Laurie E Burk
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Education professional with robust teaching background. Known for creating engaging lesson plans and fostering collaborative classroom atmosphere. Reliable team player with flexible approach to meet evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and student assessment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Southfield School
Shreveport, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with over 150 students and parents each school year, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Ramstein Intermediate School, DoDEA Europe East
Ramstein, Germany (United States Air Force Base)
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Team taught using flexible learning model with three classrooms
- Applied Growth Mindset principles
- Integrated technology for a true hybrid model
Fifth Grade Teacher
DoDEA Virtual School, Europe
Europe
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Applied Florida Virtual Digital Curriculum
- Taught via Live and Recorded Sessions (Over 80)
- Participated in a DoDEA Digital Reading Intervention Program
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ramstein Intermediate School, DoDEA Europe East
Ramstein, Germany (United States Air Force Base)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Fully transitioned to an Online Teaching Platform during March 2020 (Covid) within 1 week
- Consistently utilized modeling practices in all Mathematical Units
Third Grade Teacher
Berrien Elementary School, Nashville, GA
Nashville, GA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Team taught English Language Arts and Social Studies
- Co-taught with SPED teacher half days
Multiage Fourth/Fifth
Aviano Elementary School, DoDEA Europe Mediterranean
Aviano, Italy (United States Air Force Base)
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Planned and instructed student-driven, project based learning experiences
- Developed standards based Report Cards
Fourth Grade Teacher
Sembach Elementary School, DoDEA Europe East
Sembach, Germany (United States Air Force Base)
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Partial
Fourth Grade Teacher
Dolby Elementary School, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Used a Team Teaching model for Math, Reading and Social Studies
Education
Master of Science - Focus on Multiage Teaching Structures, Whole Brain Learning, and Online Teaching Methods
University of San Diego
01-2021
M.Ed. - Teaching
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA01-2007
B.A. - Sociology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA01-2005
Skills
- Research-Based Methodology
- Looping & Differentiated Teaching
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Responsive Classroom Management Style
Accomplishments
- Phi delta Kappa International Educational Fraternity Member
- 2018 Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) Base Spouse of the Year - Moody Air Force Base, GA
- 2016 Key Spouse of the Year for 93rd AGOW, Moody Air Force Base, GA
- 2016 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Teacher Patriot-Citizen of the Year recipient, Berrien Elementary Nashville, GA
- 2015-2018 Key Spouse for the 822nd Base Defenders Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA
- 2013-2015 Aviano Community for Enlisted Spouses (ACES) Active Member and Executive Committee Representative (Secretary)
Certification
- Louisiana Teaching License- Level 3- Valid through July 2028
Interests
Art, History, Literature, Music, Reading, Travel
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Southfield School
10.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Ramstein Intermediate School, DoDEA Europe East
01.2021 - 01.2023
Fifth Grade Teacher
DoDEA Virtual School, Europe
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ramstein Intermediate School, DoDEA Europe East
01.2018 - 01.2020
Third Grade Teacher
Berrien Elementary School, Nashville, GA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Multiage Fourth/Fifth
Aviano Elementary School, DoDEA Europe Mediterranean
01.2009 - 01.2015
Fourth Grade Teacher
Sembach Elementary School, DoDEA Europe East
01.2008 - 01.2009
Fourth Grade Teacher
Dolby Elementary School, Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2007 - 01.2008
M.Ed. - Teaching
McNeese State University
B.A. - Sociology
McNeese State University
Master of Science - Focus on Multiage Teaching Structures, Whole Brain Learning, and Online Teaching Methods
University of San Diego
Computer Skills
- Google Suite
- FOSS
- Pearson Access
- Microsoft Office
- Benchmark Education