Stacey Burton
Plymouth,MA
Summary
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proficient library and information technology specialist for grades K-5. Skilled at delivering engaging lessons to teach research and technology skills. Proven abilities in problem solving, communication, and building relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library and Information Technology Specialist/ K-5
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - Current
- Plan and implement digital literacy and computer science curriculum for grades K-5
- Help teachers and students in solving technology issues
- Establish procedures for the selection, acquisition, circulation, and sharing of over 10,000 library books
- Develop and implement individual behavior management systems based on the needs of the classes in grades K-5
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners based on assessments and individual learning styles
- Deliver multi-sensory, hands-on technology experiences using a variety of techniques and materials
- Assisting in the development of a scope and sequence for digital literacy teachers.
Kindergarten Teacher – One Year Appointed Position
INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Plan and implement kindergarten instruction aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
- Collaborate with grade-level team and other colleagues including reading and literacy coaches, special education staff, and math coaches
- Deliver a rigorous and balanced approach to literacy with direct instruction in phonics, Reader’s Workshop, and Writer’s workshop using techniques from the Lucy Calkin’s Units of Study paired with guided, independent, and center based reading and writing activities
- Evaluate students using a variety of formative and summative assessments, including Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System (BAS), Units of Study in Phonics (PUOS) Assessments, and First Steps Math Task
- Create a strong home-school connection with families to support students’ learning and development
- Maintain thorough kindergarten curriculum instruction during hybrid learning period
- Effectively communicate with students and parents using Seesaw, Class Dojo, email, and telephone
- Running daily Google meets to provide direct instruction to all students both at home and in the classroom
- Monitor and provide ongoing feedback of students’ work and participation.
Moderate Special Needs paraprofessional/first grade
INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported students on Individualized Education Plans in two first grade classrooms
- Assisted teachers with daily routines, curriculum, and supervision
- Worked with students in small groups and one-on-one
- Second Step: Designed and implemented weekly lessons
- Remote learning: constructed weekly social studies lessons using Class Dojo
Long term substitute/sub-separate classroom
INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted lead teachers in daily routines of students in grades 1 – 3 in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Program
- Worked one-on-one with students in reading, writing, math, and social skills
- Supervised 3 students during daily integration in a first-grade classroom.
Student Teacher/second grade and kindergarten
MANOMET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Units of Study in Phonics, Reading, and Writing: planned, implemented, and reflected on various units
- Everyday Math: designed lessons to engage and enrich student learning on several math topics
- Designed learning outcomes by examining Massachusetts State Standards to implement lessons that were engaging, effective, and standards based
- Maintained a daily routine using a variety of strategies to provide effective classroom management
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to evaluate school programs by sharing student’s success data and insights.
Education
Master of Education: Early Childhood Education in Applied Technologies -
Bridgewater State university
Bridgewater, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education -
Bridgewater State university
Bridgewater, MA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts: Communication and Cultural Studies -
Bridgewater State university
Bridgewater, MA05.2018
training and professional development
- Google Level 1 Certified
- Guided and Shared Reading for K-2 Teachers
- Classroom Libraries and strategies to help students choose books
- K-2: Support and Accelerate the Progress of Young Readers
- Best Instructional Practices When Working in a Hybrid Model
technology proficiency
- Seesaw (Online learning platform/student engagement portfolio)
- ClassDojo (Parent-Teacher communication application)
- Google Applications (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Meet, Google Drive)
- Microsoft Office software (Word and PowerPoint)
- Learning Applications (Clever, Symphony Math, Lexia, Epic!)
- We Video
- Coding (Scratch, Scratch Jr., Code.org)
- Robotics (Lego Mindstorm, Dash and Dot, Ozobots, Spheros)
- Assistive Technology
Certification
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement (May 2019)
Google Level 1 Certified
Bulling and Cyberbullying Prevention (Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center)
Growing Up Wild
National Science Teachers Association
Helping Traumatized Children Learn
American Library Association
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Timeline
Library and Information Technology Specialist/ K-5
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher – One Year Appointed Position
INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2020 - 06.2021
Moderate Special Needs paraprofessional/first grade
INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2019 - 06.2020
Long term substitute/sub-separate classroom
INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.2019 - 12.2019
Student Teacher/second grade and kindergarten
MANOMET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Education: Early Childhood Education in Applied Technologies -
Bridgewater State university
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education -
Bridgewater State university
Bachelor of Arts: Communication and Cultural Studies -
Bridgewater State university
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