Stacy Burrus
Jacksonville
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with families to support children's educational progress and well-being.
- Mentored new teachers on curriculum delivery and classroom management strategies.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, adapting instruction as needed for improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher Grade 1
GCS Fairview Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and was responsive to their needs and the needs of their children
- Teaches state guided curriculum with appropriate standards.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Teacher Assistant
GCS Fairview Elementary School
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Teen Counselor/Fitness Instructor/ Administration
Hartley Family YMCA
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Provides guidance to teen members to fulfill their contract
- Attends field trips, community project events and parent/customer meetings
- Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and was responsive to their needs and the needs of their children
- Assists Teens and family members with administrative registration and check ins
- Provides group exercise classes that will aid in youth and adult’s health and fitness
- Provides front desk administrative support for members and guests.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
Discipleship Director
Pierced Ministries Rehab Services
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Overseer of volunteer coordination and task delegation
- Managed project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope
- Completed and maintained accurate reports regarding the staff, residents, and upcoming projects
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties
- Act as a liaison between coordinators departments
- Created reports to present to the Board of Directors
- Provided extensive training for staff and volunteers
- Created and implemented curriculum lessons
- Supervised and created Fundraising events
- Taught created lessons to residents and staff.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Volunteer – Conference Planning and Execution
Act Like a Success Conference
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided assistance in volunteer coordination and task delegation
- Interacted with VIP customers by providing guidance and direction throughout the conference
- Assisted keynote speakers during breakout sessions by providing training to customers
- Organized registration and provided registration information for participants
- Monitor event activities to ensure regulations with event were met, participants were satisfied, and any problems that arose were resolved.
POS Specialist
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Demonstrated principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Read and implemented standard operation procedures to communicate with users
- Trained customers with basic point of sales knowledge and resolved problems by providing technical assistance
- Interacted with customers, competitors, suppliers, and professional organizations to stay up to date with business trends
- Collected data remotely into customer’s computer system to help engineering conducted point of sale investigation
- Acted as a liaison between customers, financial networks, and service providers
- Assisted customers in the renewal of service contracts
- Responsible for staging software upgrades such as quick fixes and patches
- Collaborate with VPs and supervisors to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
Daycare Provider
Apple Tree Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
- Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development –such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use –both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Established a partnership with parents and staff to increase the morale of the organization
- Created and organized events for parents and children.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided care and support to children; met expectations for implementing quality program while adhering to operational compliance
- Attended and participated in staff meetings, center events and parent/customer meetings as requested
- Engaged with current and prospective parents and family members and was responsive to their needs and the needs of their children.
Teacher
Leaders of Tomorrow Academy
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated those objectives to students
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
ITT Technical Institute
09.2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
06.2013
Associate Degree in Information Technology - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
09.2010
Skills
- Mathematics Teaching
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Safety awareness
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multitasking and Organization
- Student Needs Assessments
- Conflict Resolution
- Visual Aids Creation
- Parental Communication
Timeline
Teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher Grade 1
GCS Fairview Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
GCS Fairview Elementary School
04.2022 - 08.2023
Teen Counselor/Fitness Instructor/ Administration
Hartley Family YMCA
06.2018 - 09.2020
Discipleship Director
Pierced Ministries Rehab Services
12.2015 - 11.2017
Volunteer – Conference Planning and Execution
Act Like a Success Conference
11.2014 - 01.2017
POS Specialist
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
06.2010 - 11.2013
Daycare Provider
Apple Tree Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Teacher
Leaders of Tomorrow Academy
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
Associate Degree in Information Technology - Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Master's Degree in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
ITT Technical Institute
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