Valerie Burns
Prefer Not To Answer,MD
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience at Redeemer Classical Christian School, excelling in early childhood education and classroom management. Enhanced student engagement and academic growth through innovative curriculum planning and empathetic support. Demonstrated success in fostering environments that promote both social and academic development, achieving notable improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Redeemer Classical Christian School
09.2010 - 06.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Asst. Pre-K Teacher
Redeemer Classical Christian School
09.2001 - 06.2010
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- 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.
- Sanitized toys and equipment in order to maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
School Custodian
Redeemer Classical Christian School
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Assisted with minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, repairing fixtures, and painting walls to keep the facility in good condition.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to address specific cleaning requests or concerns in their respective areas.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during school breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
1st and 2nd Grade Reading Tutor
Halstead Accademy
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
- Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
The Community College of Baltimore County, Essex,
Essex12.2010
Skills
Early Childhood Education
Patience and Empathy
Music and Movement
Curriculum Planning
Health and safety
Parent-Teacher Communication
Group and individual instruction
Progress Reporting
Assessment Strategies
Child Supervision
Fine Motor Skills
Tactile Teaching Methods
Gross Motor Skills
Science Exploration
Cultural Sensitivity
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Child Development
Student Records Management
Daycare management
Afterschool program leadership
Classroom Organization
Certification
* CPR Certified 2019-2024
* First Aide Certified 2019-2024
* Certified Medical Technician (CMT) 2019-2024
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Redeemer Classical Christian School
09.2010 - 06.2024
Asst. Pre-K Teacher
Redeemer Classical Christian School
09.2001 - 06.2010
1st and 2nd Grade Reading Tutor
Halstead Accademy
09.1998 - 06.2000
School Custodian
Redeemer Classical Christian School
09.1997 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Child Development
The Community College of Baltimore County, Essex,
* CPR Certified 2019-2024
* First Aide Certified 2019-2024
* Certified Medical Technician (CMT) 2019-2024
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