Education
Resume:
Timothy J. Butts, Ed.D.
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Cape Coral, FL 33993 Cell Phone: 239-***-****
DrTButts1911@AOL. Com Home Phone: 239-***-****
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
“FAIR---INTEGRITY---LOYAL---RESULTS”
A dedicated leader with the required skills and passion to motivate staff and students in student achievement. A competent teacher, school administrator, community leader, and university professor. A hard-working educator who truly believes in doing what is best for the students. An experienced External Review Team Member with AdvancED organization.
EDUCATION
Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Graduated: April 2004. Dissertation: “Strategies for Reducing Disciplinary Referrals of Secondary Students”
Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Graduated: January 1999.
Master of Business Administration, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Graduated: May 1996.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management, Trinity International University, Miami, Florida.
Graduated: October 1994.
Associate in Science in Legal Assisting, Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Graduated: August 1992.
FLORIDA CERTIFICATIONS
Business Education (6-12).
Educational Leadership (all levels)
ESOL Endorsement
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Administration Learning Styles
Alternative-to- Suspension Programs Management
At-Risk Interventions Program Evaluation
Business Administration Psychology of Education
Classroom Management Research Design and Methodology
Diversity School Law
Early Childhood Education School Safety
Educational Leadership Science
Educational Technology Student Affairs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Heritage Institute
Instructor March 2015 Present
Develop and Implement lesson plans
Communicate with colleagues and students
Grade students’ assignments
Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators
Utilize technology for record keeping and teaching
Dunbar Community School
Teacher/Administrative Assistant February 2013 March 2015
Developed and Implemented lesson plans
Communicated with colleagues and students
Graded students’ assignments
Worked collaboratively with other teachers and administrators
Utilized technology for record keeping and teaching
Acting Administrator
Facilitated Safety Drills
Supervised Custodial and Office staff
Lee Alternative Charter High School
Director/Principal August 2012 February 2013
Served as instructional leader for 150+ students and 15 staff
Provided leadership to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance
Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication
Worked with diverse group of stakeholders
Coordinated use of facility
Hired, fired and retained staff
Evaluated student data
Conducted teacher evaluations
Supervised all school events
Assisted in the development of Master Schedule
Organized/facilitated parent meetings
Developed administrative procedures to implement Board policies
Increased Student enrollment and recruitment
Developed curriculum
Prepared and Managed school’s budget
Maintained a positive educational and learning environment
Administered and managed Charter School
Established and maintained communication between school and community
Maintained a positive relationship between school and District
Monitored student learning
Reported monthly to Board of Directors
Monitored school’s instructional program
Designed and implemented faculty training
Delivered a strong, high quality customer service approach to serving faculty and students
Implemented Professional Learning Communities
Lehigh Acres Middle School
Student Services Specialist August 2011 June 2012
Supervised students in Lunch Detention
Demonstrated ability with oral and written communication
Supervised students in Internal Student Suspension (ISS)
Supervised Breakfast Duty
Assisted with Bus Duty
Scheduled and Follow Up with After School Detentions
Assisted with Lunch Duty
Worked with diverse group of stakeholders
Contacted parents via phone and ParentLink
Assisted with Student Discipline Referrals
Scheduled and Follow Up with Saturday School Detentions
Assisted with Emergency Safety Drills
Completed all Duties assigned by Principal and/or Principal Designee
Oak Hammock Middle School, Fort Myers, Florida
Assistant Principal July 2010 June 2011
Served as instructional leader for 1200+ students and 100+ staff
Provided leadership to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance
Handled ESE student disciplinary referrals
Modeled classroom Administrator
Conducted teacher evaluations/observations
Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication
Supervised lunch duty
Worked with diverse group of stakeholders
Utilized computer-based applications
Chaperoned student trip to Universal Studios
Fort Myers Middle Academy, Fort Myers, Florida
Assistant Principal for Administration July 2008 June 2010
Served as instructional leader for 650+ students and 50+ staff
Provided leadership to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance
Assisted in development and implementation of Master Schedule
Assisted with development/implementation of Fort Myers Alternative to School Suspension (FMASS)
Hired and evaluated teachers and staff
Scheduled and facilitated safety drills to ensure school’s safety and facility inspections
Demonstrated ability in oral and written communications
Coordinated use of facility
Supervised of students and staff
Evaluated school data
Monitored teachers’ lesson plans
Utilized computer-based applications for oral presentations and effective communications to staff
Facilitated staff assignment/reassignment during installation of school-wide carpet/tile upgrade
Assisted with discipline hearings; recommended suspension and/or alternative placements
Handled all disciplinary referrals
Conducted teacher observations
Facilitated Supplemental Educational Services (SES) after-school tutoring
Communicated with parents and colleagues
Supervised all of school events
Implemented/evaluated/monitored School Improvement Plan
Worked with police officers and community leaders
Worked with diverse group of parents and colleagues
Supervised lunch duty
Supervised and delegated bus ramp responsibilities
