Melissa Butts
Highland Village
Summary
Focused and dedicated Elementary School educator with 8 plus years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Promotes a positive learning environment to enhance individual potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular activities and projects.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- 3rd grade self-contained
- 4th grade Math and Science
Second Grade Teacher
Selwyn School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote student collaboration and participation.
- Implemented assessment methods to monitor student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
Third Grade Teacher
Lakeland Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and behavioral improvements.
Substitute Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2005 - 04.2020
- Substituted in the district in between other job positions
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Special Education Para
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
5th Grade Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
10.2008 - 06.2012
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Provided classroom management strategies, and discipline
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR1988
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Audio-visual aid implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- Creative lesson planning
- Test Proctoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
Certification
Texas Teaching Certification, lifer
STEM certification
ESL certification
GT certification
Reading Academy
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2022 - 12.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Selwyn School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Lakeland Christian Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Special Education Para
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2013 - 03.2014
5th Grade Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
10.2008 - 06.2012
Substitute Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2005 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock