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BRITTANY L. BURKEY
UPPER ARLINGTON
Summary
Drama Teacher successful at working well with students, parents and other educators. Strong administrator and problem solver with motivational approach. 12+ years in education. Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching fine arts. Proven track record of successfully engaging students in learning. Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom to meet student needs.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Columbus Arts And Technology Academy
teacher of Performing Arts
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Creative
- Imaginations, Script Analysis and Character Development, and Intro to Drama for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
Upper Arlington City Schools
Substitute Teacher, K-12
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- I taught in the classrooms, grades K-12 for the Upper Arlington School District, focusing primarily on Windermere Elementary.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
UALC Preschool And Kindergarten
Preschool Lead Teacher
01.2015 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
West Memphis School District
Classroom Teacher
01.2004 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Having been awarded a standard license to teach school for the state of Arkansas, I began teaching grades ten through twelve at West Memphis High
- At the close of the 2007 – 2008 school year I taught five periods of Oral Communications, covering five types of speeches, and one period of Drama, giving an overview of Theatre in a regular classroom teaching day
- I have also established a Drama Club with 25 active members
- The major challenge presented by this school has been the re-establishment of a Theatre curriculum after a six-year void
- One hundred and forty-five students sat under my tutelage daily during the school year.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Arkansas State University
Teaching Assistant
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
- In both the fall and spring semesters I was given the opportunity to teach a course in Fine Arts Theatre (General Education Theatre Appreciation)
- From June through July 2003 I taught two units in this same course under Professor Molly Simpson
- Additionally, I have assisted in the running of our costume lab in the afternoons, overseen tests for various other classes, and taught a make-up workshop for our high school visitation day.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
SEAL
Training West Memphis High School, West Memphis High School
Curriculum and Classroom Management
University Overview
Gifted and Talented
Curriculum Training; Workshop Presentations, Gifted and Talented Committee for Research/Awareness West Memphis Schools
Stage Management / Directing
Talent Show West Memphis High School Producer, Talent Show West Memphis High School
WMHS from Marketing
University Overview
The Diary of Anne Frank Germantown Community Theatre
Arkansas State University
MA from Speech Communications / Theatre Arts
2004
Hannibal LaGrange University
BA from Communication Arts / Theatre Arts
1998
Skills
- Strong organizational skills; excellence in working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities; detail oriented; strong team player; excellent classroom management skills
- Related Skills
- Speech Writing – Tutoring - Calligraphy – Fabric Dying – Wig Design – Floral Creations – Cross Stitching – Piano – Acting – Various Dialect work – Classroom Teaching Experience – Singing – Fundraising – Event Coordination
- School Assemblies
- Producing Special Events
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Strategies
- Presenting at Conferences
- Activity Organization
- Educational Settings
- Higher Education
- Team Collaboration
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Daily Lesson Plans
- Acting and Performance Techniques
- Test Administration
- Scheduling Coordination
- Conflict Management
- Preparing Course Materials
- Acting Coaching
- Fine Arts Proficiency
- Rehearsal Direction
- Public and Private Education Knowledge
Certification
- Drama/communications teaching License - current
Timeline
teacher of Performing Arts
Columbus Arts And Technology Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Upper Arlington City Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
UALC Preschool And Kindergarten
01.2015 - 01.2018
Classroom Teacher
West Memphis School District
01.2004 - 01.2008
Teaching Assistant
Arkansas State University
01.2003 - 01.2004
SEAL
Training West Memphis High School, West Memphis High School
Curriculum and Classroom Management
Talent Show West Memphis High School Producer, Talent Show West Memphis High School
WMHS from Marketing
Arkansas State University
MA from Speech Communications / Theatre Arts
Hannibal LaGrange University
BA from Communication Arts / Theatre Arts
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