Emily Berkson

884 W. Holly St. Apt 6

Fayetteville, AR 72703
emily.berkson@fayar.net
(847) 224-4371

Professional Summary
I am an enthusiastic educator dedicated to providing my students with inquiry-based learning
experiences that challenge them to become problem solvers and self-motivated learners. I believe
strongly in nurturing the whole student by setting high academic expectations and working hard to
establish a classroom community where each student feels respected and valued.

Skills
Curriculum design
Experience with STEM/PBL curriculum
Comfortable with Common Core and
NextGen Science Standards
Uses student data and assessment to drive
instruction
Trained in ECM math instruction

Trained in implementing Lucy Calkins writing

curriculum
Strong leader and communicator
Positive and encouraging
Self-motivated

Teaching Experience
June, 2014 - PRESENT

Leverett Elementary-Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR

- 3rd Grade
Teacher
Collaborates with team members to write and implement a STEM/PBL focused curriculum
Served on the NextGen curriculum leadership committee
Presented at the Arkansas ASCD conference in Hot Springs, AR
Collaborated with professors and students at University of Arkansas on curriculum writing
Co-leading yearbook club
Attended professional development for ECM math instruction, Lucy Calkins curriculum, and
district led Effective Literacy training.

Provided professional development to fellow staff members on creating and using reflective
teaching planners as well as the use of Google Classroom for literacy instruction.

Provided enrichment opportunities and learning interventions to meet the needs of my

students.

Uses data to drive instruction

June 2013-July 2014

Summer School-Community Unified School District, Galesburg IL

- Kindergarten
Taught literacy and writing to kindergarten schools performing below grade level
Collaborated with reading recovery coaches when designing instruction
Motivated students to become independent learners

August 2013-June 2014

King Elementary-Community Unified School District, Galesburg IL

- 3rd Grade
Teacher
Served on Common Core curriculum cadre
Used data to drive instruction
Wrote individualized curriculum for ELL student
Experience working with students with mental health diagnoses
Participated in a new teacher mentorship program
June 2013-July 2013

Summer School-Community Unified School District, Galesburg IL

- 2nd Grade
Teacher
Taught literacy and writing to students performing below grade level
Implemented a Daily 5 curriculum
Worked with reading recovery coaches to design effective guided reading lessons to
students.
Aug 2012- June 2013

Silas Willard/Cooke Elementary-Community Unified School District, Galesburg IL

- Library/Information Specialist
Taught literacy and technology skills to 1st-5th grade students at 4 different schools across
the district.

Managed library inventory and purchasing at Silas Willard and Cooke Elementary
Collaborated with teachers and students to better support their literacy/technology needs
Taught students basic research skills
Comfortable using and teaching Microsoft Office, Google Drive to students of all ages

Education
September 2008-June 2012

Knox College, Galesburg, IL

- B.A. in Elementary Education and Dance
GPA: 3.6, Major GPA: 3.9, Graduated Cum Laude

Other Professional Experience

August 2010- December 2010

Akanksha Organization, Pune, Maharashtra, India-

Teaching Assistant
Co-taught an after school program for girls aged 8-11 living in low income slum communities
in Pune

Taught beginning math and English lessons

June 2009- August 2009

Camp Lookout, Frankfort MI

- Camp Counselor

Responsible for the physical and emotional well being of a group of girls between the ages of 6
and 14 each session.

Camp-wide evening program coordinator

Designed and led camp activities
Lifeguard/CPR certified