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, NYMaster of Education -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - History & Education
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MASkills
- 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