Ellie Burke
West Des Moines
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience supporting students through individualized instruction and engaging lessons. Passionate about fostering a love for learning and helping students reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Whittier Elementary
Indianola
03.2025 - Current
- Plans and delivers engaging literacy lessons to two sections of fifth-grade language arts, using the Science of Reading to guide instruction.
- Establishes genuine relationships with over 40 fifth-grade students to create mutual respect and incorporate students' interests into learning.
- Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse reading and writing needs of the students, incorporating scaffolding and small group discussion.
- Fosters critical thinking and comprehension skills through reading, writing, and open-ended discussions.
Student Teacher
Oviatt Elementary
Norwalk
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Delivered individual and group instruction to first-grade students, tailored teaching strategies according to student needs, and monitored goals.
- Collaborated effectively with teachers, administration, and families to maintain safe and inclusive learning environments, and to obtain necessary resources for student success.
- Worked with a team of first-grade teachers to plan and implement a new literacy curriculum.
- Demonstrated perseverance and resilience when dealing with challenging situations or student behaviors.
Literacy Tutor
Kate Mitchell Elementary
Ames
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with a third-grade student identified for Tier 2 literacy intervention by planning and delivering individualized literacy lessons over eight weeks.
- Used formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction.
- Built reflective practice through weekly self-reflections and supervisor feedback.
Practicum Teacher
Anderson Elementary
Bondurant
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Taught and observed in a third-grade classroom, teaching both large and small group literacy and science lessons.
- Utilized feedback from the cooperating teacher and supervisor to make improvements to instructional strategies and classroom management.
Practicum Teacher
Radiant Elementary
Waukee
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Taught and observed in a first-grade classroom, teaching large group literacy, and small group math lessons.
- Assessed students using the Quick Phonics Screener, Running Records, and Qualitative Spelling Inventory to determine areas of proficiency and areas for growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2025
Skills
- Organization
- Time management
- Patience
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Conflict resolution
- Engagement
Certification
- Classroom Teacher K-6
- English-Language Arts K-8
- Reading K-8
- Social Studies K-8
Accomplishments
Iowa State College of Health and Human Sciences Ambassador
08/2022 - 12/2024
- Communicated and collaborated with a wide variety of prospective students and their families, providing personalized guidance and support.
- Contributed unique perspectives and participated in recruitment events, fostering connections between prospective students and the university community.
- Represented the College of Health and Human Sciences at outreach events, answering questions and promoting academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Whittier Elementary
03.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Oviatt Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025
Literacy Tutor
Kate Mitchell Elementary
09.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum Teacher
Anderson Elementary
02.2024 - 03.2024
Practicum Teacher
Radiant Elementary
10.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
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