Tamika L. Burton has over 10 years of experience in education as a substitute teacher, translator, assistant teacher, and bus driver for special needs students. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from The Ohio State University. Her resume demonstrates her dedication to students, strong communication skills, and ability to effectively teach a diverse range of learners.

1. Tamika L. Burton, M.Ed.
430 London Dr. Apt 3
Coatesville, PA 19320-5959
Phone: 484-753-3328
Email: TamLBurt@aol.com
Creative, caring, trustworthy, dedicated, committed, thoughtful, hard-working, and student-
focused educator, with a unique ability to reach every student and instill in them a life-long love
of learning. Demonstrated talent for developing standards aligned lessons and activities that
teach the fundamentals of the Spanish Language.
Professional Experience
Translator
December 2014-Present Coatesville Area School District (CASD), Coatesville, PA
 Act as a liaison between Spanish speaking Parents and Administrators of the CASD
 Translate Parent/Teacher or Parent/Administrator Meetings which include, but are not
limited to: IEP Meeting’s, Disciplinary Meeting’s etc.
Substitute Teacher
October 2014-Present Source4Teachers/Chester County Intermediate Unit (IU 24)
Downingtown, PA
 Fulfill short term substitute assignments across all subject areas
 Effectively teach students of varying academic levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural
backgrounds
 Instruct classes of as many as 30 students
 Communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents
 Build a positive rapport with students
 Supporting local school districts in times of teacher absence
Professional School Bus Driver (Special Needs)/Occasional Trip Driver/Substitute Driver
April 2010-Present George Krapf Jr., & Sons Inc. Glenmoore, PA
 Drive an AM and PM bus route, as well as occasional field trips and other school related
events.
 Strive to maintain regular contact with school district personnel, teachers, and parents

2.  Gained the trust and respect of parents whose children I transport by improving the daily
route to meet the needs of students and parents
 Immediately and safely respond to student needs while transporting to school
 Utilize different methods of instruction to guide students in utilizing proper and safe bus
riding skills
 Undertook the initiative to develop , and submit a proposal for training new and existing
drivers in techniques and methods of transporting individuals with special needs
Assistant Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten
July 2007-March 2009 The Malvern School Frazer, PA
 Actively assisted in the creation and implementation of Developmentally appropriate Pre-
Kindergarten weekly curriculum plan
 Upheld the practices and procedures of the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC)
 Actively engaged students while leading small group activities
Education
Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA 2011-2015
Master of Arts, (Educational Leadership) January 2015
Spanish K-12 Certificate (Anticipated, December 2015)
Delaware County Community College Media, PA 2009-2011
Education (non-degree, 18 credit hours)
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Member
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 2001-2007
Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) June 2007
Miscellaneous
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA 05/16/2015-05/16/2018
Act 34 PA State Police Clearance 10/16/2014-10/16/2015
Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance 10/07/2014-10/07/2015
FBI Fingerprint Check 09/08/2014-09/08/2015
Tuberculosis Skin Testing 09/26/2014-Results: 0mm