Laura Burnside
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Provided content focused, district approved curriculum (TCI) aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards; providing remediation as needed in an inclusive classroom setting teaching 120 students.
- Collaborated with grade- level team to analyze grade level data to drive and adapt instruction, create innovative lesson plans and effectively delivered engaging, project based lessons to students.
- Effectively established strong, positive relationships with students, maintaining excellent classroom management.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Instructional Coach (Cross-Content)
Columbus City Schools
06.2019 - Current
- Developed and presented relevant, effective curriculum based professional development to teachers and administrators.
- Ongoing data analysis assessing building wide and classroom level trends to identify learning gaps; selecting research based teaching strategies to support closing learning gaps.
- Effectively implemented Jim Knight's, The Impact Cycle, coaching approach with 12 teachers to increase student achievement through active coaching cycles.
- Piloted various curricula; working closely with curriculum vendors to tailor to the specific needs of our building/district.
- Partnered with curriculum vendor specialists to actively coach and deepen teachers understanding of math and ELA curriculum.
- Daily collaboration with 6 teachers based teams focusing on deconstructing state standards, alignment of curriculum, and development of highly effective lesson planning.
- District LETRS course manager and facilitator.
- State Testing Facilitator; scheduled and administered all state testing including administration of OELPA to all ELL students.
- Earned accomplished OTES evaluations in all areas.
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
Columbus City Schools
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided rigorous instruction aligned to Ohio's Learning standards with differentiated instruction.
- Effective collaboration with grade level teams to meet the educational needs of 28 general education students as well as meeting the needs of those with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Obtained a 98% 3GRG passing rate within a diverse student population in an urban priority school setting.
- Diligently tracked and analyzed reading and math data, including NWEA Map assessments, to guide instruction, using weekly progress monitoring to create individualized plans for student growth; communicated personal growth goals to students and parents based on NWEA MAP data.
- Implemented successful regulation strategies for trauma affected learners in the classroom.
- Extensive training of Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model in Education (NME); training in Adverse Childhood Experiences and PBIS to create a regulated and welcoming classroom environment for all learners.
- Utilized Responsive Classroom training to create and engaging and successful environment for learning through class meetings, natural consequences and academic choice.
- Earned accomplished OTES evaluation in all areas.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
3rd Grade Level Literacy Intervention Teacher
Columbus City Schools
09.2014 - 06.2015
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-5
Columbus City Schools
07.1999 - 06.2004
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Clear Communication
- Public Speaking
- Detail Oriented
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Willingness to Learn
- Decision Making
- Collaboration
Timeline
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach (Cross-Content)
Columbus City Schools
06.2019 - Current
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
Columbus City Schools
06.2015 - 06.2019
3rd Grade Level Literacy Intervention Teacher
Columbus City Schools
09.2014 - 06.2015
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-5
Columbus City Schools
07.1999 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ohio University