Elizabeth A. Burman
Homewood
Summary
Experienced in curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second/Fourth Grade Teacher
Western Avenue Elementary School and Flossmoor Hills Elementary
Flossmoor, IL
08.2014 - Current
- Established an engaging classroom environment that fosters collaboration among young learners through Kagan cooperative learning strategies.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to tailor student instruction.
- Prepared and delivered effective instruction (Bridges in Mathematics, ReadyGen, MyView, Words Their Way, Teach TCI, and Activate Learning)
- Evaluated data to inform instructional strategies and establish educational objectives.
- Engaged families through strategic communication via Canvas learning management systems to enhance collaboration.
Math Specialist Grades K-5
Flossmoor Hills Elementary
Flossmoor, IL
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Delivered direct instruction to students through targeted intervention programs, including Bridges Intervention and Touch Math.
- Conducted classroom observations to assist educators in recognizing and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Analyzed data from student progress monitoring to tailor educational approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
Certification
- CPR Certified (Valid until June 2026)
- First AID (Valid until June 2026)
Timeline
Math Specialist Grades K-5
Flossmoor Hills Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2024
Second/Fourth Grade Teacher
Western Avenue Elementary School and Flossmoor Hills Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Leadership and Related Experience
School Improvement Team leader 2015-present
- Analyzed and interpreted data to create a school wide improvement plan.
- Collaborated with a team to implement our school improvement plan.
- Developed and implemented the master schedule including interventions.
PBIS Tier I, II, III Team Member 2017-present
- Implemented school-wide reward systems
- Evaluated behavioral interventions
- Planed and taught behavioral expectations
Girls on the Run Coordinator; Coach 2015-2023
- Recruited volunteers to serve as coaches
- Managed the ordering, organizing and distribution of materials
- Launched and hosted 5K event at Flossmoor Hills