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Emily Buttery-Thefaine

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Summary

Dynamic experienced educator and administrative professional with a proven track record in classroom management and curriculum development, notably with Greene County Public Schools. Skilled in fostering student engagement and advancing STEM curriculum, I excel in creating positive learning environments and driving academic success. Expertise in reporting and documenting complements my ability to inspire achievement and innovation.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS Staffing
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Secretary/Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Shane's Rock & Dirt Work
06.2024 - Current
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.

Server

Savastano's Pizzeria
01.2025 - Current
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Secondary Science Teacher

Greene County Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.

Secondary Science Teacher

Beaufort County Public Schools
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.

Event Assistant

East Carolina University
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings with as many as 500 guests.
  • Directed team to set up and keep banquet space clean and presentable for guests.
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
  • Delighted clients with exceptional events, consistently exceeding expectations with design and execution.
  • Improved future events by evaluating successes and failures of previous private and corporate gatherings.
  • Developed integrated event strategies and conducted on-site events management and follow-up after events.

Server

Johnny B's Pizza Pad & Watering Hole
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science Education

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2021

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
05-2017

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Teaching methodologies
  • STEM curriculum
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS Staffing
01.2025 - Current

Server

Savastano's Pizzeria
01.2025 - Current

Secretary/Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Shane's Rock & Dirt Work
06.2024 - Current

Secondary Science Teacher

Greene County Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2024

Secondary Science Teacher

Beaufort County Public Schools
06.2021 - 12.2022

Event Assistant

East Carolina University
08.2018 - 05.2021

Server

Johnny B's Pizza Pad & Watering Hole
03.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Science Education

East Carolina University

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Carl Albert State College
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