs, backwards planning, curriculum and standards, special services, and collecting and using data.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Kindergarten Teacher
Boyette Springs Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
Lithia, FL
08.1999 - 06.2009
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
Care Instructor
Hillsborough County School Age Child
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Hired and monitored counselors for after-school program.
- Worked collaboratively with counselors to create academic and fun active activities for hours that children remained with us after school and for 8 hours we were there during summer.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Saint Leo University
Tampa, FL2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06.1999
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Reading Comprehension
Certification
- Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
- ESOL Endorsement K-5
- Masters Educational Leadership
- Exceptional Student Education
- Gifted
- Reading Endorsement
- Physical Education (K-12)
- Health (K-12)
Timeline
Middle School ESE Teacher
Virtual School
09.2022 - Current
3rd Grade ESE Teacher
School District Of Hillsborough County
08.2022 - 09.2022
Virtual Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
10.2020 - 07.2022
VE/ESE Teacher
First Grade, Dawson Elementary School
08.2020 - 10.2020
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Boyette Springs Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2019
Peer Evaluator
Empowering Effective, Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Boyette Springs Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.1999 - 06.2009
Care Instructor
Hillsborough County School Age Child
01.1994 - 01.1999
Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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