Christy Bufffington
Rome
Summary
At Floyd County Board of Education, I spearheaded math intervention programs, significantly enhancing student mathematical understanding through innovative, data-driven strategies. My collaborative approach and adept scheduling abilities fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, while my leadership in professional development sessions improved instructional practices school-wide.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Interventionist/ Teacher
Floyd County Board of Education
08.1998 - Current
- Developed and implemented small group instruction aimed at closing achievement gaps in mathematics.
- Fostered critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities that challenged students to apply mathematical concepts creatively.
- Boosted overall student performance by providing individualized instruction based on assessment data.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, promoting accountability among all students involved in intervention programs.
- Acted as Administration when needed
- Assist teachers in providing the necessary materials needed for math units, as well as, teaching mini-lessons to provide teachers with ideas in how to teach a certain topic or skill
- Co-planned a math/reading night for parents including decorations and math activities
- Schedule conferences, hold conferences, create spreadsheets for data
- Order necessary items for teachers needs to create a working classroom
- Planned with administrators as to next steps in bettering our school environment on a weekly basis
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported diverse learners through differentiated instruction tailored to each student''s unique needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, using data-driven insights to inform ongoing adjustments to intervention plans as necessary.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating incremental progress and emphasizing the importance of effort in achieving success.
- Coached fellow educators on best practices for math interventions, leading to increased teacher confidence and effectiveness.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education through frequent communication regarding progress and strategies for success at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Educattion
Shorter University
Rome, Ga05-1997
Skills
- Student Involvement
- Collaborative learning
- Response to intervention
- Parent/teacher Involvement
- Scheduling conferences
- Administrative duties when needed
- Data collection
- Lead meeting with math concepts, new ideas, and strategies
Timeline
Math Interventionist/ Teacher
Floyd County Board of Education
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Educattion
Shorter University
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