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Special Education Teacher

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
October 01, 2025

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Teacher Resume

Mina Burris (Payestewa)

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Mesa, Arizona 85201

Phone- 928-***-****

*****-**********@******.***

Mission Statement

Providing each student with an equal opportunity to achieve academic success to their highest potential. By offering them the appropriate challenges and experiences for their social and academic growth in a positive and safe environment. My commitment to our students, parents, the community, and the staff will help support our students to become independent and responsible citizens with personal integrity.

Education

Candidate in Doctor of Education of Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, 2022-2026

M.Ed in Bilingual Multicultural Education (BME), Northern Arizona University, AZ. 86006 Spring-1997

M.Ed. in Special Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Fall, 1996 Endorsements in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Reading Specialist

Certifications in Elementary and Special Educations, Northern Arizona University-Spring 1995

Bachelor of Studies- General Studies, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Fall-1990

Professional Profile

Whittier Elementary School, Phoenix, Arizona (2019-2020), Special Education Resource Teacher

Simpson Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona (2018-2019) Special Education Resource Teacher

Little Singer Community School, Winslow, Arizona (2012-2016) 5th and 6th grade Teacher

Special Education High School Teacher

Leupp Schools Incorporated, Winslow, Arizona (2009-2016) 5th and 6th grade Combo Teacher

Christensen Elementary School, Flagstaff, Arizona (2005-2002) Special Education Teacher-(Cross Categorical)

Thomas Elementary School, Flagstaff, Arizona (2001-2004)-Self Contained Behavior Support Teacher- (Emotional Disabilities)

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona (2001-1999)- Project Manager and Adjunct Professor for Master’s Program in Bilingual Special Education at Northern Arizona University

Cromer Elementary School, Flagstaff, Arizona (2000-1997)- First Grade Teacher

Flagstaff Unified School District, Flagstaff, Arizona (1996-1991)-Native American Academic Advisor/Counselor for Thomas School, Killip School, and Weitzel Elementary Schools

Core Competencies

*Observe and execute of teaching techniques to meet the diverse needs of students at different academic levels using the Arizona State Standards using my Highly Qualified Teacher profile.

*Monitor and assess performance of self, others, and organization to make improvements or take corrective actions

*Plan and conduct lessons and provide the appropriate service of delivery activities to content areas using the Arizona State Standards.

*Create short range and long range lesson plans.

*Provide the schools with various opportunities in grant writing opportunities. (active grant writer)

*Participate, present in various workshops, in-services, and conferences.



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