Teri Burke
Centralia,WA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in special education curriculum accommodations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
W F West High School
08.2021 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
River Ridge High School
08.2011 - 08.2021
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Summer School Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning at a 3rd incoming 4th grade level.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and implemented pilot curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material to bridge the gap from Washington Smarter Balanced Assessments over multiple summers .
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2010
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Transition planning
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum adjustments
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning style assessment
- Evidence-based assessment
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
W F West High School
08.2021 - Current
Summer School Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
06.2013 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
River Ridge High School
08.2011 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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