Robert Burgard

raburgard@gmail.com (717) 395-8934 317 Sanderson Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Objective
To obtain a 7-12 grade English teaching position in a school where I will bring a unique perspective to the realm of education that focuses on new forms of media, and create a compelling curriculum that stirs students to explore themselves through the lens of literature so that they can formulate a powerful sense of self-worth.

Education
2010-Present The Pennsylvania State University Graduated with Honors with a B.S. Major: Secondary English Education GPA: 3.74 PA Instructional I Certificate June 2014 3 credits from La Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Madrid, Spain Passed Praxis in English and Spanish University Park, PA May 2014 Minor: Spanish Deans List 7 semesters

Summer 2010

Professional Semester/Pre-Service Linked

Fall 2013/Spring 2014 Altoona Area Senior High School Altoona, PA Planned, taught, and assessed all three preparations using differentiation as needed Academic 10th Grade English o Units taught: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Comparison and Contrast Essay; Where is Here by Joyce Carol Oates; The Crucible by Arthur Miller; Spreading the News by Lady Gregory; Araby and Eveline by James Joyce; Hero Research Paper; The Fault in Our Stars by John Green; Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson; comma and semicolon usage; noun, adjectival and adverbial clauses th 10 Grade English o 10th Grade English was part of the Clip initiative at Altoona where English and History teachers work together to create a cross-curricular classroom that incorporates both subjects into lessons. o Where is Here, by Joyce Carol Oates; Hero Research Paper; The Fault in Our Stars by John Green; Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson; The Miracle Worker by William Gibson Mythology o Mythology is a level 3 elective, which means that it has the same rigor as an AP course. o Etiological myths; love myths; The Iliad by Homer; The Aeneid by Virgil; Mythology by Edith Hamilton; Norse Mythology; Modern Mythology project; Roman and Pompeiian Cultures project o Use Prezi and Power Point to create presentations at high quality utilizing both video and image resources within group presentations. Spring Musical o Assisted in directing their spring musical, Anything Goes.

Related Experience
2012-2013: Executive member of the Three Broomsticks club where I lead a group of 30 students in various activities as well as organized events and coordinated with professionals across various fields. 2012-2013: Co-chair of the Three Broomsticks Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon where I lead students in fundraising efforts furthering pediatric cancer research.

2012-2013: Treasurer of Club Quidditch where I worked with various organizations to sponsor campuswide events and raise funds 2012-2013: Fundraising Chair of The Glee Club Oriana Singers For the Kids Organization for the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon where I planned events and scheduled trips for our group to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Summer 2011 and 2013: Led students from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High Spanish classes across Spain as a chaperone and co-teacher as we helped them develop their knowledge of the Spanish language and countryside. Messiah College, Summer 2011: Worked as customer service assistant where I handled customer relations during a variety of conferences, and prepared food to serve for both students and conference attenders.

Employment

Strengths and other Skills

Interested in new forms of media that relate to the lives of students Extensive and varied literary background ranging from British, to Irish, and Hispanic literatures Spoken and written competency in two languages, English and Spanish Sociable, and highly qualified leader Skilled with computer technology Able to use Google Docs in classroom setting Musical background with 15 years of piano skills, and 10 of vocal training Well versed in drama and other performance arts

References available upon request