Nora Burgess
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Enthusiastic, compassionate teacher with natural ability to build trusting and productive relationship with diverse students and adults. Very motivated to explore innovative teaching methods and technology for students that just need a different way of learning. Passionate for Mathematics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade
Parkview Elementary School
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented Oklahoma standard based lesson plans for 3rd Grade classsroom of 23 students and differentiated instruction for all learners based on their level of knowledge and abilities, which led to significant growth in each student.
- Assessed, monitored, and recorded student progress through a variety of methods.
- Led and participated in Team Meetings and PLC meetings for 3rd Grade Team to improve teaching strategies, student engagement, and learning outcome.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Established positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds and collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve any student behavioral issues.
Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade
Ware Elementary School
Fort Riley, KS
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and delivered engaging an differentiated lessons to all students in the class.
- Facilitated a safe, supportive, and energetic student learning environment that welcomes the various needs and learning styles of students.
- Participated in weekly team meetings and focus meetings and collaborated grade level team members to adopt additional teaching methodologies leading to improvement of student engagement and learning outcome.
Student Teaching - 1st Grade
Ware Elementary School
Fort Riley, KS
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided online live instruction on Zoom using various online tools in all academic areas for 1st grade class of 19 students and designed additional instructional materials on PowerPoint to improve virtual instruction.
- Managed the classroom's Schoology page by posting all assignments, and checking for completion and performance of assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2021
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Technology Integration
- Detail Oriented
- Empathetic
- Creative
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Fast typing skills
- Enthusiastic
Accomplishments
- Team Lead for 3rd Grade Level
Languages
German
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Certification
- Oklahoma Early Childhood Certificate PreK-3
- Oklahoma Elementary Certificate K-8
- Utah Elementary Educator License
- Kansas Elementary Teacher License K-8
- edTPA (Pearson's Teacher Performance Assessment Portfolio)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade
Parkview Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade
Ware Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teaching - 1st Grade
Ware Elementary School
09.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
Western Governors University
- Oklahoma Early Childhood Certificate PreK-3
- Oklahoma Elementary Certificate K-8
- Utah Elementary Educator License
- Kansas Elementary Teacher License K-8
- edTPA (Pearson's Teacher Performance Assessment Portfolio)
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