Timothy Burdick
Greenfield,WI
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS-Pulaski
08.2021 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
Field Observer/Student Teacher
Longfellow School & Milwaukee HS of the Arts
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed student independence with teacher-made materials within lessons and activities which created a student-led and growth mindset foundation for learning and doing
- Collaborated with my cooperating teacher and fellow teachers to further the development of students’ success
- Coordinated with my cooperating teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
- Assisted cooperating teacher within the classroom to implement Unit and Lesson Plans
- Wrote and presented lesson/unit plans for social studies curriculums
- Provided one-on-one mentoring with students during daily office hours
- Using Go Guardian I monitored students during class hours to ensure that they were keeping on track and I was able to troubleshoot any technical issues.
Meat Department and Warehouse Clerk
Woodman’s Markets
12.2011 - 08.2019
- Organized and ordered products in a timely manner
- Attention to detail and customer service
- Supervised employees to ensure the department was ran in an orderly fashion
- Fulfilled orders that were accurate and on time
- Kept the warehouse clean and maintained forklifts.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Elmbrook Schools
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Worked one-on-one with students to reach IEP goals
- Attended IEP meetings with teachers to plan, create, and implement differentiated lessons to align with students’ IEP and educational goals
- Collaborated and problem solved issues with my students with the special education and regular education teams
- Adapted lessons plans during class as needed to ensure that my student was successful
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars
- Crisis Prevention Institute Training
- Paula Kluth (Inclusion in the Classroom)
- Set goals for my students to improve classroom behavior
- Communicated with parents on a regular basis.
Education
No Degree - Special Education Certification
Urban Learning Collaborative
Milwaukee 05.2022
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification -
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01.2021
Bachelors of Arts -
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01.2010
Skills
- Student Support
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Assistive Technology
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Head Teacher Support
- Parent communications
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 1 year.
Certification
- EAA-SS WI Certified: Endorsed in Broad Field Social Studies (6ht-12th Grade) Concentrations: Geography & Sociology, UW-Milwaukee, 2021
- Cross Categorical License 1801 6th-12th Grade, MTEC, In progress in fall of 2021
Personal Information
Title: Social Studies/Special Education Teacher
Awards
8th Grade Social Studies Award
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS-Pulaski
08.2021 - Current
Field Observer/Student Teacher
Longfellow School & Milwaukee HS of the Arts
01.2020 - 05.2021
Meat Department and Warehouse Clerk
Woodman’s Markets
12.2011 - 08.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Elmbrook Schools
10.2010 - 05.2013
No Degree - Special Education Certification
Urban Learning Collaborative
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification -
UW-Milwaukee
Bachelors of Arts -
UW-Milwaukee
- EAA-SS WI Certified: Endorsed in Broad Field Social Studies (6ht-12th Grade) Concentrations: Geography & Sociology, UW-Milwaukee, 2021
- Cross Categorical License 1801 6th-12th Grade, MTEC, In progress in fall of 2021
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