Elizabeth Burrs
Shorewood,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Channahon School District 17 for over 5 years, specializing in curriculum development and health education. Skilled in data analysis and community engagement, I foster student responsibility for health while implementing innovative teaching methods. Committed to promoting physical fitness and well-being among adolescents through engaging, adapted instruction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Physical Education & Health Teacher
Channahon School District 17
Channahon, Illinois
08.2020 - Current
- Developed health curriculum aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging lessons on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to support student health education at home.
- Implemented classroom activities that encouraged teamwork and cooperation.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promote physical fitness among young people.
- Conducted research on new teaching methods that focus on promoting healthy lifestyles among adolescents.
- Taught physical education classes with diverse gym and outdoor exercise routines.
- Encouraged students to take responsibility for their own health by providing them with information about available services in the community.
- Collected data through field documentation, identifying specific needs of targeted populations.
Clinical Experience Teacher
Illinois State University
Normal, USA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Developed adapted physical education lesson plans for students with learning disabilities
- Instructed individual adapted physical education lessons
Student Teacher
Plainfield North High School
Plainfield, USA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Full classroom instruction at Plainfield North High School
- Developed full lesson plans for daily instruction
Student Teacher
Creekside Elementary School
Plainfield, USA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Full classroom instruction at Creekside Elementary School
- Designed full lesson plans for daily instruction
- Created E-Learning Online lesson plans at the elementary level
Server
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Joliet, USA
01.2020 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
Teacher Education Major - Physical Education K-12
Illinois State University
Normal, IL, USA05.2020
Completed Classes -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL, USASkills
- Data analysis and management
- Google Classroom and Suite proficiency
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Health education
- Adapted instruction
- Educational technology
- Community engagement
- Physical fitness
- First aid training
- Educational research methodologies
- Employee supervision, management, and training
- Event planning and coordination
- Adolescent and adult supervision
- CPR certification
- Youth and adult interaction
- Dance instruction and experience
Clinical Experiences
- Taught and created instruction at Channahon Junior High School for over 5 years.
- Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Independently taught whole class instruction, Communicated with peers in co-teaching, Team taught small group kindergarten lessons, Developed lesson plans at the kindergarten level, Observed a variety of grade level education
- Unit Five School District, Observed a variety of grade levels and classrooms, Independently taught whole class instruction at the junior high level, Developed lesson plans for the junior high
- University High School, Taught a three-day lesson with lesson plans, Team taught daily
- Illinois State University, Developed adapted physical education lesson plans for students with learning disabilities, Instructed individual adapted physical education lessons
Educational Philosophy
My educational philosophy on teaching is having an environmentally and physically safe classroom setting. Every child develops at different rates; so, I believe it is important to emphasize achievement as well as adapting to my students' needs. This way they can learn and grow to their full potential. I also believe that staying active and healthy promotes great lifestyle choices for the future. As a future educator, I want my students to live a healthy lifestyle that is lifelong. I want students to feel welcomed and excited to participate in my classroom. I also believe both formal and informal assessment should be implemented in the classroom. It holds students accountable and to a standard in the classroom.
Student Teaching Experience
Spring 2020, Plainfield North High School, Full classroom instruction, Developed full lesson plans for daily instruction, Creekside Elementary School, Full classroom instruction, Designed full lesson plans for daily instruction, Created E-Learning Online lesson plans at the elementary level
Professional Development
- Attended the Physical Education, Health Education, and Driver Education Dupage County Institute
- Organized, planned, and lead youth dance clinics
- Adapted and instructed lessons for students with learning disabilities at John's Heroes in Training program
Timeline
7th Physical Education & Health Teacher
Channahon School District 17
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Experience Teacher
Illinois State University
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student Teacher
Plainfield North High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student Teacher
Creekside Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Server
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness Education
American College of Education
Teacher Education Major - Physical Education K-12
Illinois State University
Completed Classes -
Joliet Junior College