IMANI BURKE
Laurel,MD
Summary
Graduate of Bowie State University with a Bachelors of Science in English with a concentration in Secondary Education. Innovative and compassionate educator with passion for fostering love of literature and language in students. Adept at curriculum development and classroom management, ensuring engaging and effective learning environments. Dedicated to inspiring students to reach their full potential and achieve academic success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
9th Grade English Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Improve overall class performance by providing personalized feedback on assignments and implementing targeted remediation strategies.
- Participate actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and maintain subject matter expertise.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, sharing best practices, resources, and lesson ideas to enhance departmental effectiveness.
- Ensure a supportive learning environment by consistently monitoring classroom dynamics and addressing individual student needs.
- Assess student learning through various formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize retention of key concepts.
- Achieve higher student engagement by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia presentations into lesson plans.
- Develop strong relationships with parents to promote open lines of communication regarding student progress and areas for improvement.
Student Intern
Prince George's County Public Schools (Bowie High School)
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned and delivered engaging, standards-aligned lessons to high school students in English, focusing on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to assess student progress, provide feedback, and implement differentiated instruction to meet learning needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies that foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Designed and facilitated group discussions, activities, and projects that encourage student participation and deepen understanding of literary texts to increase by 20%
- Reflected on teaching practices and attended professional development workshops to continuously improve instructional techniques and enhance student learning outcomes.
- Crafted an Action Research Project that would help increase student engagement and academic performance by 5%, tracked student progress and growth throughout the course of the school year and presented findings to a panel
Sales Associate (Part-Time)
Kohls
06.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, answering questions, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Process customer transactions efficiently, handling cash, credit, and returns accurately while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Resolve customer concerns and complaints in a timely and effective manner, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Organize and restock merchandise on the sales floor, ensuring that inventory is well-displayed and readily available for customers.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain store cleanliness, meet sales goals, and support promotional events and sales activities.
Resident Assistant
Bowie State University Office of Resident Life
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Foster a sense of community by organizing events and activities that promote student engagement and connection.
- Offer guidance and resources to students facing academic, personal, or social challenges, ensuring they feel supported and heard.
- Serve as a point of contact for residents to report building issues, providing timely updates on the status of repairs.
- Collaborate with public safety to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, addressing any incidents or emergencies.
University English Tutor and Lab Assistant
Bowie State University English Department
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Provide individual and group tutoring for Engaged Learning and Student Support participants
- Improved student engagement by 20% by organizing tutoring labs for (50) students daily.
- Helped advertise tutoring services to students across campus
- Ran errands for employer
- Attended staff meetings once a week to discuss program progress
Education
M.Ed. - Education Policy And Leadership
American University
Washington, D.C.05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education Major
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2025
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer collaboration
- Grammar teaching
- Vocabulary building
- Instructional strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Group leadership
Certification
- 2025 - PGCPS New Teacher Induction Program
- 2025 - Maryland Teachers' License
- 2025 - edTPA - Secondary English Language Arts (National)
- 2025 - Senior Intern Professional Learning Day
- 2024 - Praxis II - English Language Arts Content and Analysis (5039)
- 2022 - Maryland Driver's License
Timeline
9th Grade English Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Student Intern
Prince George's County Public Schools (Bowie High School)
09.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate (Part-Time)
Kohls
06.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
Bowie State University Office of Resident Life
08.2022 - 05.2025
University English Tutor and Lab Assistant
Bowie State University English Department
03.2022 - 05.2022
M.Ed. - Education Policy And Leadership
American University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education Major
Bowie State University
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