Marie Burns
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated educator with 20 years of experience teaching and fostering a love of learning in students of all abilities. Skilled in curriculum design, development, assessment, and data analysis to track student progress and drive continuous improvement. Proven success in developing engaging lesson plans, implementing differentiated instruction, and promoting positive classroom environments. Committed to collaboration with colleagues, parents, and administrators to ensure student success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improve student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Elementary Education Teacher
Anacortes Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught Elementary Education - reading and writing block.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a well-rounded education.
- Completed professional development courses to stay current on best practices in elementary education, applying new techniques to improve teaching methods.
- Substitute teacher throughout the district - all grade levels (2014 - 2015)
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Taught elementary special education (students with: LD, Autism, ADD, & ADHD).
- Assessed students for special education identification, developed IEPs, led IEP meetings, and maintained students special education portfolios.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to align and modify curriculum for students on my caseload.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Elementary Education Teacher
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Schools – St. Kevin School
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Taught Kindergarten general education.
- Implemented hands-on activities to promote active learning and reinforce concepts across multiple subjects.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Special Education Teacher (Resource Room)
Coronado Unified School District
07.2004 - 08.2005
- Taught elementary special education (students with: LD, Autism, ADD, & ADHD).
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed students for special education identification, developed IEPs, led IEP meetings, and maintained students special education portfolios.
Elementary Education Teacher
Department of Defense Dependents Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Taught 4th grade in an inclusion setting.
- Assisted struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to increased confidence and improved academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Organized extracurricular programs such as clubs or tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students in need.
Elementary Education Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Taught 4th grade general education in an inclusion classroom.
- Worked with students in the After School Tutoring Program.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a well-rounded education.
Middle School Learning Disabled Teacher (Co-Teacher)
Escambia County Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Taught 7th and 8th grade special education, resource room and co-teaching models
- Assessed students for special education identification, developed IEPs, and maintained students special education portfolios
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum Design And Development; Reading
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA07.2020
B.S. in Education - Mentally And Physically HandicappedSpecial EducationElementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
05.1999
Skills
Curriculum Development
Differentiated Instruction
Orton Gillingham Methodology
Knowledgeable in Special Education
Assessment and Data Analysis
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking
Classroom Management
Literacy Intervention
Certification
State of Virginia Endorsements
- Reading Specialist
- Middle School English 6-8
- Specific Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- Emotional Disturbance (K-12)
- Intellectual Disabilities (K-12)
- Elementary Education PreK-6
Phone
619-392-7755
Personal Information
Title: Elementary and Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Anacortes Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2014
Elementary Education Teacher
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Schools – St. Kevin School
08.2007 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher (Resource Room)
Coronado Unified School District
07.2004 - 08.2005
Elementary Education Teacher
Department of Defense Dependents Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003
Elementary Education Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
Middle School Learning Disabled Teacher (Co-Teacher)
Escambia County Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Curriculum Design And Development; Reading
George Mason University
B.S. in Education - Mentally And Physically HandicappedSpecial EducationElementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
State of Virginia Endorsements
- Reading Specialist
- Middle School English 6-8
- Specific Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- Emotional Disturbance (K-12)
- Intellectual Disabilities (K-12)
- Elementary Education PreK-6
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