Brooke G. Burton
534 Academy Street, Mc Adenville,NC
Summary
Masters Level Elementary School Educator with specialized skills in education theory, pedagogy, and practice necessary to teach Kindergarten through Sixth grade students. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with a growth mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Mountain Island Charter School
11.2019 - Current
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to support class inclusivity and engagement for 21 students.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Exceeded Literacy and Math proficiency goals each year as measured by students' standardized test scores.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Contract Sales Representative
Shaw Industries
07.2008 - 08.2019
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Exceeded sales goals each year, and grew market share in assigned territory each year.
- Consistently achieved over $2 Million in flooring sales each year.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
Patient Account Representative
MedAssist, A Firstsource Company
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Worked on-site at Cookeville Regional Medical Center interviewing patients to determine qualification for TN Medicaid and/or charity assistance programs. The goal was for the patient to receive program assistance to cover their unpaid medical bills.
- Interacted closely, and on a daily basis with various hospital personnel including clinical staff, case
managers, social workers, and business office professionals to negotiate appropriate solutions for
patient. - Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims and payments.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Kept accurate records of patient’s information, and reported to the State of Tennessee, and Cookeville
Regional Medical Center. - Met with the hospital Business Office Director on a monthly basis to review the revenue generated from
MedAssist’s services. - Continually exceeded monthly and yearly revenue goals set by MedAssist and Cookeville
Regional Medical Center.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Research-Based Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Assessment knowledge in Amplify, I-station, MAPS
- Trained in reading achievement methods to support Science of Reading
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Mountain Island Charter School
11.2019 - Current
Contract Sales Representative
Shaw Industries
07.2008 - 08.2019
Patient Account Representative
MedAssist, A Firstsource Company
08.2005 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
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