Emily Sarah Burkett

MDE Certification: Secondary Mathematics (EX), Chemistry (DC)

30235 Pleasant Trail, Southfield, MI 48076 - (248) 212-9077 - baker.emily2@gmail.com

Education and Certification

Madonna University January 2014

Masters plus 30 credits
Curriculum and Instruction Mathematics and Sciences

Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan (2008)

Master of Education in Science Education (GPA: 3.85)
Thesis:
The effects of the inquiry based learning on student achievement and attitudes toward mathematics

Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan (2006)

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (GPA: 3.85)
Cum Laude
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan (2006)
Bachelor of Arts in Education and Minor in Mathematics (GPA: 3.68)
Certification in Chemistry (DC) and Mathematics (EX)
Cum Laude in Education

Berkley High School Berkley, Michigan (2002)

Magna Cum Laude
Advanced Placement English, math, chemistry, government, physics
Graduated June 2002 with Honors

Teaching Experience
Oak Park School District Oak Park, Michigan
ASSOCIATE FACULTY 2015-Present
9th Grade Mathematics Instructor
Data Team Leader
Department Chair
Building Leadership Team
District Leadership Team
Formative Assessment Professional Development Leader
District DnA Illuminate Site Administrator and Data Specialist

University of Phoenix Detroit Campuses, Michigan

ASSOCIATE FACULTY 2010-Present
Instructor of Undergraduate Mathematics Courses
Instructor of Undergraduate Science Courses
Participate in University level professional development
Focus on developing and facilitating lessons to increase academic rigor

Hazel Park High School Hazel Park, Michigan

TEACHER 2010-2015
Instructor of Algebra, Pre Calculus and Chemistry
Member of the Hazel Park School District Mathematics and Science Leadership Teams
District Representative at Oakland Schools for Pilot and Review Common Core State Standards
Team and Next Generation Science Standards Committee
Curriculum Representative as a Department Chair
Integral part of school improvement team, analyzing data to increase district scores
Planned and design ACT preparation lessons for Mathematics and Sciences
Attended Algebra for All Pilot and Review programs seminar through Oakland Schools
Trained in Vernier Laboratory Equipment and other laboratory technologies.
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Emily Sarah Burkett
MDE Certification: Secondary Mathematics (EX), Chemistry (DC)
30235 Pleasant Trail, Southfield, MI 48076 - (248) 212-9077 - baker.emily2@gmail.com

Utilized FASTT, Study Island Math programs

Designed pre and post assessments to track student achievement
Used Promethean Boards, SMART boards, iPad applications, TI-Inspire Graphing Calculators, TI-
84 + Calculators, LoggerPro and Podcasts for student success and learning
Senior Class advisor
Attended and presented at MSTA and ChemEd conferences
Tri-County Adult Education Center Southfield, Michigan
TEACHER 2009-2012
Instructor of NovaNet and E2020 Curriculum
Differentiate Instruction for struggling students in multiple courses

Norup International School and Berkley High School Oak Park, Michigan
TEACHER 2006-2010
Instructor of mathematics at both High School and Middle School levels
Algebra I and Algebra II, Pre Algebra and Course 3, McDougall Littell course series
Attended Algebra for All Series through Oakland Schools
Attended Developing Effective Algebra Support seminar through Oakland Schools
Mathematics Competition coordinator and coach
Developed International Baccalaureate Algebra curricula based on IB World Standards
Designed mathematics units to allow students to become global thinkers
Provided students the opportunity for differentiated instruction and effective Algebra support
Attended training for Middle Years Programme, Level 1 and 2
Instructor of High School Chemistry
Instructor of Geometry and Functions Statistics and Trigonometry
Mathematics Instructor in pilot program: Success Academy
Freshman academic failure students
Utilized many affective activities
Instructed using differentiation techniques with mathematical manipulatives
Provided students with necessary study skills to become successful for the rest of their educational
career

Achievements and Awards

Presentor at ChemEd and MSTA Science Conferences
Deans List Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
David Mackenzie Honor Society - Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Nominated for the Howard Donnelly Award for Most Outstanding Graduating Senior at Wayne
State University

Professional Affiliations in Education

Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics (DACTM)
Active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
Member of Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA)
Member of Michigan Science Teacher Association (MSTA)
Member of Southeastern Michigan Chemistry Teachers Organization (SEMCTO)

References
Personal and Professional References Available Upon Request