Porchea Butler
Katy,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable TEA certified paraprofessional, holding a strong background in special education and educational studies offering 9 years of passionate experience in Katy ISD. Adaptable, empathetic and responsive to students needs. Dedicated to performing at a high level in any task/situation. Able to thrive in a cooperative environment juggling multiple, competing priorities while utilizing best practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICS/Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
Katy Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
- Take data on the progression of meeting IEP goals.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor and manage class.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
01.2009 - 08.2015
- I chose activities targeting the growth of students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance every student's overall development and growth.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with the director to ensure compliance with state curricula.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
ACP -
Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Alternative Certification Program
Katy, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Educational Studies
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05-2025
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2021
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL05.2013
Skills
- TEA Certified Paraprofessional
- Field-Based Experience with Master Teachers in Katy ISD
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Teachers, Faculty, and Administration
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Fine Motor Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Elementary Education
- Lessons and Activities
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Special Needs Support
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- IEP implementation
- Academic support
- Data collection
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional support
- Small group support
- Relationship building skills
- Proficient and experienced with Canvas, Canva, Google Slides, PowerPoint
Certification
Anticipated Certification Date:
- Science of Teaching Reading (April 2025)
- EC-6 (April 2025)
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (December 2025)
Active Certifications:
- Education Aide II
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
Accomplishments
- Pedagogy (2/6/25)
- Instructing Special Populations (1/26/25)
- Instruction (1/16/25)
- EC-6 ELAR Practice Test- 91% (2/21/2025)
Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Alternative Certification Program Coursework Completion:
Practice Test Completions:
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Eastern Gateway Community College. Maintained a 4.0.
Affiliations
- Katy ISD
- Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Alternative Certification Program
Timeline
ICS/Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
Katy Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
01.2009 - 08.2015
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
ACP -
Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Alternative Certification Program
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Educational Studies
Central State University
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