- Avid Reader
- Tennis
- Traveling
- Spending time with family
Melissa Butts
Highland Village,TX
Summary
Creative, professional instructor that is highly motivated and detail oriented. Collaborates well with others. Maintains a positive learning environment. Stays up to date on the latest educational strategies including STEM instruction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Math/Science teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
- Plan, teach and implement lessons for 2 classes.
- Coordinate with team members
- Weekly communication with parents.
- Committees served on: Building leadership team and light house academics team.
- Boosted students'' confidence in math/science subjects through consistent feedback and support
- Developed strong relationships with parents/guardians
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented differentiated instruction
- Established a positiive classroom environment
- Promoted parental involvement
- Participated in professional developement
- Teamwork
Second Grade Teacher
SELWYN SCHOOL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Self contained classroom
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere
- Established clear expectations and routines
- Positive relationships with families
- Differentiated instruction
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lakeland Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Promoted parental involvement
- Fostered student growth
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in school events throughout the year
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques
5TH GRADE TEACHER
Lewisville Independent School District
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends
- Assessed student progress regularly
- Collaborated with colleagues
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Building Leadership Team
Certification
- Texas Educational teaching certification- lifer
- STEM certified - NSE
- ESL certification
- Reading Academy
Interests
Timeline
4th Grade Math/Science teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
Second Grade Teacher
SELWYN SCHOOL
08.2021 - 05.2022
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lakeland Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
5TH GRADE TEACHER
Lewisville Independent School District
10.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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