Kim Burns
Pikesville,MA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bright Futures Early Learning Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Personal Care Assistant
Starvos
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
Teacher
Early Childhood Of Greater Springfield
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MAHigh School Diploma -
High School Of Commerce
Springfield, MA06.1984
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum compliance with [State]
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Teacher
Bright Futures Early Learning Center
01.2015 - 01.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Starvos
03.2010 - 07.2015
Teacher
Early Childhood Of Greater Springfield
01.2010 - 06.2014
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
High School Of Commerce
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