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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
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
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
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
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
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, MS
06-2004

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
06-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05-1992

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS
05-1990

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

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