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, VA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Education
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.1993
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