Connie Smyth Burchett
Educator
Jonesville, Virginia 24263
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OBJECTIVE
● To maintain a position within a company where I can utilize my skills, dedication, and education to foster, promote, challenge, and expand creativity and higher-order thinking skills. Welcome challenging and equitable learning experiences in my area for career preparation and expansion. Be a positive role model and a team participant. SKILLS
● Time Management
● Team Leader
● Multi-Tasking
● Reliability
● Communication
● Motivated
● Outgoing Personality
● Strong Collaborator
EDUCATION
Virginia Intermont, Bristol - Collegiate Professional License-Bachelor’s Degree Elementary Education Pre-K-6
January 1997 - December 1999
Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap - Recertification Course ITE 400
January 2015 - May 2015
EXPERIENCE
Lee County Public Schools, Jonesville - Educator
August 1999 - PRESENT
● Helped coordinate a pilot Preschool Program.
● School educator for 26 years.
● PMS Farm Club sponsor.
● Kids in the Creek chaperoned for 12 years.
● Co-coordinator Intramural and PTO basketball.
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● Pennington Middle School STEAM Night presenter.
Ridgecrest Manor Nursing/Rehabilitation, Duffield - Certified Nursing Assistant
July 1994 - February 1996
● Assist with the daily needs of over 100 residents.
● Served as one of the main points of contact for residents, family, and nursing staff.
● Increased recreational programs for residents.
● Supervised and trained CNAs.
Payless Supermarket, Pennington Gap - Office Cashier August 1990 - February 1993.
● Supervised cashiers, ordered supplies, and checked in merchandise.
● Responsible for the weekly scheduling of over 30 employees.
● Maintained accurate bank records, deposits, and general accounting skills.
● Customer service needs.
AFFILIATIONS
● Southwest Virginia Agricultural Association Board Member-Lee Co.
● Pennington Gap Lions Club
● Lee County Fair Board
● Former Lee County Fair Pageant Director 2018-2023
● Lee County Friends of the Tobacco Festival Committee
● Virginia Association of Fairs Communication Counsel
● Virginia Cooperative Extension Certified
Handicraft/Canning/Horticulture Judge
● School-wide Talent Education
● Lee Theatre Volunteer
● Daniel Boone Soil & Water Conservation
● Lee County Livestock Association
● Lee County Beef Program Volunteer
● Lee County 4-H Programs Volunteer
● Lee County FFA Alumni Association
● Pennington Middle School STEAM Night Presenter
● Collaborator on the Whistle Pig Country Store and Farmer’s Market
● Co-Director of the Miss Blue Highway Pageant 2025 Connie Burchett 2
References
Melissa Hubbard
Retired, Georgia, Teacher of Agricultural Science
Owner, Hubbard Club Lambs, Whistle Pig Country Store, and Farmer’s Market Ewing, VA
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Nicole Ayers, Principal Elydale Middle
128 Elydale Middle Rd.
Ewing, VA 24248
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Keith Harless
Town Manager, Pennington Gap
528 Industrial Drive
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
Phone: 1-276-***-****
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