Kiera Burnett

C ERT IF ICAT ION

Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate expected May 2017

Endorsement in English Language Learners

E DU CAT IO N

Washington State University, Pullman, WA graduating May 2017

Bachelors in Elementary Education, 4.0 GPA

Bachelors in Spanish Language and Cultures, 3.97 GPA
T EACH IN G
E XPERIEN CE

Substitute Para Educator, Cashmere School District 2015-Present

Integrated phonics skills and whole language activities to support first

through fourth grade learners designated for Title I support
Created and facilitated Spanish language activities to introduce
kindergarteners to basic vocabulary
Supported middle school special needs students in the development of
study strategies
Writing Tutor, Private Family 2015-Present

Designed Common Core aligned activities to aid struggling writers in first

and third grade, building phonemic awareness and organization skills
Accommodated learner needs associated with English language learning
Educational Assistant, Wenatchee Migrant Summer School 2014-2015

P RACTICU M
E XPERIEN CE

Communicated in multilingual and multicultural environments to create

strong home-school connections, encouraging family involvement
Assisted in the instruction of a Spanish-language kindergarten class in the
areas of literacy and STEM
Teaching Assistant, 1st Grade, Sunnyside Elementary School 2015

Supported the use of literacy centers by teaching small groups, allowing

for differentiated instruction
Teaching Assistant, 4th Grade, Jefferson Elementary School 2015

Co-taught during math and socials studies lessons to provide small group
and individual instruction
T EACH ER
P RE PARAT I ON

Classroom Management

Developed a management plan detailing classroom atmosphere, rules,

and procedures designed to allow for optimal learning
Thematic Unit

Designed a three-week, cross-curricular unit addressing homelessness

historically and in present day
Assessment

Created formative and summative assessments including the use of

personal communication and student voice to evaluate understanding