Katelyn Buxton
American Fork
Summary
Passionate educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing diverse classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Alpine School District
06.2024 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards to meet educational objectives.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results. Then used those results to drive instruction both whole group and small group interventions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Paraprofessional
Alpine School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising indoor and outdoor play.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Order Processor
Studies Weekly
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided regular updates to customers regarding orders to maintain transparency and customer trust.
- Communicated with customers to address order inquiries, changes and cancellations.
- Assisted customers by providing tracking information and resolving shipping or merchandise issues.
- Processed customer orders in line with established policies and procedures.
- Examined orders to confirm accuracy, completeness and adherence to customer requirements.
- Input order information into system and updated customer accounts to document and track customer orders.
- Contacted customers to collect payments and verify or add to existing information, consistently providing timely, accurate and customer-oriented service.
- Processed and handled customer complaints, answering questions, and providing alternative solutions.
ELL Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide
Alpine School District
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Provided individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by teacher.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor - Elementary Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2024
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT06-2019
Skills
- Diverse learning modalities
- Materials sourcing
- Technology integration
- Academic record keeping
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Reading instruction
- Lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Student assessment
- Proficient in Google Sheets
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Alpine School District
06.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Alpine School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Order Processor
Studies Weekly
05.2023 - 08.2023
ELL Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide
Alpine School District
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor - Elementary Education
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
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