RENEE REINHOLD BURNS
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Dynamic Adjunct Faculty member at Fairleigh Dickinson University, dedicated to fostering engaging and supportive interactions with reading specialist candidates. Expertise in guiding current and aspiring educators in implementing best practices in literacy instruction. Committed to promoting professional dispositions essential for success in educational environments, ensuring all candidates are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of their future students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.2024 - Current
- Instruct graduate courses in the reading specialist certification program rooted in the Active Reading Model and Language Literacy Network
- Integrate the Science of Reading evidence-based instruction in coursework
- Develop content and syllabi in the diagnosis and correction of reading problems, disciplinary literacy, and diagnosing and correcting writing problems
- Evaluate student progress in alignment with CAEP Key Assessments
Reading Consultant Specialist
Walter R. Sundling Junior High
01.2016 - Current
- Analyze multiple data sources to ascertain student needs (MAP, FastBridge, IAR, ACCESS, BAS, CBM)
- Lead teams in collaborative data inquiry to drive MTSS instruction
- Develop and lead professional development on discourse in alignment with Continuous Improvement goals
- Assist building leadership in completing the Illinois Quality Framework equity assessment in compliance with ESSA
- Collaborate with building and district leadership to develop a three-year improvement plan in response to ESSA guidelines, which yielded a National Blue Ribbon for Educational Improvement, 2021
- Guide teachers in the implementation of research-based Tier I core instruction
- Serve as a CLR teacher leader
- Provide Tier II/Tier III reading intervention utilizing Leveled Literacy Intervention, and Wilson, Just Words with fidelity
- Monitor Tier II/Tier III students utilizing the Benchmark Assessment System, 3rd Edition, MAP, and FastBridge
- Drive Tier II literacy intervention success rate to 82% exceeding conditional growth
- Implement Curriculum-Based Evaluation for Tier III placement
- Collaborate with Special Education Case Managers in IEP progress monitoring
- Advise Student Services Team to utilize data during problem-solving meetings
- Co-teach reading, writing, and history to support Literacy Best Practices
- Guide teachers in the creation and monitoring of Student Learning Objectives
- Collaborate with the Department of Instruction and building administration as a member of the Continuous Improvement Committee
Adjunct Faculty
St. Xavier University
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated positive interactions between mentor teachers and candidates
- Demonstrated professional dispositions and professionalism required in an educational setting
- Supported co-teaching strategies
- Evaluated candidate progress continuously
- Conferred with mentor teachers and teacher candidates regarding strengths, needs, and areas of concern
- Communicated with the coordinator of school partnerships regarding candidate progress
Adjunct Faculty
Aurora University
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared undergraduates in multicultural literature for children with emphasis on relevant research and practice
- Guided future educators in developing a framework to examine the impact of cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity in literature
- Assisted undergraduates in cultivating a critical lens that embraces culturally sustaining practices for groups that have been traditionally underrepresented and inauthentically portrayed in texts
- Instructed undergraduates on the Best Practices of the Science of Reading
Director
Reading Enriches All Dimensions
01.2001 - 08.2015
- Administered all Diagnostic Evaluations and progress monitoring utilizing multiple instruments to pinpoint student need
- Analyzed data to compose evaluations outlining reading expectancy, instructional level, and strength analysis in the identification of various literacy disabilities/deficiencies
- Developed individualized literacy goals for students aged 5-50, gleaning a better than 90% goal success rate
- Led a team of 6 reading specialists in implementing individualized instructional plans
- Guided an office administration team responsible for student scheduling, progress testing, billing, accounts payable, and staffing
- Coordinated instruction with school districts and support staff to optimize student growth
Education
Doctor of Education - Reading, Language, and Literacy
National-Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2026
Master's Degree - Reading
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
Skills
- Skilled at prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Effective decision-making under pressure
- Engaged listening
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certification
Professional Educator License: 1882795
CITI Training Completed, August 2025
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
St. Xavier University
05.2024 - 12.2024
Adjunct Faculty
Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Aurora University
08.2023 - 01.2024
Reading Consultant Specialist
Walter R. Sundling Junior High
01.2016 - Current
Director
Reading Enriches All Dimensions
01.2001 - 08.2015
Master's Degree - Reading
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
Doctor of Education - Reading, Language, and Literacy
National-Louis University
Publications & Presentations
- Burns, R. R. (In print). Integrating the four-part processor in instruction. In M. A. Cahill & E. Wilkins (Eds.), Science of reading in the modern classroom. Kendall Hunt.
- Burns, R. R. (2025, October 22). "Supporting middle grade students in literacy endeavors." [Presented to administrators]. AIMS Conference, Lisle, IL
- Burns, R. R. (2025, February 4). "Metacognition and setting a purpose." [Presented to teachers]. PLC for CIT, Palatine, IL.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Address City: Arlington Heights
- Address State: IL
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