Victoria McBurney
Middletown,NJ
Summary
Energetic team player with a passion for helping others. Highly driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Extremely focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Middletown Board Of Education
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials and maintaining classroom organization.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage peer collaboration and engagement.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with daily academic tasks.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators regarding learning outcomes.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities to reinforce instructional content and foster engagement.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Candyland Child Learning Center
03.2007 - 06.2022
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
Student Teacher
Rahway Board Of Education
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Attended required staff meetings, workshops and school functions.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Supervised children in classroom, on playground and during brief teacher absences.
- Studied lesson plan impact and made changes to methods to increase learning.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Offered personalized assistance to children in need of extra support.
- Helped students complete daily lessons and participate in group activities.
Student Teacher
Woodbridge Township School District
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Creative lesson plan development
- Setting Learning Targets
- Relationship building
- Positive Reinforcement
- Class Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution and critical thinking
- Multitasking and Organization
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Patience and Persistence
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support and collaboration
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Middletown Board Of Education
03.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Rahway Board Of Education
01.2009 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Candyland Child Learning Center
03.2007 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Woodbridge Township School District
09.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kean University