Thelma Butler
Lead Teacher
Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, 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
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Teacher 6th Grade
Catapult Learning
Bronx, NY
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Analyzed testing data to identify areas of weakness and target key concepts to focus on for lesson planning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Lead Teacher Pre- Kindergarten
West Harlem
, NY
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Multi-tased virtual and live instruction, which included pre-recorded multimedia videos
- Designed creative, themed lessons and delivered high- energy instruction in all pre-k subjects (Math, science, language arts, social studies) to a classroom of up to 12 children in an inclusive heterogeneous setting.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to maximize students learning opportunities and develop forward thinking plans to correct ongoing issues, and develop talents
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Teacher's Assistant Nursery -Kindergarten
The Learning Tree Prep School
Bronx, NY
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Multi-tased virtual and live instruction, which included pre-recorded multimedia videos
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Led small groups learning sessions with students to improve phonemic awareness and fluency
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students not yet behind
- Assisted with the production of school performances for students.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Teacher’s Associate Grades 1st and 2nd
New York City Montessori Charter School
Bronx, NY
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered diagnostic assessments in Math and English according to Common Core Standards
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the mandated curriculum and provided support to students who required extra guidance
- Partnered with lead teacher, resources teachers, and mental health specialist to implement behavior plans to shape positive behavioral among students with identified issues
Teacher’s Assistant Pre- Kindergarten
Sheltering Arms
Bronx, NY
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with head teacher to monitor and improve students learning; evaluated students' academic performance and behavior in preparation for parent teacher conferences
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Maintained good relationship with students and fostered open communication in culturally diverse classroom.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
Teacher’s Assistant Pre-Kindergarten
East Side House Settlement
Bronx, NY
05.2009 - 08.2016
- Created stimulating educational and recreational environment to enrich children's minds, develop critical thinking abilities, and establish positive social behaviors
- Implement differentiated instruction to accommodate students various learning styles and needs
- Developed relationships with fellow teachers to promote teamwork efficiency
- Worked under the teacher's direction to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable classroom environment
Education
MS - Early Childhood Education
Lehman College (CUNY)
01.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelors Of Arts - Sociology
Lehman College (CUNY)
08.2019 - 12.2022
A.A.S - Early Childhood Education
Hostos Community College (CUNY)
08.2016 - 05.2018
Certificate: Child Development Associate Certification, State of New York - undefined
Teacher Assistant Certification Level III - undefined
First Aid and CPR Certificate - undefined
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate - undefined
Violence Prevention and Intervention Certificate - undefined
Child Abuse Identification Certificate - undefined
Skills
Special need studentsundefined
Affiliations
Members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 02/2017
Timeline
Lead Teacher 6th Grade
Catapult Learning
07.2022 - 08.2022
MS - Early Childhood Education
Lehman College (CUNY)
01.2021 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher Pre- Kindergarten
West Harlem
10.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelors Of Arts - Sociology
Lehman College (CUNY)
08.2019 - 12.2022
Teacher's Assistant Nursery -Kindergarten
The Learning Tree Prep School
10.2018 - 10.2020
Teacher’s Associate Grades 1st and 2nd
New York City Montessori Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
A.A.S - Early Childhood Education
Hostos Community College (CUNY)
08.2016 - 05.2018
Teacher’s Assistant Pre- Kindergarten
Sheltering Arms
08.2016 - 08.2017
Teacher’s Assistant Pre-Kindergarten
East Side House Settlement
05.2009 - 08.2016
Certificate: Child Development Associate Certification, State of New York - undefined
Teacher Assistant Certification Level III - undefined
First Aid and CPR Certificate - undefined
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate - undefined
Violence Prevention and Intervention Certificate - undefined
Child Abuse Identification Certificate - undefined
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