Natasha Burns
Clermont,Florida
Summary
A highly qualified educator dedicated to providing a psychologically and physically safe learning environment to promote success for students of all learning styles. A strong disciplinarian through an effective discipline plan, a good rapport with students, reasonable consequences, and incentives to encourage positive behavior. An effective leader with a knowledge of curriculum, current standards, discipline, as well as ESOL and ESE strategies. Strong background in delivering instruction with fidelity that is in accordance with school curriculum and state standards and providing interventions and enrichment for students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Cypress Creek High School
03.2023 - Current
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Assistant Principal
Pine Ridge Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively through PBIS.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with student services staff to become a PBIS model school.
Instructional Dean
Groveland Elementary School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
Groveland Elementary School
08.2014
First Grade Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
Third Grade Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
First Grade Team Leader
Pine Hills Elementary School
01.2009 - 06.2011
First Grade Teacher
Pine Hills Elementary School
01.2006 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Pine Hills Elementary School
01.2006 - 06.2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, USVIMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
National-Louis University
Orlando, Florida03.2011
Education Specialist - K-12 Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona12.2016
Instructionalexperience
- Groveland Elementary School, Groveland, Florida, 08/2014-09/2015, Fifth Grade Teacher
- Pinewood Elementary School, Orlando, Florida, 08/2011-06/2014, First Grade Teacher
- Pinewood Elementary School, Orlando, Florida, 08/2011-06/2014, Third Grade Teacher
- Pine Hills Elementary School, Orlando, Florida, 01/2006-06/2011, Kindergarten Teacher
- Pine Hills Elementary School, Orlando, Florida, 01/2006-06/2011, First Grade Teacher
- Pine Hills Elementary School, Orlando, Florida, 01/2006-06/2011, First Grade Team Leader
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- ESOL (K-12)
- Educational Leadership (All Levels)
- School Principal
Leadership Experience
- Groveland Elementary School, Groveland, Florida, 09/2015-05/2016, Instructional Dean
- Pine Ridge Elementary School, Clermont, Florida, 07/2016-Present, Assistant Principal
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Cypress Creek High School
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Pine Ridge Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
Instructional Dean
Groveland Elementary School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
Groveland Elementary School
08.2014
First Grade Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
Third Grade Teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
First Grade Team Leader
Pine Hills Elementary School
01.2009 - 06.2011
First Grade Teacher
Pine Hills Elementary School
01.2006 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Pine Hills Elementary School
01.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of the Virgin Islands
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National-Louis University
Education Specialist - K-12 Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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