1. AMANDA N. HAMPTON-BUTCHER
hamptonankelly@gmail.com
7653 S. Langly • Chicago, Illinois 60619 • (773) 936-3381
Dedicated professional possessing proven teaching, guidance, and counseling skills. Possess a strong track record in
improving test scores and teaching effectively. Foster team collaboration, proactively coordinating with
peers to support educational process and conducive environment for learning. Demonstrated ability
to communicate complex information in a simple and entertaining manner. Committed to
furthering education mission and key initiatives within a progressive
organization to better meet the needs of students and staff.
SUMMARY: Resource Coordination Possess a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements or
potential road-blocks in all situations. Continually develop back-up plans to minimize risk
and deliver exceptional results; streamline communication and implementation channels to
effectively meet student and organizational needs.
Relationship Management Highly experienced in assessing true needs and expectations,
building lasting professional relationships. Grow and deepen strategic partnerships to
achieve mutually beneficial outcome.
Educational Delivery Effectively manage diverse tasks, with varying degrees of complexity,
within a wide range of environments; evaluate situations, assess emergent needs, and implement
solutions in a prompt and efficient/effective manner to support student engagement.
PROFESSIONAL CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) DIST. 299
EXPERIENCE: PERCY L. JULIAN H.S. Chicago, Illinois 2012 to Present
Co-Team Teach & Special Education
• Co-teach English IV and World Studies in General Education and Instructional setting.
• Monitor student caseloads for academic and attendance reports, scheduling regular
one-on-one sessions with students to discuss grades, attendance , and post-secondary goals.
• Work with teachers to support differentiated instruction, lesson planning, modification of
grading scales, and development of behavioral intervention plans.
• Coordinate IEP meetings, annual reviews, 3 year re-evaluations, 504, revisions, and
manifestation determination reviews.
• Participated as Post-Secondary Coordinator, act as Lead Teacher of After-School Tutoring,
and continually foster strong relationships with parents and teachers to deliver superior
results.
JAMES H. BOWEN H.S., Chicago, Illinois 2010 to 2012
Special Education Case Manager
• Provided as supportive role to students with special needs, co-teaching English I and
English IV in a general education setting.
• Collaborated with General Education teachers to modify curriculum, discuss modified
grading scales, and provide differentiated instruction.
• Coordinated IEP meetings, annual reviews, 3 year re-evaluations, 504, revisions, and
manifestation determination reviews.
• Coordinated weekly clinician team meetings to support education/development needs.
• Designated as RTI Coordinator,ACT/PSAE Special Accommodations Coordinator,
and Extended School Year Coordinator.
LAS CASA THERAPEUTIC H.S., Chicago, Illinois 2008 to 2010
Special Education Case Manager
• Coordinated IEP meetings, annual reviews, 3 year re-evaluations, 504, revisions, and
manifestation determination reviews.
• Served as district’s representative for the Special Education population.
• Communicated with parents and guardians to confirm meeting attendance and key concerns.
• Assisted special education staff in understanding state mandates and procedures.
• Participated in school’s SIPAAA planning.
MORGAN PARK H.S., Chicago, Illinois 2007 to 2008
Special Education Teacher
• Supported collaborative team teaching in English & Social Science departments.
• Worked with General Education Teachers to modify curriculum to meet various learning styles.
• Analyzed data to create lesson plans, and proactively addressed classroom management issues.
• Created specialized benchmarks and goals for students on Service Provider caseload,
monitoring quarterly progress and collaborating with teachers to discuss strategies, modify
grading scales, and communicate with parents to address difficulties in learning performance.
EDUCATION: NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois Conferred 2008
Master in Education Leadership (M.ED.L.)
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois Conferred 2000
Bachelor’s in Special Education (B.S.E.)
LICENSURE & • LBS 01 - Learning Disabilities & Behavior Disorders
ENDORSEMENT: • Social Science Endorsement
AFFILIATIONS: • Council for Exceptional Children