Alecia Butorac (Whitfield)
High School Comprehensive Teacher
Lebanon
Summary
Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful curriculum to meet the needs of learners with various needs and abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Comprehensive Teacher
Cane Ridge High School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Instructor
Mathnasium
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Middle School Teacher
Wilson County Schools, CDC
07.2021 - Current
- As a Comprehensive Development Classroom teacher for middle school, I have many roles and responsibilities
- In this role I am responsible for providing individualized instruction that meets the students where they are at cognitively and facilitate educational, adaptive, pre-vocational, and social growth
- It is my responsibility to develop and implement annual Individualized Education Plans for students including present levels of performance, instructional goals and objectives, and services required to meet those goals
- It is my responsibility to schedule meetings with the IEP team and collaborate with parents and service providers to develop appropriate and measurable goals
- I am responsible for scheduling, collaborating, and delegating responsibilities within my classroom through educational assistants and support staff
- While academics and alignment to the state standards are crucial and policy for exceptional education, I also take responsibility in preparing my students for the real world by developing social and emotional skills, life skills, and any critical area that my students need to work on in order to be successful outside of the classroom
- I take pride in giving my students a safe space to be themselves and enjoy the learning process
- In my classroom we are a family.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and in-person interactions.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Exceptional Education Homebound Instructor
Wilson County Schools
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborate with teachers and administration of various schools throughout the district
- Facilitate classwork and classroom information between student and classroom teacher
- Manage student schedules, workload, and develop an adequate timeline for submitting work
- Collaborate with parents and provide expectations and classroom information.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Virtual K-5 CDC Teacher
Wilson County Schools
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Provide special and personalized instruction to students with IEPs
- Collect and utilize data to drive instruction and progress on individual goals
- Collaborate with parents and instructional coaches to provide an appropriate and effective home environment that promotes instruction and learning
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers in providing the appropriate strategies and tools to help their students while learning virtually
- Develop curriculum that meets the needs of my students and satisfies IEPs
- Utilize various technology platforms such as iReady, Schoology, GoGuardian, GoogleMeet, EasyCBM,
- BoomLearning, etc, to provide an appropriate and effective online experience
- Create and send home bi-weekly packets and folders to supplement the instruction throughout the week
- Collaborate with members of each student's IEP team such as service providers, LEA's, general education teachers, and psychologists to ensure compliance and hold meetings
- Collaborate with Education Assistants to provide services for my students.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- 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.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Exceptional Education Ancillary Aide
Wilson County Schools
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborate with general education teachers and special education teachers to provide necessary aid to my students
- Provide one on one assistance in the general education setting
- Provide assistance with adaptive behaviors such as using the restroom, eating, and dressing
- Utilize assistive and adaptive technology
- Collaborate with teachers, service providers and parents to create effective schedules.
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Assessed student needs and reported to instructor.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Assisted instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Summer Camp Counselor/ Afterschool Counselor
Langford Farms Swim and Tennis Club
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Provide a safe and fun environment for students in K-8th
- Communicate and facilitate expectations, information, and rules to student groups
- Create and plan activities regarding indoor/outdoor games, social-emotional small group lessons, team building, crafts, and clubs of interest
- Communicate disciplinary expectations and provide when needed
- Collaborate with co-counselors, activity directors, and camp directors regarding everyday and important updates and information
- Provide a safe, yet fun summer camp environment in accordance to the CDC guidelines due to COVID19.
Education
Doctor of Education - Education and Professional Leadership Candidate
TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Nashville 09.2020 - Current
Masters of Arts - Education Elementary Education
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN 09.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Special Education
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN 09.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
De-escalation, restraint training
undefinedTimeline
High School Comprehensive Teacher
Cane Ridge High School
07.2023 - Current
Instructor
Mathnasium
09.2022 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Wilson County Schools, CDC
07.2021 - Current
Exceptional Education Homebound Instructor
Wilson County Schools
04.2021 - 07.2021
Virtual K-5 CDC Teacher
Wilson County Schools
01.2021 - 07.2021
Doctor of Education - Education and Professional Leadership Candidate
TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
09.2020 - Current
Masters of Arts - Education Elementary Education
Cumberland University
09.2019 - 05.2020
Exceptional Education Ancillary Aide
Wilson County Schools
08.2017 - 01.2021
Summer Camp Counselor/ Afterschool Counselor
Langford Farms Swim and Tennis Club
05.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Special Education
Cumberland University
09.2013 - 05.2017
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