Elizabeth Liza Burns

Marina del Rey, CA 90292 ! (312) 925-5030 ! LizaJaneBurns@gmail.com

Objective
Seeking an Elementary School teaching position

Education
Loyola Marymount University: Los Angeles, CA May 2014
Masters of Arts, Elementary Education

University of Southern California : Los Angeles, CA May 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre (Design)

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Chicago, IL June 2007
High School Diploma

Certifications
Adult and Child CPR/ First Aid 2012
Rescue SCUBA diver 2005

Teaching Experience
Farragut Elementary: Culver City, CA
Student Teacher 2013-2014 School Year
Student taught in Mrs. ONeals 4
th
grade class
Developed full day curricula
Created fun, hands-on projects
Helped create a volcano display for a rock unit

WISH Charter School: Los Angeles, CA
Student Teacher March 2014-May 2014
Student teaching in Mrs. Doucettes 2
nd
grade classroom
Develop lessons and lesson plans for the 2
nd
grade team
Taught full day curricula
Co-taught with a special education teacher

Childcare and Tutoring Experience
Paridon Family, Westchester, CA
Tutor/ Babysitter May 2012-present
Assist two children (11 & 14) with homework
Help keep the children organized
Helped raise the 14-year olds grades, enabling him to be accepted to the high school of his choice
Taught study techniques and organization skills
Babysit when the parents are out

Blaine Family: Marina del Rey, CA
Tutor April 2013-June 2013
Tutored a 5-year-old girl for 3 months while she was between schools
Created a custom curriculum that focused on math and language arts
Created a cross curricular unit on fairy tales

Civic and Community Service
The Junior League of Los Angeles: Los Angeles, CA
Active Member September 2011-present
Participate in a literacy program for children ages 4-8
Help organize and plan activities for the children
Incorporated classroom management skills into the literacy program
Learned about the outreach programs and assisted with projects and events

The Help Group: Culver City, CA
Volunteer January 2012- June 2012
Assisted in a classroom of 5-year-old children with autism and other special needs
Worked one-on-one with several students to help improve various skills

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Chicago, IL 2011
Lighting Designer
Conceptualized the lighting for the Remix I: Fusion event at Architectural Artifacts
Collaborated with the Womens Board in creation of the look for the event

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: Chicago, IL
Lighting Consultant November 2010
Refocused lights for various galleries and exhibits

John G. Shedd Aquarium: Chicago, IL
Special Event Volunteer 2007-2009
Worked on events with children, including summer camp, parties and overnights

Additional Work Experience
The Highland Nightclub: Hollywood, CA
Events Assistant/ Intern Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Assisted with proposals, client calls and organizing events
Assisted with client relations, updated calendars, and answered phones
Prepared meeting paperwork and ran errands for the Events Coordinator
Staffed events for Disney, Public Storage, Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil and others

University of Southern California School of Theatre: Los Angeles, CA
Lighting Designer Spring 2012
Drafted and designed a lighting plot for a three show repertory for graduate playwrights
Worked collaboratively with directors and other designers
Helped mentor freshman stage managers

Cultural Affairs Office, Culver City, CA
Production Intern Spring 2011
Assisted supervisor with day to day tasks and answered phones
Made and updated event timelines and other paperwork
Worked closely with event collaborators including LA Philharmonic, playwright Luis Alfaro and
Diavolo Dance Company

University of Southern California School of Theatre: Los Angeles, CA
Production Assistant Fall 2007-Spring 2011
Hung and focused lights for 15+ productions per year and worked backstage for events

Honors and Awards
UCLA Design Showcase West Participant 2011
USC Stanley Musgrove Award for Most Outstanding Creative Achievement 2010
USC Theater Students Association Best Lighting Nominee 2009-2011

Skills
Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
Additional Skills: piano (can sight read music), basic conversational French