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Traveling and gardening
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Hattie Burgess

Tyler,TX

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Tylerisd
09.2009 - 05.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

First Grade Classroom Teacher

King's Academy Christian School
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.

Visiting Teacher/Truancy Officer

Tyler ISD
05.1995 - 06.2008
  • Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
  • Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
  • Attended Court to represent school on individual cases.
  • Made home visits and school visits to talk with students.

Elementary School Teacher

Tylerisd
08.1977 - 05.1995
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.

Third Grade Teacher

Jacksonville ISD
08.1976 - 05.1977
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
12.1981

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
08.1973

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Tyler Junior College Tyler,Texas
Tyler, TX
05.1971

High School Diploma -

John Tyler High School
Tyler, TX
05.1967

Skills

  • Motivating Students
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Plates Presentation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Traveling and gardening

I have traveled to more than half of the united States and  three countries. My passion is watching flowers grow from seeds. I love the beauty the flowers bring to the world,

Timeline

First Grade Classroom Teacher

King's Academy Christian School
08.2016 - 05.2017

Teacher

Tylerisd
09.2009 - 05.2023

Visiting Teacher/Truancy Officer

Tyler ISD
05.1995 - 06.2008

Elementary School Teacher

Tylerisd
08.1977 - 05.1995

Third Grade Teacher

Jacksonville ISD
08.1976 - 05.1977

Master of Arts - Education

University of Texas At Tyler

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Stephen F Austin State University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Tyler Junior College Tyler,Texas

High School Diploma -

John Tyler High School

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