Heather Burns
Muncie,IN
Summary
Seasoned educator with 9+ years of teaching experience looking to use my knowledge of best practices, the science of reading, and learned instructional strategies to motivate students to learn and find success in a safe and welcoming classroom environment. I am experienced in classroom management skills that include positive behavior reinforcement, building classroom community, and individualized behavior plans. I am passionate about analyzing student data in order to make plans for growth and help students in the areas they need most. I strive to make a difference in the lives of students by continuing to learn best practices and collaborating with other professionals, teachers, and student families to make a positive impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher Aide
Heritage Hall Christian School
08.2021 - Current
- Substitute Teach for Preschool and Elementary (Preschool-6th Grade)
- Collaborate with teachers to assist with daily tasks
- Help to maintain a positive atmosphere and discipline within the school
- Perform daily routines including child drop off, assisting teachers, lunch, recess, and dismissal
- Adapt to changes in schedule and routine, including taking over classrooms for illness, conferences, and unexpected situations.
- Maintain relationships with parents and school community
- Participate in teacher training, including three overnight (2 day) conferences, and over 20 hours of Summer Professional Development
Restaurant Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Accomplished all manager duties for closing shifts four nights a week
- Completed daily, weekly, and period end inventory counts and computer entry
- Maintained cash drawers, restaurant safe, money pulls, and bank deposits
- Directed and assisted team members with customer service, fresh and available product, speed, teamwork and efficiency.
- Performed daily routines such as order taking, front line and drive through register, preparing and packaging food, putting away truck orders, and maintaining a clean workplace environment
Restaurant Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
10.2014 - 08.2021
- Ran front line and drive through register
- Made and packaged food for the front line and drive through
- Helped maintain a clean workplace environment
- Helped unload and put away truck
Restaurant Team Member
Arby's
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Ran front line and drive through register
- Made and packaged food for front line and drive through
- Managed fry line and filtered fryers
- Helped maintain a clean workplace environment
Title 1 Assistant
Pleasant View Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Taught Reading Mastery Curriculum to children in KIndergarten and 1st Grade
- Taught S.P.I.R.E. and Sound Sensible Curriculum to Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade
- Assisted children in completing assigned work
- Monitored student progress using Dibbles and AimsWeb Testing
- Maintained discipline in the classroom
Language Arts Teacher
Jay County Christian Academy
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught children in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
- Created lesson plans based on C.L.A.S.S. training
- Maintained discipline in the classroom
Childcare Center Employee
Kidz Korner
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Taught children ages 3-5
- Created lesson plans/themed units that helped prepare children for kindergarten
- Maintained discipline in the classroom
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Anderson Community Schools
09.2008 - 05.2009
- Substitute taught for grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade
- Included a variety of areas (Music, Art, ESL, Special Education)
- Maintained discipline in the classroom
- Graded and organized papers to be left for classroom teacher
- Maintained a clean classroom environment
Substitute Teacher
Delaware Community Schools
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Taught a variety of grades (Kindergarten through Fifth Grade)
- Taught a variety of areas (Music, Art, Special Education)
- Maintained discipline in the classroom
- Graded and organized papers to be left for the classroom teacher
- Maintained a clean classroom environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, INReferences
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiation
- Relationship Building
- Analyzing Student Data
- Team Collaboration
- Communication with Families
Timeline
Elementary Teacher Aide
Heritage Hall Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Kentucky Fried Chicken
08.2021 - 05.2022
Restaurant Team Member
Arby's
06.2015 - 01.2018
Restaurant Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
10.2014 - 08.2021
Title 1 Assistant
Pleasant View Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Language Arts Teacher
Jay County Christian Academy
07.2012 - 05.2013
Childcare Center Employee
Kidz Korner
02.2012 - 07.2012
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Anderson Community Schools
09.2008 - 05.2009
Substitute Teacher
Delaware Community Schools
01.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
References
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