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Donna Buttacy

Nixa,MO

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

The King's Christian Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
  • Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Director of Special Education

Alliance Christian School District
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff members regarding student learning needs
  • Provided direct student support for students with learning disabilities
  • Coordinated with public school districts to schedule observations and evaluations
  • Created and maintained individual support plans
  • Led meetings with parents to review learning plans
  • Reviewed Evaluation Reports and Individualized Education Plans written by the school districts
  • Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

Classroom Teacher, Grades 2-4

Alliance Christian School District
11.2018 - 12.2022
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to create enjoyable experiences for students
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices to enhance instructional effectiveness and classroom management.

Classroom Teacher, 2nd Grade

Smithtown Christian School
09.2009 - 06.2018
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated effective classroom management strategies to enhance student learning environments.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.

Education

Masters Degree - Special Education

Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
12.2021

Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education, Grades 1-6, 5-9 Mathematics

Evangel University
Springfield, MO
05.2003

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Relationship building
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

The King's Christian Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025

Director of Special Education

Alliance Christian School District
01.2023 - 06.2024

Classroom Teacher, Grades 2-4

Alliance Christian School District
11.2018 - 12.2022

Classroom Teacher, 2nd Grade

Smithtown Christian School
09.2009 - 06.2018

Masters Degree - Special Education

Cairn University

Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education, Grades 1-6, 5-9 Mathematics

Evangel University

Training

  • Wilson Reading Program, June 2022

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