Kerry T. Butler
Brambleton,USA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Moorefield Station Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Remain flexible daily.
- Lead and guide a multitude of subs to work with SPED students in my classroom.
- Collaborate with a multitude of staff members.
- Manage and teach a classroom of 18-22 students.
- Utilize the state standards to create rigorous, objective-driven lessons.
- Differentiate instruction for each individual student based on their learning needs.
- Ensure that all the students are engaged through activities and technology.
- Integrate technology into my lessons.
- Present academic content through a variety of instructional strategies.
- Decorate the classroom and hallway with the different holidays and seasons.
- Evaluate student performance and progress.
- Administer state assessments in accordance with the state protocol.
- Develop and implement plans for students performing on varying levels.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their child’s progress and to determine priorities for their children’s performance and needs.
- Maintain student records in an organized manner.
- Create an environment conducive to learning while maintaining a positive rapport with students.
- Analyze data to best meet the needs of each learner.
- Participate in professional development.
- Participate in school committees.
Exceptional Children’s Teacher K-5
Carolina Forest International Elementary School
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Led a Team of 5 Exceptional Children’s Teachers to ensure top notch quality written Individualized Education Plans for 90 students and ensured they each maintained high quality instruction.
- Represented in 120+ Individualized Education Plan meetings as an integral member of the team titled as the Local Educational Agency Representative to ensure that the District is complying with the procedural and substantive requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and that students are receiving a Free Appropriate Public Education.
- Contributed to decisions made for the schools Strategic Plan and the Exceptional Children’s Department for 2 years.
- Developed and Implemented Individualized Education Plans for 30+ students by using the Comprehensive Exceptional Children Accountability System.
- Collected and Analyzed data on 30+ students in the duration of each school year to ensure quality instruction and Individualized Education Plan goals.
- Collaborated with therapists, psychologists, specialists, school staff, Literacy Coaches, Title 1, administration, parents, students and the Exceptional Children’s team.
- Taught 30+ students that varied in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade in reading, writing and math over the course of 6 years.
- Implemented various statewide assessments to measure 30+ students growth over the course of each school year using a variety of tools such as the Read to Achieve, MClass, End of Grade Tests, K-2 Assessments, USA Test Prep, Study Island and Edmentum.
- Implemented various supplemental curriculum programs to teach 30+ students over the course of each school year using Sonday System, Corrective Reading, Raz Kids, Number Worlds, Reading Mastery, Expressive Writing, Letterland and Go Math.
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed, taught individualized programs/skills and documented student progress after each session to three students at a time per 1 hour session. (Taught students ranging from Pre-K – 8th Grade)
- Collaborated with the owner and manager of Sylvan often to discuss each students progress and further evaluate where the students were in the program.
1st Grade Teacher
Westside Elementary School
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Taught 18 students per school year in an economically disadvantaged community.
- Communicated with parents through parent-teacher conferences, daily agendas and weekly parent newsletter.
- Incorporated technology in the classroom such as the Smart Board and Computers.
- Met the educational growth needs of 18 students each school year by receiving 100% growth on the end of year state testing due to my differentiated instruction from collected and analyzed data that guided my instruction.
- Taught Guided Reading Groups, worked 1-1 and in small groups each day with 18 students.
- Developed and implemented goal oriented plans for the at risk students in my classroom.
- Referred at risk students to the Response to Intervention team and collaborated with professionals at school to solidify a learning plan for each of those students.
- Administered the Florida state assessments to 18 students called the Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading, Gates and Think Link testing.
- Attended and participated in Individualized Education Plan meetings as well as Speech Individualized Education Plan meetings.
- Managed and cooperatively worked with parent and student volunteers.
- Received 100% on my Gates scores and received an Outstanding in every area of my end of the year evaluation. I received 138 points out of a possible 150 points on my end of the year teacher evaluation.
Kindergarten Teacher
Morton Elementary School
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Taught 25+ students and communicated with their parents in an economically disadvantaged community.
- Worked with military families and student transitions both years.
- Taught guided reading groups, worked 1-1 and in small groups each day with 25+ students.
- Developed, implemented, attended and participated in Personalized Education Plans for At Risk Students.
- Managed and cooperatively worked with 1 full-time Teacher Assistant and multiple parent volunteers for 2 years.
- Piloted a Math Program called “EnVision Math” during the 2008-2009 school year.
Activity Director
Liberty Commons Assisted Living
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Planned and implemented daily as well as monthly activities for 79 residents by managing a budget of $200 for activities.
- Directed monthly resident council meetings and took the residents on outings in the community.
- Coordinated and contacted outside businesses to provide services for the residents in the facility.
- Coordinated, planned and hosted holiday events for the residents and their families.
- Developed a professional relationship with the residents, their families and administration.
- Maintained and decorated the facilities Christmas tree each month that was located in the main lobby.
Education
Masters in the Art of Teaching - Elementary Education K-6
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC07.2007
Bachelors of Science - Recreational Therapy
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC07.2005
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
1st Grade Teacher 08/2019 - 6/2024
Moorefield Station Elementary School (See 3rd Grade Experience Section)
References
References Upon Request.
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Moorefield Station Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Exceptional Children’s Teacher K-5
Carolina Forest International Elementary School
10.2012 - 06.2018
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
06.2010 - 06.2012
1st Grade Teacher
Westside Elementary School
06.2009 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Morton Elementary School
06.2007 - 06.2009
Activity Director
Liberty Commons Assisted Living
11.2005 - 05.2006
Masters in the Art of Teaching - Elementary Education K-6
East Carolina University
Bachelors of Science - Recreational Therapy
East Carolina University
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