James H. Burke
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans, instructional strategies, and curriculum. Proven ability to foster a positive, collaborative learning environment while driving academic success and personal growth. A desire to support teachers instructionally and emotionally for the demands of today's public school classroom.;
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal – Frenship High School
Frenship Independent School District
01.2008 - Current
- Manage student discipline and attendance
- Serve as campus testing administrator, coordinating STAAR, EOC, PSAT, and SAT exams
- Liaison for mathematics and science departments; facilitate weekly PLC sessions
- Conduct T-TESS appraisals for 25-30 teachers and provide feedback through walkthrough evaluations
- Oversee Gifted and Talented (GT) program compliance and expansion
- Develop and present staff development sessions on data analysis, collaboration, and instructional strategies
- Coordinate advanced placement programs and create master schedules
- Lead HOMEROOM student support program development
- Conduct ARD/IEP and Section504 meetings
- Serve as game administrator for athletic events
- Oversee Summer Scholars Program and Summer School Credit Recovery program using APEX learning system
First Year Teacher Program Co-coordinator
Frenship Independent School District
07.2017 - 12.2024
- Worked with 30 - 50 first year teachers to prepare for the classroom by conducting staff development prior to the school year starting.
- Met with students monthly in the evening and facilitated presentations on areas of interest including special education, classroom management, assessment and appraisal process.
- Served as a point of contact for first year teachers that were in need of support.
- Visited classrooms to provide support and feedback on instruction.
Capstone Instructor
Texas Tech University
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Guided a cohort of student teachers in producing online Teacher Work Samples
- Provided training in lesson design, classroom management, and legal/ethical issues
Site Coordinator
Frenship Early College High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Participated in grant processes and developed program presentations
- Coordinated recruitment and curriculum development for Early College High School
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Frenship Independent School District
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Taught advanced math courses including AP Calculus and Dual Credit classes
- Served as softball coach
College Mathematics Instructor
South Plains College
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Taught algebra and math analysis courses
Secondary Mathematics Teacher – Estacado High School
Lubbock Independent School District
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Taught advanced math courses and coached softball
College Instructor
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Taught algebra courses
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Carlsbad Municipal School District
01.1986 - 01.1999
- Taught various math courses and coached softball, football, and basketball
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
Lubbock Texas01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education (Mathematics)
University of Wyoming
Laramie Wyoming01.1986
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Wyoming
Laramie Wyoming01.1984
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Co-administrator of the Frenship First Year Teacher Academy
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Relationship building and networking
- Team collaboration
- 15 years as an associate principal on a 6A campus
- 22 years of experience as a secondary classroom teacher and coach
Certification
- State of Texas Teaching Certification – Math (Grades6-12)
- State of Texas Principal Certification
- T-TESS Certification
Awards
- TASSP Region17 Assistant Principal of the Year (2010-2011)
- Frenship ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year (2007)
Timeline
First Year Teacher Program Co-coordinator
Frenship Independent School District
07.2017 - 12.2024
Capstone Instructor
Texas Tech University
01.2010 - 01.2014
Assistant Principal – Frenship High School
Frenship Independent School District
01.2008 - Current
Site Coordinator
Frenship Early College High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Frenship Independent School District
01.2000 - 01.2008
College Mathematics Instructor
South Plains College
01.2000 - 01.2008
Secondary Mathematics Teacher – Estacado High School
Lubbock Independent School District
01.1999 - 01.2000
College Instructor
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
01.1992 - 01.1999
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Carlsbad Municipal School District
01.1986 - 01.1999
- State of Texas Teaching Certification – Math (Grades6-12)
- State of Texas Principal Certification
- T-TESS Certification
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education (Mathematics)
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Wyoming
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