Ellen Mary Burke
Gilbert,SC
Summary
Devoted mother, educator, counselor, and former director of childcare for centers across Kentucky presenting over 200 workshops to early childhood professionals throughout a varied career, including appearances on Kentucky Educational Television and as a Keynote speaker at various conferences prior to receiving recognition and retiring from beloved Berea College in 2018. Looking to serve those in the community with many years of experience listed below.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Berea College
08.1994 - 06.2019
- Family relations: enrollment 34 each semester
- Other classes taught: Parent/Child Relations,Families in a Cross Cultural Perspective, Contemporary Family Issues,Intervention Strategies, & Introduction to Social Work
- Fall 2011-GSTR 110
- Academic Advisor to freshman, both majors and non-majors.
- Internship Faculty Sponsor
- Worked with other faculty to make policy for the CFS department and developed IECE concentration.
Therapist
Berea College
08.1998 - 08.2011
- Responsible for an individual caseload of college students (25-30) a week.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Conducted psychoeducational presentations within the community, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for students with complex needs.
Therapist/Owner
Private Therapy Practice
Richmon
08.1992 - 08.1998
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, improving the overall quality of the Family Development program such as "How to Talk to so Children Will Listen"
- Implemented experiential learning opportunities through field trips and guest speakers, enriching students'' educational experiences.
- Established strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that facilitated academic success.
Instructor
UK Department Of Family Studies
08.1991 - 08.1998
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Taught the senior Field Experience class and helped develop the course outline and the agency placement of students.
- Taught Marriage and Family Relations for two consecutive semesters to a class of 150 students.
Training Coordinator
Eastern KY Childcare Coalition
08.1991 - 05.1998
- Championed performance-driven culture by aligning training initiatives with key performance indicators and individual development plans.
- Cultivated strong relationships with childcare centers at all levels of the organization.
- Worked with management to identify, plan, align, and address training needs.
Director of Human Development
Christian Appalachian Project
08.1982 - 08.1990
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel while developing policies with program managers.
- Supervised 15 different human service programs, child development centers, camps, services for adults and children with disabilities, as well as elderly programs.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Coordinator of Child Development Programs
Christian Applalachian Project
08.1978 - 08.1982
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems with all of the child development programs.
- Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
Director/Head Teacher
CAP Child Development Center
08.1973 - 08.1982
- Responsible for day to day operation of the facility.
- Supported teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback, while incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Summer Camp Director
Camp Andrew Jackson
06.1976 - 06.1981
- Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
- Developed strong relationships with local community organizations to enhance partnerships and increase camp visibility.
- Planned activities, tracked facilities safety and cleanliness, taking corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Education
Master of Science - Family Development
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY1972
Skills
- Guidance
- Stress management
- Multi-cultural education
- Professionalism
- Infant development
- Childcare orientation
- Second step violence prevention
- Conflict resolution
- Playground design
- Non-competitive games
- Communicating with children
- Working with difficult parents/people
- Gross motor development
- Recognizing and reporting abuse
- Literacy and story telling
- Toddlers and crisis
- How to Talk so Children Will Listen
- Positive Discipline
- STEP teen
- Beyond Time Out
- Living with an ADHD Child
- Active Parenting
- Siblings without Rivalry
- Self Esteem and Children
- Self Esteem and Children
Certification
- Kentucky Marriage and Family Therapist: License #KY 0315 (1995-2019)
- Level 5 Early Childhood Educator Trainer: License #70901 (2006-2019)
Affiliations
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (1994-2010)
- Amercian Association of Play Therapists (2011-2019)
KET Appearances
- Time Out For Parents
- Time Out for Teens
- Family Child Care Training
Keynote Presentations
- Infant Toddler Conference- Louisville, KY (1995)
- Director's Conference- Lexington, KY (1995)
- Regional Training Center Conference-Louisville,KY (1996)
- Infant Toddler Conference- Lexington, KY (2010)
Accomplishments
- Central Applalachian People's Federal Credit Union Board Member (1986-1996) and Board Chair (1993-1996)
- Whitley County Communities for Children Consultant (1996-1997)
- Governor's Professional Development Council for Early Childhood Education (2001-2004)
- Eastern KY Child Care Coalition Board Member (2002-2019) and Board Chair (2004-2019)
- S. Bluegrass Citizen Advisory Panel for Protection & Permanency of Children (2007-2010)
- Cradling Literacy Trainer: Zero to Three (2008-2010)
Additional Information
- Madison County Youth Soccer Association- Soccer Coach (2003-2007)
- St. Clare Church Christmas Baskets- Volunteer Coordinator (1976-2018)
Timeline
Therapist
Berea College
08.1998 - 08.2011
Instructor
Berea College
08.1994 - 06.2019
Therapist/Owner
Private Therapy Practice
08.1992 - 08.1998
Instructor
UK Department Of Family Studies
08.1991 - 08.1998
Training Coordinator
Eastern KY Childcare Coalition
08.1991 - 05.1998
Director of Human Development
Christian Appalachian Project
08.1982 - 08.1990
Coordinator of Child Development Programs
Christian Applalachian Project
08.1978 - 08.1982
Summer Camp Director
Camp Andrew Jackson
06.1976 - 06.1981
Director/Head Teacher
CAP Child Development Center
08.1973 - 08.1982
Master of Science - Family Development
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Oswego
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