Special Education English Teacher
Resume:
Johnathan K. Burks
Educator looking to secure a position in a school as an Assistant Principal to
provide excellent educational service both to students and the community. 3009 Houma Blvd. Unit D
Metairie, LA 70006
adkevr@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
University Medical Center of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
— Chaplain Resident
SEPTEMBER 2020- PRESENT
Through the Clinical Pastoral Education program, provides spiritual and emotional care and support to patients, family, and staff in dealing with issues of death, grief, loss, and bereavement in an interfaith environment by way of peer-reviewed theories, assessments, and interventions. Crescent City Christian School, Metairie, LA — High School English Teacher/Teacher Leader/Chapel Leader
JANUARY 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2020
Responsible for teaching, creating lesson plans, motivating, and assessing students and communicating information to parents. Also coached teachers to collect data to determine best practices for student achievement and growth.
Art in Me Center for Behavior, Metairie, LA — Line Technician
JUNE 2018 - JANUARY 2019
Responsible for implementing Applied Behavioral interventions to children with autism in clinical, community, school, and home settings Lake Forest Charter School, New Orleans, LA — Special Education Instructor
JULY 2016-NOVEMBER 2017
Taught a small self-contained cohort of students with autism and developed lesson plans and curricula to meet their individual needs and promote social and cognitive growth.
McDonough #32 Literacy Charter School, New Orleans, LA
— 6th Grade ELA & Special Education Instructor
AUGUST 2015-JULY 2016
Evaluated students to teach proper English Language skills in speaking, writing, and reading. Developed plans and engaged students in lessons aligned to Common Core standards.
SKILLS
Teaching
Leadership Experience
Team Building
Public Speaking
Classroom Management and
Experience
Developmental Disabilities
Experience
Behavioral Management and
Therapy; Applied Behavior
Analysis
Data Collection
Teacher Coaching
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Movitating
Group Counseling
Chaplaincy
Social Emotional Assessment
Intervention
AWARDS
Model Teacher- Middle
School ELA, 2015
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish (Novice)
Dept. of Children and Family Services, New Orleans, LA — Social Service Analyst II
JUNE 2009-MAY 2015
Responsible for determining on-going eligibility for SNAP recipients through interviews and data collection, while also providing customer service to over 100 cases per month.
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA — B.S.
Psychology
AUGUST 2003 - DECEMBER 2007
Relative coursework includes: Oral Communications, Adolescent Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Introductory Sociology, Elementary Statistical Methods, Motivation and Emotion, English Composition, Advanced Non-Fictional Writing Works PROJECTS
MIDPOINT Ministry —5th-7th Grade Ministry, Celebration Church
Acted as interim pastor and responsible for the spiritual understanding, growth, and engagement of students entering and/or enrolled in fifth through seventh grades. Built trust and community with parents, pastors, and volunteers.
LEA Development Member —Lake Forest Charter School Assisted in the development of the mission, protocols, and guidelines for the special education department of a school undergoing the transition to become its personal Local Education Agency.
Special Education Coordinator Trainee —Lake Forest Charter School
Acted as active special education coordinator ensuring protocols and federal documents were completed correctly, as well as ensuring all students with exceptionalities received accommodations and services according to IDEA 2004.
“Beyond the Walls” Coordinator —Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Franklin Ave. Baptist Church
Coordinated local mission activities for youth and young adult ministry and led small groups of teenagers to help rebuild a home destroyed by Hurricane Katrina for future residents.
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