School Service

Susan (Zoe) Burkett

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Profile

Dedicated educator and compassionate service worker in both the classroom and parent organizations.

Excellent writing and communication abilities used in event planning, marketing and instructional materials.

Thrive in challenging, fast paced environments with a keen commitment to fostering growth and

educational excellence. Self motivated professional.

Work October 2010 Present

Nationwide Children's Hospital Autism Center Behavioral Intervention Aide

Responsible for implementing IBI/ABA Treatment with Autistic Children in home therapy setting.

Education

Bachelors of Social Work, Malone College, Canton, Ohio – August 2010

Ohio Social Work Licensure, current

Achievements

Completed Internship with ABCD Inc., Community non Profit, Canton, Ohio

Field experience Community Mental Health Center, Canton, Ohio

Organized PTO orientations and membership drives increasing membership from

150 to 243 members

Implemented “Parent Connection” quarterly meetings to engage parents in their children’s

educational and social development.

Successfully launched a school wide spirit wear competition.

Related Experience

2006 Present

P.T.O. President/By Laws Chair

Watkins Middle School, Pataskala, OH

• Rewrote and restructured the by laws & standing rules voted on by executive board.

• Wrote the PTO orientation packets for parents of students entering the middle school.

• Currently working with community churches and non profits to recruit tutoring base for, “The Strongest

Link” program.

• Work with administration to schedule various events throughout the school year.

• Oversee and encourage ongoing communication between parents, school administration and staff.

2005 Present

Registered Volunteer

Kindergarten Center, Elementary & Middle Schools

Southwest Licking School District, Pataskala, OH

• Organize classroom parties and activities for students in grades K 8.

• Assist with “at risk” students in the learning lab by reading exams, helping with homework and

supervising children using the “Ohio Study Island” program.

• Occasionally facilitate small group in the “gifted” classroom

2005 2009

Child Care Provider

Pataskala, OH

• Provided before and after school in home care for 6 children ranging from 4 12 years of age.

• Instructed and assisted the children in completing their homework assignments including 2 children with

learning disabilities.

• Planned and supervised afterschool and evening activities and events for the children.

2004 2005

Christian Education Coordinator

New Covenant Church, Columbus, OH

• Researched and selected curriculum, trained teachers, scheduled staff, taught drama & dance to

children.

2003 2005

Volunteer/PTA Member/PTA Bylaws Chair

Alpine Elementary/Columbus Public School District

• Organized classroom parties and activities.

• Facilitated Executive Board meeting with PTA Regional Advisor.

• Updated the bylaws to reflect current policies and procedures.

1998 2005

Home School Parent/Teacher

Managed home school program and daily instruction for 5 children ranging from grade levels K 8th.

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Used phonics based techniques and “Distar” method to teach all 4 children to read.

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Incorporated creative lessons, activities, experiential learning into daily teaching to create a structured

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yet enjoyable learning environment.

Participated in the Christian Home Educators of Ohio and organized field trips with other families in

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CHEO to enhance classroom learning.

1997 2002

Tutor/Conversational Partner

International Friendships, Columbus, OH

• Tutored students in English/writing as a second language focusing on phonics, decoding and reading

comprehension.

• Hosted social activities for non native speakers to learn conversational English in a relaxed

environment.

• Initiated an ESL Conversational English Service at Covenant Baptist Church, Columbus, OH.

1994 1996

Teaching Team Member

Northwest Christian School, Worthington, OH

• Worked with a teaching team to manage classroom of 25 30 students.

• Attended preschool training seminars to develop effective teaching strategies.

• Specialized in teaching Pre K curriculum for 4 & 5 year olds for school readiness.

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