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Charkitta L. Butler

Cedar Hill

Summary

Resourceful professional in the field of education, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, and staff management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring successful educational outcomes and fostering positive environments for both students and staff.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal of Instruction

KIPP Truth Elementary
Dallas
07.2024 - Current
  • Support the development and implementation of the School Leader’s school-wide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school
  • Own implementation of select school-wide priorities and initiatives as directed by the school leader in support of school-wide vision and short and long- term academic and culture goals
  • Champion KIPP TX core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to achievement and collaborative spaces of opportunity.
  • Operationalize school-wide academic and student culture systems, processes, and routines
  • With guidance from the School Leader, lead the annual goal setting process for assigned grade levels and/or departments reflective of set regional and school-wide vision and goals
  • Effectively action plan and monitor progress towards goals utilizing and established campus and regional enabling systems
  • Troubleshoot and respond to concerns escalated from students, staff, and/or families
  • Support the School Leader in identifying and developing teacher leaders (Content Team Leaders and/or Grade Level Chairs) through providing coaching, feedback and opportunities for leadership development

Lead Teacher Development

  • Manage and coach a team of teachers, including special education teachers, to achieve student academic and culture results.
  • Develop deep mastery of the academic standards in the subjects/grades for which s/he coaches, and its implications for all subjects/grades.
  • Lead the implementation and internalization of rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners, including weekly content team meetings and lesson internalization.
  • Implement regular coaching cycles through observation and real-time feedback.
  • Coach a cohort of up to 9 teachers, including special education teachers, and collaborate with instructional staff to develop knowledge, design, and implement effective instructional strategies that address the needs of all students.
  • Support the coordination and implementation of school-wide assessments and analyze assessments to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for intervention.
  • Monitor student academic progress towards goals with data driven instructional practices and data analysis meetings.
  • Evaluate classroom teacher performance using KIPP TX’s teacher evaluation rubrics.
  • Lead teacher instructional development with support of the academics team and school leader.

College Preparatory School Culture Management

  • Lead school-wide school culture systems that address the evaluated areas of school climate, sense of social awareness, and growth mindset.
  • Develop and support teachers and staff in the implementation of school-wide culture systems (i.e entry, dismissal, transition, incentive systems, community meetings, etc.) aligned with the vision for school culture.
  • Coach their assigned teachers on classroom management, teacher language, and practices to support a college preparatory culture.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) and positive behavior interventions aligned within a multi-tiered intervention framework (MTSS).
  • Co-create and monitor student discipline management systems that results in positive student behavior and supports learning (i.e detention systems, In-School Suspension Systems, Re-Entry Systems, Intervention Systems).
  • Resolve conflict and disciplinary situations through a restorative lens while applying appropriate consequences aligned to the KTX code of conduct.
  • Lead data collection and assessment process to evaluate the effectiveness of school climate initiatives including adult (TNTP, Two Step) and student facing surveys (Student Needs Assessment).
  • Invest and build collaborative partnerships with parents and community, and other stakeholders to support students’ success and strengthen community involvement.
  • Manage staff and student celebrations.
  • Cross collaboration with behavior interventionist(s) when available, to coach provide professional development around classroom management and Tier 1 behavior practices.

Math Instructional Coach 2nd-4th Grade

KIPP Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.
  • Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding Eureka Math curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis.
  • Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, other coaches and students.
  • Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with District initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
  • Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources.
  • Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
  • Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
  • Support teachers by helping with the 'strategic how of teaching' -- share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.
  • Informally and formally observe lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.
  • Lead Professional Development Sessions during or after school.

Math Interventionist - 3rd/4th Grade- Math

KIPP Texas
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Collaborate with lead Math teachers to support students in the general education classroom through a variety of methods, including: co-teaching, push-in, and pull-out.
  • Set clear and measurable goals for students and consistently document progress towards meeting these goals. (Data Walls)
  • Supporting, building relationships and encouraging students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties.
  • Assessing student progress to inform students of growth and to modify instruction by recording, sharing, and posting data.
  • Maintaining up-to-date records of students' progress and development.
  • Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment to challenge and motivate students.
  • Preparing students for state and district mandated testing.
  • Participating in and organizing incentives/rewards/certificates.
  • Working collaboratively with peers in vertical and horizontal planning configurations.

2nd Grade Teacher/1st Grade Teacher (Grade Level Chair)

KIPP Texas
06.2017 - 02.2021
  • Develop and internalize year-long Texas State standards-based lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs.
  • Use assessment data (STEP, MAP, EOC) to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance.
  • Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
  • Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
  • Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

2nd Grade Teacher (Team Lead)

Uplift Education
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Creates rigorous and engaging long-term, quarterly, weekly, daily, and lesson specific lesson plans.
  • Sets clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
  • Creates and provides meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner, utilizing the daily conference time to do so.
  • Provides necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
  • Effectively teaches the adopted curriculum, the Uplift curriculum and the International Baccalaureate components.
  • Keeps parents well-informed about students’ progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with campus guidelines, weekly assessments and quarterly report cards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and public agencies in support of the attendance program.

Education

BSIS - Interdisciplinary Studies

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas
12.2009

Accomplishments

  • 1st Grade Phonics VCC (Virtual Coach Champion), 08/2020-Present
  • Grade Level Chair for 1st Grade @ KIPP Destiny, 08/2019-Present
  • Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020
  • Team of the Year (1st Grade), 2019-2020
  • Team Lead for 2nd Grade @ Uplift Grand, 2016-2017

References

Available Upon Request

Leadership Experience

  • Math Instructional Coach for 2nd-4th Grade, 08/2022, 05/2024, Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis., Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding Eureka Math curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis., Informally and formally observe lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.
  • Grade Level Chair and Team Leader, 08/2018, 2022, Analyze grade level data (strengths, areas of growth, outliers, action steps)., Serve as a source of exemplar teacher practice., Establish and maintain positive scholar culture and learning environment., Maintain flexibility for additional unforeseen commitments., Maintain and assist proactive and reactive approaches to scholar management and discipline., Organize and maintain model classroom organization., Team lead and point of contact for field lessons, award ceremonies, grade level events., Plan and facilitate weekly GLMs, LPs, and data meetings., Coach and develop teachers grade-level teams., Communicate effectively to provide expectation and information to team members in a timely, professional manner., Effectively and consistently adheres to communication protocol., Maintain flexibility for additional unforeseen commitments.
  • VCC 1st Grade Phonics, KIPP Texas @ KIPP Destiny Elementary, 08/2021, Present, Post one fully-vetted 'exemplar' virtual lesson that includes video, materials, and execution guidance of an upcoming priority lesson identified in the WAG., Lead one internalization meeting a week using the 5 Key Moves Protocol for the region KIPP Dallas., Continually update the Teacher Portal with awesome resources and best practices for instruction., Serve as a point-person for support of your horizontal community.

Timeline

Assistant Principal of Instruction

KIPP Truth Elementary
07.2024 - Current

Math Instructional Coach 2nd-4th Grade

KIPP Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024

Math Interventionist - 3rd/4th Grade- Math

KIPP Texas
02.2021 - 05.2022

2nd Grade Teacher/1st Grade Teacher (Grade Level Chair)

KIPP Texas
06.2017 - 02.2021

2nd Grade Teacher (Team Lead)

Uplift Education
07.2015 - 05.2017

BSIS - Interdisciplinary Studies

Midwestern State University
Charkitta L. Butler