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Andrea Butz

Norwalk

Summary

Responsible and caring teacher assistant with many years of experience in a classroom. Skilled in providing one-on-one support to students with special needs or students who need social support throughout the day. A team player with a passion for creating a positive learning environment to help impact children's life.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Assistant

Maplehurst Elemenatry
Norwalk
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing classroom materials for daily activities.
  • Supported individual student needs during lessons and group activities.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Helped implement educational games and activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Observed student interactions to identify developmental needs and suggest strategies.
  • Supported teachers in preparing materials for lessons and projects.
  • Supervised children during recess and other outside activities.
  • Helped with daily classroom management, such as taking attendance, distributing supplies, and organizing materials.

Substitute Instructional Aide

Edison Local Schools
Milan
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
  • Supported students with diverse needs during instructional time.
  • Supervised students during lunch and recess to ensure safety.
  • Collaborated with educators to adapt lessons for individual learning styles.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.

In home daycare

Karen Lacourse (owner)
Monroeville
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Create and maintain a safe, home like environment for children.
  • Engaged children in activities appropriate for their age group and needs.
  • Developed friendly relationships with parents and children through communication regarding daily activities.
  • Established routines for each child.

Educational Aide

Norwalk High School - NORTHPOINT
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.

Preschool Teacher

KIDDIE KORRAL
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Preschool Aide

JUST LIKE HOME - No Longer in Business
05.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.

Preschool Aide

St.Paul Daycare
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

BGSU Firelands
Huron, OH
06.2010

High School Diploma -

Bellevue High School
Bellevue, OH
06.2007

Skills

  • Effective Communication:
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Teamwork
  • listening
  • Educational assistance
  • Behavior Modification

References

Reference:

1. Lauren Swartz

419-202-8181

Worked with Lauren at Kiddie Korral

2. Diane Patten

419-483-3654

419-504-9480

Worked with Diane at St. Pauls Daycare.

3. Katie Durfey

419-357-4992

Worked with Katie at Kiddie Korral

Timeline

Kindergarten Assistant

Maplehurst Elemenatry
02.2025 - 08.2025

Substitute Instructional Aide

Edison Local Schools
10.2024 - 02.2025

In home daycare

Karen Lacourse (owner)
09.2020 - 03.2023

Educational Aide

Norwalk High School - NORTHPOINT
08.2018 - 01.2019

Preschool Teacher

KIDDIE KORRAL
07.2016 - 07.2018

Preschool Aide

JUST LIKE HOME - No Longer in Business
05.2013 - 01.2014

Preschool Aide

St.Paul Daycare
09.2011 - 06.2013

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

BGSU Firelands

High School Diploma -

Bellevue High School