Karly Burns
Moline
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for this role with strong focus on fostering collaborative and results-driven classroom environment. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable support for both students and colleagues. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement, with passion for inspiring young learners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Rock Island School District
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and presented creative lessons that focused on core subjects, as well as personal and academic progression.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and fun manipulatives to accommodate all styles of learning.
- Collaborated with my grade level team.
- Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, and engaging learning activities.
Title I Reading Teacher
Moline School District
07.2014 - 07.2014
- Assessed students using Fountas and Pinnell and Aimsweb to see if they qualified for Title I services and progress monitored qualified students monthly.
- Provided small group LLI reading instruction to tier 2 and tier 3 students in grades K-5.
- Communicated regularly with teachers, the problem solving leader, and principal regarding groups and changes.
Substitute Teacher
Moline and Rock Island/Milan School Districts
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Presented educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student’s learning style, and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and individualized instruction.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Davenport School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Lead teacher in the special needs Autism classroom. There were seven children in my room diagnosed with Autism between the ages of three and five years old.
- Aligned my instruction with state standards and district curriculum.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies including Applied Behavior Analysis and Natural Environment Teaching.
- Used many formal and informal assessments including ABLS, Teaching Strategies Gold, and anecdotal notes to drive instruction and monitor student achievement.
- Participated in IEP meetings and wrote student IEP goals.
- Worked collaboratively with my data team members to track and monitor student achievement and to self-reflect on our teaching practices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Zion School District
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked in the primary LAB (learning appropriate behaviors) classroom consisting of 8 students in kindergarten through third grade. Was CPI certified to work in this classroom.
- Taught appropriate social skills including following instructions, accepting consequences, accepting a “no” answer, getting the teacher’s attention, ignoring distractions, staying on task, impulse control, dealing with frustrations, asking for help, disagreeing appropriately, peer relations/showing respect, and more.
- Used a daily point system to track student’s behavior for their IEP goals.
Substitute Teacher
Moline School District
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Fulfilled the regular teacher’s responsibilities in the classroom during his or her absence.
Kindergarten Teacher
East Moline School District
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Created and implemented daily lesson plans and activities.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom including the use of a Smart Board, document camera, and student computers.
- Led small guided reading groups.
Substitute Teacher
East Moline and Moline School District
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Adapted to various teaching assignments including multiple grade levels, BD, and Title I Reading classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
Quad Cities Campus, Illinois12.2006
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Black Hawk College
Moline, Illinois12.2003
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Rock Island School District
08.2015 - Current
Title I Reading Teacher
Moline School District
07.2014 - 07.2014
Substitute Teacher
Moline and Rock Island/Milan School Districts
01.2014 - 06.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
Zion School District
08.2013 - 01.2014
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Davenport School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Substitute Teacher
Moline School District
12.2010 - 04.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
East Moline School District
08.2007 - 10.2010
Substitute Teacher
East Moline and Moline School District
01.2007 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Black Hawk College
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
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