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Holly Burns

Center,TX

Summary

. Dedicated Teacher offering 32 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher

Center ISD
08.2002 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
  • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.

Kindergarten Teacher

Tenaha ISD
08.1998 - 05.2002
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.

Kindergarten Teacher

Timpson ISD
08.1993 - 05.1998
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12.1992

Skills

  • Faculty Collaboration and Support
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Technology Integration
  • Classroom Management
  • Mentor teacher for student teachers and beginning teachers
  • Grade level representative
  • Small Group Tutoring

Certification

Gifted and Talented certified

English as a Second Language Certified

Google Certified

Reading Academy certified

Timeline

3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher

Center ISD
08.2002 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Tenaha ISD
08.1998 - 05.2002

Kindergarten Teacher

Timpson ISD
08.1993 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University
Holly Burns