Yvonne Guzman- Butterfield
Science Educator
Wisconsin Dells,Wisconsin
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with over 12 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to high school students. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in problem-solving and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Science Instructor
Mauston High School
Mauston, Wisconsin
08.2015 - Current
- Self-motivated and able to work strategically and independently.
- District level experience with different types of assessments and their use.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Implemented K-12 curriculum and analyzed & leveraged assessment data to impact student outcomes.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
Madison Area Technical College, Portage And Reedsburg
Reedsburg, WI
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in Anatomy & Physiology I and II and General Chemistry.
- Reacted quickly to situations in context and adjusted presentations quickly.
- Taught adult students strategies for improving their problem-solving skills.
- Led large group discussions and provided students the opportunity to work in small groups to complete problems similar to those found
in homework sets and exams.
University TA
University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Built positive relationships with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
Science Instructor
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
Marinette, WI
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Science Instructor
Joliet Central High School
Joliet, IL
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI 01.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL 08.1992 - 05.1997
Skills
Educational Research
undefinedCertification
1605 Biology Lifetime License
Timeline
1316 Reading
08-2019
1605 Biology Lifetime License
09-2017
1610 Chemistry Lifetime License
07-2016
Science Instructor
Mauston High School
08.2015 - Current
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
Madison Area Technical College, Portage And Reedsburg
01.2014 - 08.2014
University TA
University Of Wisconsin Madison
01.2012 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin Madison
01.2010 - 12.2014
Science Instructor
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
08.2004 - 06.2009
Science Instructor
Joliet Central High School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
08.1992 - 05.1997
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