Coordinated maintenance functions of school
Cape Coral High School, Cape Coral, Florida
Assistant Principal of Student Services July 2004 July 2008
Served as instructional leader for 2000+ students and 150+ staff
Provided leadership to ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance
Handled designated student disciplinary referrals
Participated in staff hiring interviews as requested
Participated in parent/teacher conferences as requested
Provided supervision at school events and activities as assigned
Provided daily supervision of bus ramp, cafeteria and hallways
Supervised and coordinated the issuance of students’ lockers
Implemented and supervised assignment of student parking
Supervised issuance of staff parking assignments
Attended CCHS Booster meetings
Served on District Advisory Committee
Served as liaison between District Transportation and Cape Coral High
Observed teachers as assigned by Principal
Summer School Administrator/Adult Education Coordinator
Cape Coral High School, Cape Coral, Florida
Teacher August 2003---May 2004
Developed and implemented [Business & Math]lesson plans
Communicated with parents and students
Graded students’ assignments
Worked collaboratively with other teachers and administrators
Utilized technology for record keeping and teaching
Trinity International University, Miami, Florida
Adjunct College Professor November 1998 May 2003
Developed/Implemented lesson plans
Presented [Business, Communications, and Leadership] lessons
Assessed students’ coursework
Taught adults via accelerated format college courses
Pines Alternative to Suspension Program, Hollywood, Florida
Lead Teacher on Assignment July 2002 May 2003
Supervised at-risk students (K-12)
Reduced referrals for at-risk students
Scheduled community partners to speak to students in Program
Supervised staff and college interns
Worked with police officers to correct students’ behaviors
Communicated with parents and students
Reported and provided data to over 20 principals
Pines Middle School, Pembroke Pines, Florida
School Advisory Co-Chairperson May 2001 June 2002
Created and managed team of community leaders and parents
Organized/facilitated PTSA meetings
Conducted early-release activities
Attended budget meetings
Implemented/evaluated/monitored School Improvement Plan
Prepared/presented staff proposals for School Recognition Funds
Teacher September 1996 June 2002
Developed and implemented lesson plans
Communicated with parents and students
Utilized technology for record keeping and teaching
Served as faculty representative in parent conferences
Acted as eight-grade administrator
Served as National Junior Honor Society Sponsor
Maintained classroom management
Attended School Advisory Council meetings
AWARDS and RECOGNITION
Dean’s List (Broward Community College, 1990)
“Kappa Man of the Year” Award (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, 2001)
Letter of Appreciation (Big Brothers of Broward, 1992)
Service Awards (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, 1997-1999)
DISTRICT and SCHOOL LEVEL COMMITTEES
Compliance Advisory Committee, Lee County School District; December 2005---June 2006
Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, Lee County School District; August 2005---December 2008
School Advisory Committee, Broward County, FL; May 2001 June 2002
Technology Committee, Cape Coral High School; August 2006 May 2007.
Technology Committee, Broward County, Florida; August 2000 June 2002.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
A Pathway to Success 11/19/03 Stand Up For All students 04/01/09
Employment Law 07/21/04 Acceptable Use of Internet 06/01/09
Frisk Leadership Training 07/22/04 Assistant Principals’ Training 06/03/09
FPMS Training for Administrators 07/26/04 Common course Assessments 06/15/09
FRISK Leadership Training 02/07/05 Cyberbullying and Schools 06/18/09
Student Services I and II 03/10/05 Snapshot Training 06/22/09
DRA and Budget Review 03/17/05 Summer Leadership Institute 08/21/09
Data Analysis for School Improvement 04/05/05 Safety Training 08/31/09
Classroom Walk-Through Training 04/22/05 Bullying Recognition and Response 10/29/09
Safety Training 08/05/05 Fire Extinguisher Training 10/29/09
Quality Orientation for Schools 02/10/06 OSHA Training 10/29/09
Continued Improvement of Reading Skills 05/02/06 CPR 05/24/10
Facilitating Effective Teams 05/30/06 Leadership 06/17/10
Analytic Processes for School Leaders 06/23/06 Success For All Foundation 06/25/10
Summer Leadership Institute 07/19/06 Summer Leadership Institute 08/16/10
School Improvement Team 07/26/06 ESE Compliance Issues 08/25/10
CPR 07/28/06 Research-Based Strategies 08/31/10
Strategies for Success 08/04/06 Data Analysis for Goal-Setting 08/31/10
Fire Extinguisher Training 08/04/06 Acceptable Use of Technology 10/26/10
Health and Fitness 10/03/06 Fire Extinguisher Training 10/26/10
Safety/Security Training for Administrators 02/08/07 PNP Focus on Systems 01/25/11
Understanding Internal Accounts 02/21/07 Choosing Excellence 02/11/11
Preparing New Principal Orientation 03/01/07 PNP---Focus on School Operations 03/17/11
OSHA Training 07/01/07 Communications and Media 03/28/11
Ruby Payne Learning Strategies 08/06/08 Employee Management 04/07/11
Emergency Operations 08/12/08 Understanding Internal Accounts 05/18/11
Master Scheduling in SILK 04/01/09 Hiring Process 05/25/11
REFERENCES
Pastor John Antonucci, Pastor Dr. Brian Botts, Principal Mr. Tommy Bowen, Assistant Principal
Faith Fellowship Church Edison Collegiate School Cape Coral High School
6111 South Pointe Boulevard 8099 College Parkway 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida 33919 Fort Myers, Florida 33919 Cape Coral, Florida 33997
239-***-**** 239-***-**** 239-***-****
Mr. Donald Bryant, Principal Mr. Charles B. Dailey, Principal
Fort Myers Middle Academy Dunbar Community School
3050 Central Avenue 1857 High Street
Fort Myers, FL 33916 Fort Myers, Florida 33916
Mr. Joseph Pitura, Jr., Principal Dr. John Reynolds, Dissertation Chair
Lehigh Acres Middle School Nova Southeastern University
104 Arthur Avenue 1750 North East 167th Street
Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936 North Miami Beach, Florida, Florida 33162
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