Liesl J. Burgher has extensive experience in elementary education. She has a Master's in Education Leadership from Drake University and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Coe College. She currently teaches a 1st and K-1 combo class in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to this, she has student taught 6th grade math and worked as a kindergarten classroom aide, private tutor, and after school program instructor. She holds an Iowa K-6 teaching license with endorsements in K-8 math and reading.
Liesl J. Burgher has extensive experience in elementary education. She has a Master's in Education Leadership from Drake University and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Coe College. She currently teaches a 1st and K-1 combo class in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to this, she has student taught 6th grade math and worked as a kindergarten classroom aide, private tutor, and after school program instructor. She holds an Iowa K-6 teaching license with endorsements in K-8 math and reading.
Liesl J. Burgher has extensive experience in elementary education. She has a Master's in Education Leadership from Drake University and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Coe College. She currently teaches a 1st and K-1 combo class in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to this, she has student taught 6th grade math and worked as a kindergarten classroom aide, private tutor, and after school program instructor. She holds an Iowa K-6 teaching license with endorsements in K-8 math and reading.
Liesl J. Burgher has extensive experience in elementary education. She has a Master's in Education Leadership from Drake University and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Coe College. She currently teaches a 1st and K-1 combo class in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to this, she has student taught 6th grade math and worked as a kindergarten classroom aide, private tutor, and after school program instructor. She holds an Iowa K-6 teaching license with endorsements in K-8 math and reading.
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Liesl J.
Burgher
liesl.burgher@gmail.com Phone: (319) 538-2242
5201 E Street, Amana, Iowa 52203
EDUCATION Masters of Education Leadership Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
GPA: 4.00
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Started: September 2013
Anticipated Graduation: May 2015
GPA: 3.735
Graduated: May 6, 2012
LICENSE Iowa K-6 Elementary Teaching; Endorsements: K-8 Mathematics and K-8 Reading; Folder #1004295 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1st & K-1 Combo Classroom Teacher, Van Buren Elementary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aug. 2012 - Present Create a variety of lessons to meet the needs of both K and 1 st grade levels Attended PLC Institute July 2013 Differentiate lessons to meet student needs Communicate with staff, students and families Effectively utilized curriculum: Envision Math, Treasures MacMillian McGraw, Everyday Math Participate in grade level PLC meetings Implement Daily Five Co-facilitator of the Family Involvement Team Serve on the Social Committee Academic Parent Teacher Team Leader iPad Grant Leader Technology used: Promethean Board, ActiVotes, Promethean Slate, iPads, Laptops, Windows Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office 6th Grade Math Student Teacher, Vernon Middle School, Marion, Iowa Cooperating Teacher: Susan Faley Supervisor: James Clancy Full time classroom responsibilities for 3 weeks Taught four sections of 6th grade math to students of diverse learning abilities Team taught one section of 6th grade math with a special education teacher Planned lessons collaboratively with other 6th grade math team teachers Participated in professional learning time with school faculty Effectively utilized curriculum: Connected Mathematics Bits and Pieces Technology used: Mimio Board, Mimio Pad, Powerschool for attendance and grading purposes EDUCATION RELATED JOB EXPERIENCES 1 to 1 Conference, presenter Presented on the topic of Academic Parent Teacher teams Girls on the Run, Assistant Coach Mentor girls in grades 3rd-5th Increase young girls self-confidence through group activities and running Extended Learning Program (ELP) Provided after school tutoring in the areas of math and reading to students below grade level Used a variety of strategies
March - April 2012
April 2014
Fall 2013
Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Liesl J. Burgher
liesl.burgher@gmail.com Phone: (319) 538-2242
5201 E Street, Amana, Iowa 52203
Effectively utilized curriculum: Leveled Literacy Intervention, Do the Math
Private Math Tutor for 2nd grade and 6th grade students Assessed and determined strengths and growth areas in math Taught a variety of math topics Created mini lessons and activities Researched and applied new methods for teaching areas of need
Summer 2012 & 2013
Kindergarten Classroom Aide, Polk Elementary School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug. 2008 Dec. 2011 Classroom Teacher: Karen Clark
Assessed students in areas of math and reading for district assessments
Taught students in small groups for reading and math lessons
Taught student with motor difficulties; worked specifically on handwriting through a program provided by Grant Wood AEA
Provided supplemental instruction for students on letter names and sounds; specific instruction included Jolly Phonics
Supervised class field trips
Private High School Algebra Tutor
Assessed and determined strengths and growth areas in math
Reinforced algebra concepts taught the previous week
Created and provided learning strategies for problem solving
Assisted student in completing homework assignments and studying for tests
AWARDS Latin Honors - Cum Laude Linnie E. Schloeman Award in Teacher Education, Coe College Recognizing commitment and dedication to the teaching profession Phi Lambda Theta Member National Honor Society for Educators PRAXIS II Recognition of Excellence, ETS Recognizing outstanding achievement on PRAXIS II exams - scored in the top 15%
Jan. - April 2011
May 6, 2012 May 5, 2012 April 25, 2012 March 10, 2012
