1. TARA E. BURNS
221 S 12TH
Street | Philadelphia PA, 19107
taraeburns@gmail.com | 908-528-6828 (c)
Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
o Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education Major – Graduated May 2014
State Certification
o Pennsylvania Board of Education Certified in Elementary Education: Expected May 2016
PAPA: Passed
Greenfield Albert M School, Philadelphia, PA January 2016 - Present
Student Teacher
•Fifteen-week placement in a regular education third grade classroom implementing numerous teacher responsibilities
•Fifteen weeks of training in Singapore Math, Words their Way, and Children’s Literacy Initiative
•Provided hands on support to students in multiple settings, including: 1:1, small groups, and full class contexts
•Responsible for informally assessing students throughout semester
•Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences
•Implemented lesson plans in various coursework subjects, including: Reading, Math, Spelling, Writing, and Social Studies
Shawmont, Philadelphia, PA January- May 2014
Field Placement
•Observed and evaluated students
•Assessed student’s progress towards reading and writing expectations for the purpose of providing feedback to students’ parents and
teachers
Samuel Gompers Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA August- December 2013
Student Tutor
•Worked 1:1 with students to assist with reading and mathematics skills
•Administered standardized testing
Waldron Mercy, Merion Station, PA August-December 2012
Field Placement
•Utilized many student-centered learning techniques
•Observed use of Smart Boards in mathematics and English
French international School, Bala Cynwyd, PA January- May 2012
Field Placement
•Prepared and organized weekly lesson plans that utilized Smart Board
•Taught lessons to English language learners
Belmont Charter Academy, Philadelphia, PA August- December 2011
Field Placement
•Implemented phonics instruction with small groups
•Led lessons for a class of 25 students under the supervision of cooperating teacher
Discovery Charter, Philadelphia, PA January- May 2011
Field Placement
•Assisted with handling students and classroom procedures (marking papers, escorting class to specials)
•Worked individually with students to develop reading skills through interactive games
EDUCATION & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2. Saint Gabriel, Philadelphia, PA August- December 2010
Teacher Assistant
•Prepared materials and classroom for class activities
•Assisted lead teachers in activities
Temple University, FOX School of Business, Philadelphia, PA November 2014- January 2016
Senior Assistant, Statistics Department
•Worked directly under the Statistics Department Chair
•Organized initiatives, conferences, and various other events for the department
•Synchronized class requirements with student needs to schedule sixteen professors classes each semester
•Aided faculty members with several teaching related duties including textbook selection, administering exams, and software
implementation
•Interact closely with the campus tech center for upgrading department technology to meet the curriculum needs
•Design and implement the department’s website as well as regularly create content
•Promote and market the department through various outlets including: internet, campus media, newsletters, and social media
•Responsible for all forms of social media; Facebook, Twitter, faculty websites
Tara’s Fun Camp, Califon, NJ Summer 2012 and 2013
Founder
•Organized numerous activities for a group of eight 9-10 year old boys
•Lead and supervised all camp activities such as field trips, picnics, swimming, etc.
•Provided a controlled and safe environment for children
Catholic Heart Work Camp, Boston, MA Summer 2010
Volunteer
•Interacted closely with children from 10-18 yrs. old diagnosed with autism
•Successfully guided individual campers to participate in camp activities
•Assisted campers in performing routine tasks
 American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
Fundraiser & Participant
o Out of the Darkness Walk, NYC, June 2016
 Saint Joseph’s University
o ∑∑∑ Sorority, Spring 2011- Spring 2014
o Robby’s Paige Memorial Foundation, Spring 2011- Spring 2014
o Relay for Life, Spring 2011- Spring 2014
o Community Day, Spring 2011- Spring 2014
o Cradles to Crayons, Fall 2012- Spring 2014
Michelle Schwenk
Third Grade Teacher
Greenfield Albert M School
Michael Laver
Student Teaching Supervisor
SJU Department of Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITIES & PHILANTHROPY
REFERENCES