Aimee Burns
Nampa,ID
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Works well independently or as member of teaching team. Experience taking leadership role and overseeing other teachers and support staff. Competent at resolving conflict and creating positive work culture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Nampa School District
Nampa, ID
08.2003 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans and IEPs as part of an integrated classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress, and encourage learning goals.
Education
Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID05.2022
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest Christian University
Eugene, OR05.2000
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning
- Classroom and staff management
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Excel, Word, Apple and Google Platforms
camping, sports, reading, yoga, baking
I enjoy camping in beautiful Idaho, where I can spend time reading, paddle boarding, and cooking with my family. During the colder months, I enjoy doing yoga and baking during the holidays. We enjoy sports, both watching and playing, and also like to play board games together.
Timeline
Teacher
Nampa School District
08.2003 - Current
Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
College of Idaho
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest Christian University