Emma Burge
Edwardsville
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Granite City Park District
Granite City
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised children aged 5-12, leading swim sessions, games, and arts & crafts to promote engagement and development.
- Designed and implemented daily activity plans, maintained a safe and inclusive environment, enforced safety rules, and communicated with parents and staff to address individual needs.
Teacher Assistant
Ymca Early Childhood Development Center
Glen Carbon
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted lead teacher in an early childhood classroom of 12-18 students by preparing lesson materials, delivering differentiated learning activities, and supporting literacy and numeracy development.
- Monitored student progress, implemented behavior-management strategies, coordinated parent-teacher communication, and ensured compliance with health and safety standards to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Leave of Absence Coordinator
Sedgwick St. Louis
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated employee leave processes, managing intake, documentation, and timelines for medical and family leaves.
- Communicated benefits eligibility and next steps to employees, collaborated with HR and medical providers to ensure compliance with FMLA and company policy, maintained accurate case records, and streamlined case follow-up to minimize processing delays.
Teacher
Ymca Early Childhood Development Center
Glen Carbon
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool-aged children, planning daily lessons that promote social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational math skills.
- Assess student progress, create individualized support strategies, and adapt instruction to diverse learning needs.
- Supervise and mentor assistants, maintain classroom safety and health standards, collaborate with families through regular communication, and organize family engagement events.
Timeline
Teacher
Ymca Early Childhood Development Center
01.2022 - Current
Leave of Absence Coordinator
Sedgwick St. Louis
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher Assistant
Ymca Early Childhood Development Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Granite City Park District
01.2015 - 01.2017