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Laura Burke

Laura Burke

2 Lantern Way, Nesconset,NY

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Social Studies Teacher

East Meadow School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Taught Global History 9R
  • Worked closely with the NYS Social Studies standards to develop engaging and rigorous lessons that emphasized student engagement and civic readiness.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication,
    respect, and collaboration among students.

Substitute Teacher

Garden City School District
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided daily instruction to both middle school and high school students when their teachers were not present.
  • Assisted with AP Exam proctoring and field trip supervision.

High School Social Studies Teacher/Department Chairperson

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Taught AP Human Geography, Ethnic Studies, & History of Korea & KPOP
  • Received LAUSD's Rookie Teacher of the Year Award (2020)
  • Social Studies Lead Teacher (2022-2023 school year)
  • Developed differentiated instruction and assessments for a diverse group of students.
  • Provided after-school tutoring 3 times a week for multiple social studies courses.
  • Served on school safety committee

Education

Certificate in Educational Leadership -

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Master of Education -

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts - History & Education

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Educational Technology (Google Suite, Kami, Canva, etc)
  • Faculty Collaboration & Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Public Speaking
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Verbal & Written Communication

Certification

  • NY Social Studies 7-12 Initial Teaching Credential
  • NY School Building Leader Initial Certification
  • CA Social Studies 7-12 Professional Teaching Credential

Timeline

High School Social Studies Teacher

East Meadow School District
08.2024 - 06.2025

Substitute Teacher

Garden City School District
10.2023 - 06.2024

High School Social Studies Teacher/Department Chairperson

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History & Education

University of Massachusetts

Certificate in Educational Leadership -

Adelphi University

Master of Education -

University of Southern California

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