Jennifer Butler
Elementary Education Teacher
Richton Park,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level library position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elementary School District 159
Matteson , Ilinois
08.2006 - Current
- Plans lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Builds positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drives student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Establishes and enforces rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stay abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Maintain knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Assesses student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Impact lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Source supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Schedules and directs field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL 08.1997 - 12.2002
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 08.2007 - 12.2009
Skills
Team collaboration
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Master of Arts - Linguistics
Northeastern Illinois University
08.2007 - 12.2009
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elementary School District 159
08.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Chicago State University
08.1997 - 12.2002
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