Justin Butler
West Linn,OR
Summary
Dynamic classroom teacher with over 15 years of experience in curriculum development and relationship building. Proven ability to lead professional development workshops and collaborate effectively with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
West Linn-Wilsonville School District
08.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging Language Arts lesson plans to foster student learning and participation.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing targeted feedback and support for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate best practices and annual school goals into curriculum, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Helped plan and run 8th grade weekly meetings
- Helped plan and run 8th grade commencement ceremony for past six years
- Led professional development workshops focused on best practices in education and innovative teaching methods.
- Participated in curriculum development committees to align educational standards with district goals and initiatives.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management strategies and instructional practices for effective teaching.
- Advocated for students' needs by collaborating with parents, staff, and administration to create supportive learning environments.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Maintained Rosemont's LBGTQ+ club for past five years
Education
MAT - Secondary Education
Lewis And Clark
Portland, OR07-2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY Albany
Albany, NY07-2004
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Language arts instruction
- Staff communication
- Blended learning
- Data-driven instruction
- Relationship building
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
West Linn-Wilsonville School District
08.2009 - Current
MAT - Secondary Education
Lewis And Clark
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
SUNY Albany