Regina Burris

• Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
• Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
• Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
• Educated program participants on writing professional documents.
• Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
• Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
• Attended community and campus events.
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.

• Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
• Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
• Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
• Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
• Educated program participants on writing professional documents.
• Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
• Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
• Attended community and campus events.
• Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
• Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Maintained 80% pass rate for courses.
• Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
• Taught English language to College students in classroom setting.
• Delivered 15 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 80 students per semester in English.
• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 50 students daily.
• Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
• Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
• Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
• Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
• Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
• Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
• Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.

• Assisted accountant preparation of clients' payroll taxes

• Taught General English to adult multinational pre-intermediate and upper-intermediate learners
• Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
• Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
• Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
• Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
• Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
• Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
• Worked with average of 7 students per class.

• Educated groups about key events in history and current preservation strategies with polished presentations.
• Located and outlined historical details about economic, social and political events to enhance knowledge of diverse geographic areas and cultural changes.
• Investigated news, government and church archives to locate important information about significant events.
• Worked with professionals from diverse fields to outline significant historical developments relevant to different groups.
• Conferred with museum staff to assess historical pieces and identify pieces for specific exhibitions.
• Presented historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic or economic groupings.
• Conducted historical research as basis for identification, conservation and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
• Researched and prepared manuscripts in support of public programming and development of exhibits at historic sites, museums and archives.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

• Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
• Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
• Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
• Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.

• Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
• Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
• Offered one-on-one tutoring to improve student performance,
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.

• Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for the newspaper.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
• Confirmed veracity of two articles weekly, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details.
• Interviewed guests on specific topics.

• Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
• Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
• Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
• Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
• Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.

• Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
• Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
• Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
• Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.

• Trained, motivated and disciplined employees to achieve optimal performance.
• Established and optimized bureau procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Collaborated with writing, editorial and reporting staff to produce crisp and engaging content.

As a full time student and part time missionary, I studied Spanish and taught ESL in a local volunteer project

• Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
• Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.

• Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
• Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
• Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
• Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
• Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations.
• Strategically distributed administrative tasks amongst [Type] staff and provided guidance to promote performance.
• Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
• Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.