Elizabeth C. Burke
Port Jefferson
Summary
Extensive background in mental health and substance abuse recovery settings. Experience includes providing empathetic support, facilitating group sessions, and promoting wellness strategies. Strengths reside in active listening, empathy, resilience building, and crisis intervention skills. Prior work has brought significant improvement to client well-being through personalized care plans and reinforcement of coping mechanisms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Center
Hicksville
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Facilitated peer support groups to encourage sharing and connection among participants.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies and personal goals for recovery.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
Resource Room Teacher 1-6th Grades
Hebrew Academy of Long Beach
Woodmere
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate support strategies into classroom instruction.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
Resource Room Teacher 9-12th Grades
Shulamith School for Girls
Cedarhurst
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional 2nd, 3rd Grades, 4th Grade Inclusion, Leave Replacement Teacher 3rd Grade
Stewart Elementary School
Garden City
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive learning environments.
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and activities.
Director of Marketing and Events
YMCA Performing Arts Theater
Bayshore
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed ticket sales, marketing events and fundraisers, coordinated extensive invite while maintaining RSVP lists for multiple events, created press releases, coordinated and outsourcing for food and beverage
Casting Director
Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc
New York
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed set logistics for fast paced filming locations for 'Law and Order-SVU' television series, managed logistics and hired background extras and stand-in's, located and secured special time period items for time period settings to enhance realism.
Paraprofessional 2nd, 3rd Grades, 4th Grade Inclusion, Leave Replacement Teacher 3rd Grade
Stewart Elementary School
Garden City
01.2015
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teachers.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Education
Master of Science - Inclusive Elementary Special Education
Hofstra University
Uniondale, NY05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Delaware
Newark, DE12.2001
Skills
- Interpersonal
- Communications
- Logistics Minded
- Innovative & Creative
- Ability to be Independent
- Team Focused
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- CCAR Recovery Coach Professional
- New York State Initial Certification in Special Education Grade Levels 1-6
- New York State Initial Certification in Elementary Education Grade Levels 1-6
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Center
10.2021 - 11.2023
Resource Room Teacher 1-6th Grades
Hebrew Academy of Long Beach
01.2017 - 01.2019
Resource Room Teacher 9-12th Grades
Shulamith School for Girls
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional 2nd, 3rd Grades, 4th Grade Inclusion, Leave Replacement Teacher 3rd Grade
Stewart Elementary School
01.2015
Paraprofessional 2nd, 3rd Grades, 4th Grade Inclusion, Leave Replacement Teacher 3rd Grade
Stewart Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2012
Director of Marketing and Events
YMCA Performing Arts Theater
01.2004 - 01.2006
Casting Director
Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Inclusive Elementary Special Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Delaware
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