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Maura Burke

UCCS - NKO Campus
Chicago,IL
22
years of professional experience

Dedicated Reading Specialist with expertise in Orton Gillingham and multisensory teaching. Focused on developing individualized reading interventions that enhance literacy skills and promote effective parent-teacher collaboration.

Work History

Reading Specialist

22 Years
UCCS - NKO Campus | 08.2004 - Current
  • Developed individualized reading intervention programs to enhance student literacy skills.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate effective reading strategies into curriculum design.
  • Assessed student progress using standardized tools to inform instructional practices.
  • Trained staff on best practices for supporting diverse learners in reading comprehension.
  • Led professional development workshops focused on innovative literacy instruction methods.
  • Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.

Education

Master of Science - Reading Specialist

Concordia University | Chicago, IL | 06-2011

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

City University of New York | New York, NY | 06-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Child Study

Saint Josephs College | Brooklyn, NY | 06-1994

Skills

Parent-teacher collaboration
Comprehension techniques
Progress monitoring
Materials preparation
Small group instruction
Orton gillingham expertise
Multisensory teaching
Reading assessment

Timeline

Reading Specialist

UCCS - NKO Campus
08.2004 - CurrentRead More

Concordia University

Master of Science from Reading Specialist
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City University of New York

Master of Arts from Elementary Education
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Saint Josephs College

Bachelor of Arts from Child Study
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Maura Burke