M. Katherine Burke
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable professional with strengths in curriculum design, relationship building and problem solving. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in creating learning experiences that engage and help learners reach their goals. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Crew Leader
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Denver, CO
08.2019 - Current
- Create technology based lessons for students to complete from home and/or asynchronously.
- Guide students through cognitively guided math instruction blocks to foster independent and flexible thinking.
- Utilize technology to create engaging, standards based lessons for students at various levels of proficiency.
- Create systems to aggressively monitor student work in order to provide feedback and redirection in time.
- Design differentiated lesson plans in the subjects of math, math intervention, reading intervention, and social emotional learning.
- Guide students in demonstrating original thinking and voice, create opportunities for students to connect to real-world issues and formats, and when possible, create work that is meaningful to the community beyond the school.
- Create a positive classroom climate that fosters student comfort and focuses on promoting a growth-mindset.
- Work with community partners and provide opportunities for students to give back and work within local systems and structures.
- Maintain positive student, staff, and parent relationships.
- Organize and lead students on camping expeditions throughout the state of Colorado.
- Lead and organize grade level meeting agenda and meeting on a weekly basis.
- Represent my grade level on the School Leadership Team.
School Leadership Team Member
School, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Denver, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Research, discuss, and breakdown professional development curriculum.
- Work with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Synthesize school-wide data in order to find highest leverage focus areas to place teacher focus and learning.
- Create goals and track grade level team data.
- Evaluate course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
Third Grade Teacher
Fremont Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Designed differentiated lesson plans in the subjects of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science.
- Facilitated activities that develop students' social, physical and emotional growth
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as whole group lectures, small group instruction, discussions, hands-on activities, and individual skill work.
- Developed and implement READ and Individualized Education Plans to ensure students academic needs and goals are being met.
- Created a positive classroom climate that fosters student comfort and focuses on promoting a growth-mindset.
- Focused on incorporating visual thinking strategies to foster better student understanding and ownership of learning.
- Maintained positive student, staff, and parent relationships.
- Planed and delivered the “Random Acts of Kindness” curriculum on a biweekly basis.
Student Council Director
Fremont Elementary
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Directed and ran school improvement projects with 3rd-5th grade students.
- Maintained relationships with school PTA and philanthropic organizations that student council partners with.
Teaching Intern
Steele Elementary
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Designed differentiated lesson plans in all subjects.
- Facilitated activities that develop students' social, physical and emotional growth.
- Coordinated small reading groups in order to target student’s specific needs and challenges.
- Implemented a reteach and enrich program at the end of each math unit.
- Graded and returned homework in a timely fashion.
- Utilized Q Connections to enter grades and comments pertaining to student assignments.
Art Club Leader
Steele Elementary
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Instructed and demonstrated various art techniques for students to complete in person and online.
- Worked in small groups and one on one to effectively assist young artists.
- Helped to keep students on task and engaged in the project at hand.
Instructor and Leader
WhizBang Science Camp, Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2016
- Created Grade 1 lesson plans based around the science found in sports.
- Fostered an interactive classroom in which students were able to explore using manipulatives and various hands-on activities.
Instructor and Leader
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2016
- Created Grade 2 lesson plans based around cultures around the world.
- Prepped the class with materials related to a new country on a daily basis.
ELL Teacher
ELL
Hanoi
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Created lesson plans for English classes ranging from beginner - expert level.
- Composed engaging lesson plans that interested students ages five - adult.
- Constructed a welcoming and open classroom climate to foster learning and student comfort.
- Worked with business owners, teaching assistants, and school representatives to create lesson plans that suited student’s cognitive development and classroom goals.
- Taught and managed up to 45 students per classroom.
ELL Teacher
Cuizhu Foreign Language Experimental School
Shenzhen
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Created lesson plans for sixteen fifth grade English classes per week.
- Taught and managed fifty students per classroom.
- Composed engaging lesson plans that interested and motivated students.
- Administered tests and quizzes.
- Organized and carried out English performances with students.
- Directed an after school ‘English Club’ and performances.
Corporate Representative
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Chicago, IL
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Received claims from AIT customers and sent out document request letters.
- Used inspection reports, status histories, signed transit documents to liable carriers and delivery agents.
- Worked with the accounting department to send out checks for claims that AIT was liable for.
Substitute Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
Cape Girardeau, MO
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Followed lesson plans and teacher requests allowing the classroom to run at a steady pace.
- Directed classroom instruction during lectures, group activities, and exams.
- Tutored students who needed further attention and assistance after lessons and lectures.
- Created an orderly, welcoming classroom atmosphere to foster student learning.
Freelance Graphic Designer
, USA
01.2008 - Current
- Created logos for Fringe Boutique in Steamboat Springs,
- Designed logos and signage for Willow Oaks Wedding Venue in MO, USA
- Designed various logos for The WaterMat, Inc
- In Chicago, USA
- Constructed can labels for three MIP Beer cans in Royal Oaks
Education
Masters in The Art of Teaching - Education and the Art of Teaching
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO07.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Southeast Missouri State University
05.2012
Fine Arts -
Coventry University
12.2011
TEFL Certification -
TEFL Institute of Chicago
07.2013
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace, MS Office
- Zoom, Pear Deck
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Member Development
- Data Management
- Working Collaboratively
Timeline
School Leadership Team Member
School, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
01.2021 - Current
Fourth Grade Crew Leader
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
08.2019 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Fremont Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Student Council Director
Fremont Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Art Club Leader
Steele Elementary
09.2016 - 05.2017
Teaching Intern
Steele Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
Instructor and Leader
WhizBang Science Camp, Colorado College
07.2016
Instructor and Leader
Colorado College
06.2016
ELL Teacher
ELL
08.2014 - 12.2015
ELL Teacher
Cuizhu Foreign Language Experimental School
07.2013 - 07.2014
Corporate Representative
AIT Worldwide Logistics
09.2012 - 09.2013
Substitute Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
06.2008 - 09.2008
Freelance Graphic Designer
01.2008 - Current
Masters in The Art of Teaching - Education and the Art of Teaching
Colorado College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Southeast Missouri State University
Fine Arts -
Coventry University
TEFL Certification -
TEFL Institute of Chicago
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