Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Amanda Payne

Amanda Payne

McAdenville

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record at Gaston County Schools, excelling in advocacy and resourcefulness. Skilled in fostering collaboration among educators and families, I effectively enhanced student engagement and attendance, leading to significant improvements in graduation rates. My empathetic approach and strong communication skills drive successful interventions for at-risk students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduation Coach

Gaston County Schools
Dallas
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted students at risk of delayed high school graduation.
  • Conducted meetings with students, teachers, parents, and staff members to enhance student achievements.
  • Conducted phone calls and home visits for off-track students as needed.
  • Managed caseloads and maintained engagement levels in the credit recovery classroom.
  • Collaborate with school counselors weekly to review students' performance.
  • Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational progress.

School Social Worker

Gaston County Schools
Gastonia
10.2008 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with parents and students who are facing attendance challenges.
  • Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members, and by reviewing student records and reports.
  • Supplied resources, including food and school supplies, to families in need.
  • Assisted McKinney Vento Families in accessing resources.
  • Attended court with families and students who were truant from school.
  • Worked with educators, administrators, and parents to create interventions for students with attendance issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte
06-2001

Skills

  • organization
  • communication skills
  • empathy
  • active listening
  • collaboration and teamwork
  • resourceful
  • advocacy
  • patience's

Accomplishments

  • School Social Worker of the Year
  • PLC Facilitator
  • New Social Work Mentor

Certification

  • School Social Work License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graduation Coach

Gaston County Schools
08.2023 - Current

School Social Worker

Gaston County Schools
10.2008 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

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