Sandra Burton
Math Teacher
Pilot,NC
Summary
Energetic Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 18 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
8th Grade Math/Math 1 Teacher
Surry Online Magnet School
Dobson, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
8th Grade Math/Math 1 Teacher
Pilot Mountain Middle School
Pilot Mountain, NC
04.2010 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
8th Grade Math/Science and Integrated Math 1 Teach
Northwest Middle School
Rural Hall, NC
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
Internal Business Coach
Duke Energy Corp
Greensboro, NC
05.1983 - 06.2003
- Fostered positive, proactive and professional relationships to achieve short- and long-term business goals.
- Identified workflow inefficiencies to formulate and implement operational improvements at district level.
- Troubleshot, brainstormed and collaborated with fellow coaches on ways to make coaching more impactful for management team.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 08.2004 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC 08.2004 - 05.2006
AIG Certification - Education
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC 08.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
Classroom Management
Leadership
Teamwork
Time Management
Achieving success in growth
Communication
Other Activities
Student Council advisor - 3 years
Kept clock or books for volleyball/basketball
Piano Player - Victory Baptist Church
References available upon request
Timeline
8th Grade Math/Math 1 Teacher
Surry Online Magnet School
08.2022 - Current
AIG Certification - Education
Central Carolina Community College
08.2010 - 05.2012
8th Grade Math/Math 1 Teacher
Pilot Mountain Middle School
04.2010 - Current
8th Grade Math/Science and Integrated Math 1 Teach
Northwest Middle School
08.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Appalachian State University
08.2004 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Surry Community College
08.2004 - 05.2006
Internal Business Coach
Duke Energy Corp
05.1983 - 06.2003