Jessica Burns

2664 West Barbara Circle, Apartment 6, Memphis, TN 38128

1burns.jessica@gmail.com
(618) 980-9113
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Reading K-8, ESL K-12

December 2012
GPA: 3.9/4.0

Teaching Experience
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher, August 2014 May 2016
Hawkins Mill Elementary, Shelby County School District, Memphis, TN

Analyzed student data to create effective, differentiated lesson plans to increase student success

Maximized ELL student learning through one-on-one interaction in the second grade classroom
Developed daily extension activities to further ELL understanding
Provided additional support and assistance for other classroom students

Utilized district curriculum and school resources to develop standard based lessons
Delivered daily lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
ESL Associate, September 2013 May 2014
Gilson Brown Elementary, Alton School District, Godfrey, IL

Student Teaching Experience

ESL Elementary Student Teacher, October December 2012
Lovejoy Elementary, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, IA
Delivered developmentally appropriate lessons according to age and language
Implemented various strategies in order to meet the needs of ELL and Intervention groups
Developed various management strategies to promote learning for each group
4th Grade Elementary Student Teacher, August October 2012
Windsor Elementary, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, IA
Planned and presented lessons to students in all subjects
Differentiated instruction in large and small group lessons to meet individual student needs
Used formative and summative assessments to inform instruction

Practicum Experience
Reading Tutor, Summer 2012
Holy Trinity Elementary School, Des Moines School District, Des Moines, IA
Worked one on one with the same 3rd grade student in literacy every day
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3 Grade Elementary Classroom, Spring 2012
Shuler Elementary, Waukee School District, Waukee, IA
Observed effective classroom management and instruction
Delivered lessons in science and math
Reading Resource Room, Fall 2011
Crossroads Park Elementary, West Des Moines School District, West Des Moines, IA
Witnessed delivery of small group lessons to below level readers
Reflected on teaching methods that can be transferred to large group instruction

Related Experience
Sunday School Teacher, September 2011 May 2012
St. Catherine of Siena, Des Moines, IA
Engaged 3rd grade students in a variety of active learning lessons
Utilized given resources and other materials to create lessons

Jessica Burns
2664 West Barbara Circle, Apartment 6, Memphis, TN 38128
1burns.jessica@gmail.com
(618) 980-9113