Wade Edward Burke
Brandon,MS
Summary
Education professional with an extensive background in public education ready to tackle new challenges in a sales position. Excels in relationship building and communication. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Rankin County School District
Brandon, MS
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Assistant Principal
Rankin County School District
Brandon, MS
06.2004 - 05.2023
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Rankin County School District
Brandon, MS
07.2000 - 05.2004
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Lamar County School District
Sumrall, MS
06.1998 - 05.2000
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team members and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Lowndes County School District
Lowndes, MS
05.1995 - 05.1998
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Education Specialist - Education Leadership
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS06-2004
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS06-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-1992
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05-1990
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive Attitude
- Relationship building and networking
- Team building & collaboration
- Established track record as public school educator
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Rankin County School District
06.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal
Rankin County School District
06.2004 - 05.2023
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Rankin County School District
07.2000 - 05.2004
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Lamar County School District
06.1998 - 05.2000
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Lowndes County School District
05.1995 - 05.1998
Education Specialist - Education Leadership
Mississippi College
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Delta State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Holmes Community College