Taught grades kindergarten, first, second, fifth, and sixth (both traditional and compartmentalized - Science and Math fifth grade; ELA and Social Studies sixth grade; ESL grades second, fifth, and sixth), in Arizona, and second grade English in the UAE. White-Buze has consistently been entrusted with the grade levels' most challenging and diverse students. Mentor teacher for ASU interns. Planned and implemented standards-based lessons and activities to enhance student engagement and learning. Developed and maintained a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for diverse students' needs and requirements. Engaged students in lively discussions and debates to teach them Social Studies and help them find and gain their voices, along with the confidence to speak up and have their own opinions in class and life. Explored and implemented unique teaching methods such as putting on costumed plays written by the students, with the ASU intern’s assistance, to teach students about American history and Social Studies. Created cooperative-based learning projects to help students learn Science, innovation, and how to work well in teams. Repurposed popular songs and created body movements to enhance students’ grasp and retention of Math concepts. Partnered with the NFL to have Pen Pals from various elementary schools around the valley and a means to improve student writing skills. Taught After School reading classes. Worked with ASU through Project Excellence to provide student enrichment programs and weekend breakfast and lunch. Planned and hosted field trips to a variety of local venues including Arizona State University, the MIM, Halle Heart Children’s Museum for hands-on experiences, first-hand knowledge, and exposures that spark interest in otherwise unknown possibilities. Met with
parents and students to discuss how students could improve their study and retention
capabilities. Administered and proctored multiple and varied Assessment tools. School
Improvement Leadership team. Coordinator of OKI Literacy and Technology Project.
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)/LAS Coordinator – coordinated testing, maintained records,
reported data to the Administration for all on-site students’ language testing, and reported to
Roosevelt School District #66 Multicultural Department. District math assessment
selection team. Math Trainer of Trainers District presenter. District and site Curriculum
Mapping Trainer and coordinator. Reading team leadership grade level representative.
Intersession, coordinator. Project eXcellence – eXzone site liaison. Interviewed
prospective teachers at the RSD#66 District job fair. She began teaching online courses in
the Fall Session of 2019 at ASU. She enjoys project-based curriculums that sustainably
enhance specifically targeted at-risk communities. White-Buze prefers to be called
Buze (pronounced Buzz), as it connotes busy and engaged with personal, professional, and student learning and growth. She has taught face-to-face and enjoys it very much.