LaToni Butler
Teacher
Florence,AL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom instruction, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
Colbert Colbert County Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
07.2017 - Current
- Implemented district-mandated curriculum for sixth grade math and social studies instruction and prepared lesson plans to meet teaching goals.
- Communicated openly with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed of students' progress and quickly implement improvement plans for struggling pupils.
- Prepared students for yearly assessment tests by covering required materials.
- Customized lesson plans to serve needs of average, advanced and remedial students.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Prevention Specialist
Riverbend Center For Mental Health
Florence, AL
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with school age students
- Completed required documentation after completing group discussions and education sessions with school-age students.
Classroom Teacher ( 5th Grade)
Shelby County Schools - Cherokee Elementary
Memphis, TN
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Reading Intervention Specialist
Shelby County Schools - Caldwell Guthrie Elem.
Memphis, TN
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Reading Teacher (4th Grade)
Shelby County Schools - Ross Road Elem.
Memphis, TN
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Classroom Teacher ( 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade)
Memphis City Schools - Norris Road Elem.
Memphis, TN
07.2003 - 05.2013
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over students.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Classroom Teacher ( 5th Grade)
Memphis City Schools - Winchester Elem.
Memphis, TN
05.2000 - 05.2003
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Assessment & Data Disaggregation
- Diversify Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Instructional Techniques
- Computer Technology
- Team Collaboration
- Google Slides
- Google Classroom
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Practices
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- MS Office Proficiency
- Schoology
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
Colbert Colbert County Schools
07.2017 - Current
Prevention Specialist
Riverbend Center For Mental Health
01.2017 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher ( 5th Grade)
Shelby County Schools - Cherokee Elementary
07.2016 - 10.2016
Reading Intervention Specialist
Shelby County Schools - Caldwell Guthrie Elem.
07.2014 - 05.2016
Reading Teacher (4th Grade)
Shelby County Schools - Ross Road Elem.
07.2013 - 05.2014
Classroom Teacher ( 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade)
Memphis City Schools - Norris Road Elem.
07.2003 - 05.2013
Classroom Teacher ( 5th Grade)
Memphis City Schools - Winchester Elem.
05.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University