1. Molly Burnham
13073 Revere Ln. North Champlin, MN 55316
Cell: (612)991-0836 Email: mburnham@mca.lwcc.org
EDUCATION
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MA in Education May 2002
University of Saint Mary’s, St. Paul, MN
Thesis Title: Differentiation in the Classroom
BA in Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance May 1991
University of Saint Thomas, St. Paul, MN
TEACHING & ADVISING
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Secondary Instructor 1998-Present
Maranatha Christian Academy, Brooklyn Park, MN
Courses Taught: Personal Finance
Principles of Accounting I
Student Advisor
Maranatha Christian Academy, Brooklyn Park, MN 2004-Present
New Teacher Mentor
Maranatha Christian Academy, Brooklyn Park, MN 2014-2015
Adjunct Professor 2013-Present
University of Northwestern, Roseville, MN
Courses Taught: Principles of Accounting
Economics
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
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Education Development and Faculty Liaison Committee (EDFL)
Maranatha Christian Academy 2013-Present

2.  Maintain confidentially while working discreetly with teachers to address and provide
solutions to concerns as they arise.
 Process faculty culture surveys and develop recommendations to advance school
culture.
 Collaborate with faculty and committee members to create recommendations in order
to improve schools instructional program, faculty culture, and elevate teacher
professionalismand development.
Board Member, Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy 2014-Present
 Coordinate and promote Financial Literacy Month and annual educational seminar.
 Raise awareness about the importance of financial education and encourage individuals
and organizations to impact financial literacy.
 Provide and maintain networking opportunities and financial education resources for
teachers, parents, caregivers, and businesses within our community.
 Give partners a platform to share their resources and expertise with the education
community and demonstrate appreciation and support for teachers.
Panel Judge, DECA April 2015
 Assess and evaluate qualified high school contestants in their Personal Finance Literacy
Presentations, and offer constructive feedback.
Panel Judge, Business Professionals of America 2015-Present
 Critique and evaluate qualified high school contestants in their group Business Plan
Proposals, and provide constructive feedback.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & OUTREACH
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Sponsor, Meals for Minneapolis 2014-Present
 Establish a Fundeasy website to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger.
Volunteer, Living Word Christian Center Church 1997-Present
 Volunteer in various small groups, including Children’s Ministry & Marriage Matters

3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Jane Schaffer Writing Program Webinar July 2016
Flipped Classrooms April 2014
College in the Schools & On-Site PSEO Professional Development June 2014
University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN
 Reviewed a five-part model of authentic assessment including common challenges and
discussed potential ways to overcome these challenges.
 Appraised four theories of integration of faith and learning within curricular framework.
On-site PSEO Instructor Training June 2013
University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN
 Studied characteristics of critical thinking and student engagement as they pertain to
the upper levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.
 Reviewed seven critical reading strategies designed to help students engage more
effectively in reading across the content areas.
Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptation of Curriculum Workshop February 2012
Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies February 2011
MCEE’s Annual Conference on Teaching Economics & Financial Literacy Summer 2011
Reading Workshop March 2009
Differentiated Instruction and Assessment Training 2007 & 2008
MCEE’s Annual Conference on Teaching Economics & Financial Literacy Summer 2005
Technology Integration – (annually) 2004-Present
Curriculum Mapping – (annually) 2004-Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Bestprep’s Teacher of Excellence May 2014
Innovation in the Classroom June 2014
Teamwork and Collaboration June 2015