Samantha Burgin
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 520-407-4245, (C) 520-400-9452, (F) 520-696-3999
Objective
To be accepted into the Career Ladder Staff Development by proving my education and experience in the field of Special Education modifications.
Work Experience
Special Education Teacher (08/01/2002 – Present)
Created a program to assist students with disabilities in the mainstream classes to allow a safe and secure place to take tests and get extra help. I have taught Study Skills for the past 5 years and worked closely with a majority of the mainstream teachers. I have been a coach in the Girls Soccer Program for 6 years. I have been the Student Government advisor for 5 years.
Last Employer: Amphitheater Public Schools
Contact Person: Michael Bejarano/696-4000
Responsibilities: Responsible for the Individualized Education Plans for over 20 students each year. Work closely with many teachers in modifying their curriculum to meet the needs of a variety of s tudents.
Accomplishments: Presented at Staff Development Meetings in the past. Been the Facilitator in our School Improvement Groups.
Swim Instructor (03/01/2008 – Present)
Teach students how to swim.
Last Employer: Sunshine Swim School
Contact Person: Deb Judin/544-4976
Responsibilities: Was a senior instructor last year who mentored new instructors. As a Senior Instructor I was expected to lead a training session at a staff meeting.
Education
Establishment: Northern Arizona University
Education Period: 08/30/2010 - 11/30/-1
Speciality: Principal Certificate
Details: I was 6 classes short of meeting the requirements to test for the Principal Certificate so I am in the process of completing those classes.
Establishment: Northern Arizona University
Degree: Masters in Educational Leadership
Education Period: 01/17/2005 - 05/11/2007
Average Grade: 3.64
Establishment: Northern Arizona University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education/Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
Education Period: 08/10/1998 - 05/10/2002
Speciality: Teaching Certificates in K-8 and Cross Categorical K-12
Average Grade: 3.59
Skills
* Very comfortable talking in front of people * Organized * Creative
Computer Skills: Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, typing
Additional Information
I have presented in front of our staff in the past and received some positive feedback.
Professional Membership: Arizona Association of Student Council National Association of Student Council AEA NEA
Certifications or Licensures: Elementary K-8 Special Education Cross Categorical K - 12
Interests
I am very passionate about what I do. I have become a huge advocate for students in mainstream classes that are trying to challenge themselves. I want them to have an even playing field which is why they get modifications and some teachers are just unclear as to how that looks in their class so I love to help.