Brian R. Burback M.Ed., M.A.

511 West Carrine Drive

Lincoln, NE 68521
Home Phone- 476-0948
web page- http://isite.lps.org/bburback/web/
e-mail- bburback@lps.org
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EXPERIENCE:
North Star High School; Lincoln, NE
Social Studies Teacher, 08/03-Current
-I am currently teaching AP World History and World History.
-I have previously taught World Geography and AP Human Geography.

North Star High School; Lincoln, NE

Gifted Facilitator, 08/08-08/09
-I was responsible for our school’s gifted program, including the hiring and
supervision of mentors, completing district reports, working with staff, students,
and parents, as well as supervising curriculum.

Dawes Middle School; Lincoln, NE

Ninth Grade Team Leader, 08/02-6/03
- I was responsible for planning and leading team meetings, directing team
policies, leadership, and preparing the team budget.

Dawes Middle School; Lincoln, NE

Teacher, 08/00-06/03
- I taught one section of Differentiated Ninth Grade Government, three other
sections of Ninth Grade Government, and one section of Ninth Grade
Reading Elements.
- I am responsible for planning and implementing all lessons to students with
diverse learning needs and ensuring proper discipline to create a positive
learning environment.

Dawes Middle School; Lincoln, NE

Middle Level Intern, 08/99-06/00
-I was responsible for the planning and implementation of all lessons and
activities for six sections of Eighth Grade American History.
-The position was for one year and included credit towards a Masters Degree
in Education.

Lincoln High School; Lincoln, NE

Student Teacher, 01/99-05/99
-I was responsible for developing and implementing lessons in four classes.
-I taught two classes of American History and two classes of World Geography.
-These classes consisted of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from
diverse ethnic backgrounds.
RELEVANT ACTIVITIES/AWARDS:
- Lincoln Public Schools Future Leaders Cadre 4: 2009/2010 School Year
-Japan Study Tour sponsored by the National Consortium for Teaching About
Asia: Summer 2010
-2009 Distinguished Teaching Award- National Council for Geographic
Education.
-2009 Outstanding Teacher Award for the 1st Congressional District- Nebraska
State Council for the Social Studies.
-China Study Tour sponsored by the National Consortium for Teaching About
Asia: Summer 2007.
-Presenter at numerous conferences at the district, state, and national levels, which
are partially listed below:
*National Council for Social Studies Annual Conference
*National Council of Geographic Educators Annual Conference
*College Board Annual Conference
*College Board Equity Colloquium
-Participant/Presenter at the Great Decisions Institute through the Foreign Policy
Association, also published lesson plans in the Great Decisions Teachers Guide.
-Sponsored students to the Nebraska Capital Forum through Choices program at
Brown University.
-Part of a three-person team to create the World History and World Geography
curriculum and assessments for our district.

EDUCATION:
Nebraska Wesleyan University; Lincoln, NE
Masters of Arts in Historical Studies, 06/04-06/06
-Relevant courses include Fundamentals of American History and History of
Colonial America.
-Final Project was focused on the global roots of American slavery.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln, NE

Masters of Education (Curriculum and Instruction), 12/22/01
-Relevant courses included, Education in a Pluralistic Society, Sociology of
Deviance, and Adolescent Psychology.
-Graduate School G.P.A.= 3.96/4.0

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln, NE

Bachelor of Science in Education, 05/08/99
-Relevant courses included; World Geography, American History, Psychology,
and International Relations.
-Honors included; Golden Key National Honor Society, eight semesters on the
Deans List, All-University Honors Convocation, and Pi Lambda Theta
Educational Honor Association.
-G.P.A. in major= 3.9/4.0