Christopher T.

Burke

1575 Wingate Dr., Dubuque, IA, 52002

563-581-0650
cburke@dbqschools.org

Certification

State of Iowa Standard License

K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
K-8 Mathematics
Coaching Authorization
PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor, July 2015

Education

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Masters of Arts in Administration, July 2015
PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor
Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts Degree, December 2005
Elementary Education with Middle School Mathematics (K-8)

Teaching
Experience

8th Grade Mathematics (Honors Algebra & Pre-Algebra)

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque, Iowa
Fall 2007 Present
8th Grade Special Education Life Skills (Long-term Substitute)
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque, Iowa
Spring 2007
6th Grade Special Education (Long-term Substitute)
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Dubuque, Iowa
Fall 2006

Leadership
Experience

Curriculum
Integration and
Professional
Development

Served as a core member on the secondary Math Curriculum Study team, Fall 2014 Present
Planning and coordinating the school-wide roll out of AIW for the 2015-2016 school year, Fall
2014 - Present
Learning Management System Pilot Group, Spring 2014 Spring 2015
Hosted and mentored student teacher from Loras College, Spring 2014
Member of ERMS Teacher Leadership Compensation interview team, Spring 2014
Learning Continuum for the Iowa Core Mathematics Standards, Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Collaborated with ERMS Principal in drafting CSIP 2013-2014 school year, Fall 2013
Attended the Association for Middle Level Education Conference in Minneapolis, MN, Fall 2013
Led and planned problem solving and character building 8 th grade field trip to Four Mounds,
Summer 2013 Fall 2013
Redesigned district-wide Pre-Algebra pre-test aligning to the Iowa Core Standards for
Mathematics, Summer 2013
Planned and led book study for A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades, Fall 2012
Planned and implemented district and school professional development on the Iowa Core Standards
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Math Content Leader, Fall 2014 Present

Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) Initiative Leader, Fall 2014 Present
Learning Environment Project Teacher Leadership Team, Spring 2014 Present
Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant Core Committee, Fall 2013 Winter 2014
AIW Anchor, Fall 2013 Present
8-1 House Chair, Fall 2009 Spring 2014
2014-2015 Open House Planning Team, Fall 2013 Fall 2014
Technology Committee, Fall 2007 Spring 2014
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Committee, Spring 2010, Spring 2011
MAP Test Scheduling Committee, Fall 2012
Professional Mentor, Fall 2011 Spring 2012
Assessment for Learning Symposium Team (District-wide), Fall 2009 Spring 2011

Christopher T. Burke

1575 Wingate Dr., Dubuque, IA, 52002

563-581-0650
cburke@dbqschools.org

for Mathematics, Fall 2012 Spring 2013, Fall 2010 Spring 2011
Assisted school IT personnel with set up and staff instruction on new technology (laptop hardware
and software), Fall 2011
Developed and facilitated workshops on the integration of instructional technology in the
classroom, Fall 2010 Present
Organized and led school-wide professional development on formative assessment practices, Fall
2009 Spring 2011
Collaborated with Clarke University, University of Dubuque, and Loras College faculty and
students regarding mathematics instruction, Fall 2009 Spring 2013
Planned and implemented district-wide adoption of the Connected Mathematics Project 2
curriculum, Fall 2007 Spring 2008
Professional
Memberships

Association for Middle Level Education

Dubuque Education Association
National Education Association

Coaching
Experience

Cross Country: 7th and 8th Boys and Girls, Fall 2009 Present
Track: 7th and 8th Girls, Spring 2009 Present
Football: 7th Grade Boys, Fall 2007 2008

Continued
Education

Communities of Exemplary Practice A Math/Science Integration Initiative

Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
Summer 2012 Present
Teachers Circle Mathematics Workshop Analysis and Integration of the Iowa Core
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
Summer 2011
Loras College Mathematics Lesson Study Japanese-style Lesson Study
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
Summer 2008 Spring 2011

Technology

Community
Involvement

Fluent in Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and SMART technology.

SMART and Mobi Slate integration within instruction.
Experience with internet web tools for flipping instruction.
Integration of document cameras, iPads, graphing calculators, and classroom labs.
Development and administration of House 8-1wiki for communication of assignments and course
information for parents and students.
Installed IPEVO document cameras and instructed colleagues on implementation practices.
Served as a volunteer with Special Olympics Basketball, Eldridge, Iowa, February 2013, February
2011, February 2010
Sacraments of Initiation Sponsor, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Dubuque, Iowa, Winter 2012
Spring 2013
Volunteer at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Octoberfest, Dubuque, Iowa, October 2006 October
2014
Served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross, Hawkeye Chapter, Dubuque, Iowa, Summer
2007
Served as a volunteer with Hills and Dales, Dubuque, Iowa, Winter 2007
Served as a volunteer with Heartland Hospice, Dubuque, Iowa, Winter 2006

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