Larry Burney
Overland Park, Kansas *****
*********@***.***
EDUCATION: Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
Major: Criminal Justice
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Park University
Parkville, Missouri
Major: Education
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Webster University
Kansas City, Missouri
Major: Education
Degree: Master of Arts (Teaching)
Certification: Kansas Professional Teaching
License K-9
Certification: Credentialed Adult Education
Professional (Kansas)
EXPERIENCE:
July, 2013 - Present Donnelly College
Kansas City, Kansas
Position: English Instructor
. Used a variety of teaching methods to
support students learning.
. Developed and provided assessment to
enhance English curriculum.
. Provided input to the curriculum appraisal
and outcomes.
. Taught Reading Comprehension and Writing
Composition.
. Used effective classroom management to
create a learning atmosphere.
. Utilized technology as a tool for
delivering instruction.
. Participated in ongoing professional
development to develop new strategies.
. Provided students with feedback and
evaluation of course work.
. Developed curriculum to meet and enhance
all levels of student learning.
. Provided assessment of outcomes based on
student performance.
. Instructed students in accordance with
college performance standards.
. Participated in collaborative workshops to
develop learning communities.
September, 2012 - June, 2013 University of Phoenix
Lenexa, Kansas
Position: Academic Counselor
. Provide academic advisement and leadership
for students.
. Develop academic plans for
degree/certification completion.
. Provides students with information on
University policies and practices.
. Plan and audits student coursework as
related to graduation requirements.
. Advise students in regards to
academic/financial aid issue.
. Identify potential academic/financial
barriers and establish resolutions.
. Motivate and inspire students to ensure a
positive student experience.
. Performs analysis of course scheduling
based on student enrollment.
. Monitor enrollment progress of students
based on University policies.
. Proactive in identifying potential barriers
within the enrollment process.
. Monitor and manage student database,
documents, and reports.
. Evaluated and provide assessment of student
transfer credits.
. Serves as a liaison between student and the
University.
. Review all documents related to
financial/academic requirements.
August, 2011- June, 2012 Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas
Position: Part time Instructor/ESL
. Instruct non-traditional ESL students in
all aspects of the English language.
. Provided educational instruction
individually and groups.
. Administer appraisals and diagnostic
testing.
. Advised ESL students in regards to classes
and programs offered at JCCC.
. Taught and provide information regarding
civics/citizenship skills.
. Maintain student records and information.
. Support a collaborative team approach
regarding student retention.
. Collaborated with JCCC staff to advised
students of academic programs.
. Conducted orientation and advised new and
returning students.
. Created and implemented student retention
programs.
June, 2010 - August, 2011 Wright Career College
Overland Park, Kansas
Position: Part-Time Instructor
. Taught Writing Composition, Business
Communication, Critical Thinking, and
Ethics
. Provided intervention and educational
support for students.
. Advised students of academic programs and
financial aid resources.
. Established appropriate learning strategies
and methods.
. Provided regulations and policies
information to students.
. Assisted in the orientation process of new
students.
. Monitor student grades, information, and
progress.
. Developed and managed student information.
. Provided educational counseling and
resources to students.
. Served as an educational resource to
improve academic performance.
July, 2008 - June, 2010 Kansas City Kansas Community
College
Kansas City, Kansas
Position: Lead Language Arts Instructor
. Develop Language Arts curriculum and set
educational objectives.
. Taught Language Arts (Reading
Comprehension/ Writing Composition).
. Administer assessments to students to
improve productivity and consistency.
. Identified ESL student educational needs
and set objectives.
. Evaluated student's educational objectives
and progress.
. Implemented academic programs to assist
student's educational goals.
. Advised students of KCKCC academic programs
and requirements.
. Developed intervention and support programs
for ESL students.
. Assisted in the orientation of new and
returning students.
. Served as a resource for students seeking
academic counseling.
. Conducted entrance level and post testing
of students.
. Provided academic and financial aid
information and counseling.
. Provide statistical data and reports to
Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR).
. Promoted effective enrollment opportunities
for new and returning students.
. Followed and maintained FERPA and KBOR
guidelines and procedures.
Sept. 2005 - June, 2008 Olathe Unified School District
#233
Olathe, Kansas
Position: Substitute Teacher
. Taught subjects in the area of Social
Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
. Followed and taught established curriculum
and IEP's.
. Developed lesson plans, teaching
strategies, and assessment protocol.
. Evaluated and developed methods to improve
student's performance (ESL).
. Provided on-going teaching strategies based
on state and federal requirements.
. Issued reports, test results, IEP's, and
curriculum standards to parents.
. Updated career information via professional
organizations, and educational
opportunities.
Sept., 2002 - June, 2005 Urban Community Leadership Academy
Kansas City, Mo.
Position: Teacher
. Developed and prepared course outline in
subject areas (Science, Social Studies)
. Promoted strategies and activities to
increase parent's involvement with
student's academic performance.
. Evaluated student's progress via testing
and academic counseling.
. Conducted administrative duties as
interim Vice-Principal.
. Administrative duties included field
trips, management of funds, and fund
raising.
. Maintain a high level of communication
between students and parents.
. Provided educational counseling to
students and families.
. Developed innovative strategies to
increase students learning.
Sept., 1996 - June, 2002 Kansas City Missouri School
District
Kansas City, Mo.
Position: Teacher
. Taught and follow curriculum of Social
Studies and Language Arts.
. Administered State assessment testing.
. Evaluated student's progress and prepared
related reports.
. Collaborated with colleagues to develop
teaching strategies.
. Provided educational counseling for at risk
students.
. Maintain adequate records and student's
portfolios.
. Conducted academic testing and provided
test taking strategies.
. Coordinated and provided tutoring programs
for at risk students
. Assisted with curriculum development and
organization of teaching materials.