Rene' Burns
Holland,PA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication skills and supervisory skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Board Member
Brian J. Wittig Memorial Enrichment Fund
Trexlertown,, PA
01.2012 - Current
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Brian J. Wittig memorial Enrichment Fund offers financial assistance to individuals with Down syndrome and their families to empower all to live a life of significance with grace and dignity.
- Participated in meetings to review and approve applications and allocate funds for recipients.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to fundraising, marketing and strategic planning.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
- Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns.
Teacher
Pennsbury School District
Yardley, PA
08.2006 - 08.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Education
Certification - Dyslexia/Language Based Learning Disabilities
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2019
Master of Science - Education And Reading Specialist
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education
Penn State University
State College, PA05.2006
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Technological Integration
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Program Design
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Parent and Student Communication
- Online Teaching
- Leadership and Mentor roles
Timeline
Executive Board Member
Brian J. Wittig Memorial Enrichment Fund
01.2012 - Current
Teacher
Pennsbury School District
08.2006 - 08.2022
Certification - Dyslexia/Language Based Learning Disabilities
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science - Education And Reading Specialist
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education
Penn State University
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