Robert Butler
Tulsa,OK
Summary
A Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering subjects.Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Editor, and Advisor
Holland Hall
08.1989 - 12.2020
- English teacher in Middle School for twelve years and Upper School for eighteen years
- Emphasized writing stories and poetry as a way to develop a student's imagination and reading skills
- Collaborative project-based learning, based on the class novels and stories, allowed 80 students different ways of bringing their particular interests and talents to the reading and writing process
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Restaurant Owner, Chef, and Cook
The Chalkboard Tulsa, Fifteenth Street Grill Tulsa
1978 - 01.1989
- Various positions at restaurants in Tulsa and New York state
- Examples are The Chalkboard Restaurant and The 15th Street Grill, among several other restaurants in Tulsa
- Sous Chef at a Northern Italian restaurant in New York.
- Managed financial operations for streamlined efficiency, reducing overall expenses and maximizing profits.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new patrons, resulting in higher foot traffic and improved revenue.
- Streamlined back-of-house processes for improved kitchen efficiency, resulting in faster order preparation times without compromising quality standards.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Language Arts Teacher
Burroughs Little School
01.1973 - 01.1978
- Language arts teacher in one of the first voluntarily integrated schools in Tulsa and the United States
- Implemented individualized instruction for 80 students
- Considered an outstanding teacher by Nancy MacDonald, Jack Griffin, and parents.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, leading to improved performance for struggling learners.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators through open communication channels.
- Developed strong reading skills among students by implementing engaging literature circles and guided reading activities.
Education
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction -
Oklahoma State University
Tulsa, Oklahoma01.1998
Associate Degree Culinary Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, N.Y.01.1980
Degree in Elementary Education -
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma01.1975
B.A. English Literature -
Knox College
Galesburg, Ilinois01.1970
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Skills And Background
Taught Language Arts, Reading, and English. Encompassed teaching grades 1-6 in public school and volunteering with Reading Partners.
In addition, have taught middle and high school English and humanities classes at grade levels 6-12, including American Studies, Film Studies, and Creative Writing.
Have also been a professional chef with extensive experience in restaurant ownership, design, and consultation.
Traveled extensively in Mexico, Europe, and China.
Semi-fluent in Spanish.
Enjoy hiking, camping, gardening, writing, music, and reading
Awards
Many accolades for creative, empathetic teaching, as well as awards for outstanding cooking and bringing innovative food ideas to Tulsa.
Timeline
Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Editor, and Advisor
Holland Hall
08.1989 - 12.2020
Language Arts Teacher
Burroughs Little School
01.1973 - 01.1978
Restaurant Owner, Chef, and Cook
The Chalkboard Tulsa, Fifteenth Street Grill Tulsa
1978 - 01.1989
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction -
Oklahoma State University
Associate Degree Culinary Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
Degree in Elementary Education -
University of Tulsa
B.A. English Literature -
Knox College
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