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Mederise Burke

Spotsylvania,VA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher-Librarian

Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2007 - Current
  • Increased library usage by developing engaging reading programs and promoting library resources to students, teachers, and staff.
  • Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum-aligned research projects, fostering critical thinking among students.
  • Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
  • Created and implemented engaging and educational programs for all age groups.

2nd Grade Teacher

Spotsylvania County Schools
08.1994 - 07.2007
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

Education

Master of Science - Library Science

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Education

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
05.1993

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Maintaining a Library Collection and Budget
  • Planning and implementing Reading programs and events
  • Collaborating with classroom teachers to enhance SOLs

Accomplishments

2005 Teacher of the Year and Finalist at Courthouse Road Elementary

2010 Teacher of the Year at Chancellor Elementary School

Timeline

Teacher-Librarian

Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2007 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Spotsylvania County Schools
08.1994 - 07.2007

Master of Science - Library Science

Longwood University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Education

University of Mary Washington
Mederise Burke