Leah Burmeister

315 Judd Rd Milan, Mi 48160 | (734) 717-0274 | https://leahburmeister.weebly.com/

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Arts in Education, The University of Michigan Expected May 2020

Education of Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor, MI February 2020 - Present

Student teacher Ann Arbor, MI
● Created and delivered culturally responsive integrated Spanish curriculum to three
groups of 22-30 8th graders in Spanish 1 classes in an urban school setting.
● Adjusted and improved instruction based on student data and feedback from
administrators and colleagues
● Created classroom systems to support efficient team-teaching practices and daily
student routines
● Co-taught on a team of two teachers, utilizing small group instruction and one-to-
one support for students
● Created and adjusted flexible, rigorous curriculum to best serve students with
diverse needs
● Collected and evaluated student data to monitor academic progress and provide
targeted interventions
● Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing firm, supportive and
consistent classroom management and discipline. Modeled appropriate behaviors and
created behavior plans to maintain desired behaviors.
● Participated in IEP meetings, decision making, and documentation of programming for
students with special needs

South Lyon Centennial Middle School Fall Semester 2019

Student teacher South Lyon, MI

● Differentiated Common Core instruction to meet the needs of students with learning
disabilities, emotional disturbances, and attention deficits
● Successfully instructed students from a diverse racial and socioeconomic population
by creating a classroom culture that promoted inclusion and collaboration
● Achieved high levels of student growth by establishing strong rapport with students
and creating dynamic and interactive lessons to promote student engagement
● Handled behavioral and educational concerns by working collaboratively with
teachers and parents
● Collected and evaluated student data to monitor academic progress and provide
targeted interventions

Practice Makes Perfect Summer 2019

Teaching Fellow New York, NY.
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● Designed innovative and engaging summer learning opportunities to engage young

learners in a five-week academic enrichment program
● Designed learning goals and objectives, planned units and lessons, differentiated and
implemented instruction, developed instructional materials and assessments
● Worked with fellow summer school staff to create a positive school environment.
● Lead and managed classroom of 18 elementary school students
● Communicated expectations for behavior and quality of work with both students and
parents
● Generated and implemented specialized instruction, accommodations and learning
strategies for students in order to meet academic and social/emotional goals.
● Communicated with both students and their parents in Spanish to translate
classroom content and meaningful information.
● Raised class test average by 34% in five weeks of instruction.

City of Faith Christian School Summer 2019

Teaching Volunteer Bronx, NY.
● First through fifth grade Spanish Teacher in classroom of 25 students
● Design curriculum that utilizes differentiated instructional techniques to address
the needs of all learners
● Design formal, informal, summative and formative assessments to evaluate student
level of mastery
● Leading the classroom through activities and games which were to increase student
knowledge of the content and excitement for learning it.
● Working with students in small group instruction to aid in their learning and support
individual needs.
● Afterschool work with students
● Implement culturally responsive lessons which centered around helping students to
appreciate other cultures.

Logan Elementary Fall and Winter Semester 2019

Language Teaching Assistant, Ann Arbor Languages Partnership Ann Arbor, MI.
● Lead teacher in a fourth-grade language classroom of 27 students from a wide range
of backgrounds for some of whom Spanish was their third language and they came
from wealthy doctors homes for others this was their second language and they
lived with their grandparents.
● Designed engaging and student-centered lessons that pushed students to grow in their
language abilities.
● Organized activities for the students to engage in with aspects of different Spanish
speaking countries, cultures and traditions.
● Lead students through games and activities which worked to foster a love of learning
in them.

Starbucks September 2015-Current

Barista Ann Arbor, MI
● Provide clients with the beverages they purchase in a timely manner.
● Work with my co-workers as a team to achieve the best outcome for the clients.
● Assume the best in each client regardless of how the situation appears.
● Ensure customer satisfaction.

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SKILLS

● Project management, event organization, and collaboration.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

● Reading, outdoor activities, and volunteering at my local church.

REFERENCES

Bishop Courton A. Reid University of Michigan

Principal and Bishop 610 E. University Str.
City of Faith Christian School Ann Arbor, MI
3453 White Plains Road Phone: (248)685-7593
Bronx, NY Email: anncrow@umich.edu
Phone: (917)337-4065
Email: cityfaithbishop@yahoo.com Maria Coolican
Department Head and Advisor
Ann Crowley University of Michigan
Field Instructor 610 E. University Str.
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Ann Arbor, MI Field Instructor
Phone: (734)417-6806 University of Michigan
Email: Mariajc@umich.edu 610 E. University Str.
Ann Arbor, MI
Jon Cadwallader Phone: (734)358-3326
Mentor Teacher Email: bcornish@umich.edu
South Lyon Centennial Middle
School Kristin Wilkes
62500 9 Mile Rd Store Manager
South Lyon, MI 48178 Starbucks
Phone: (248)935-2900 300 S. Main Street
Email: CADWALLADERJ@slcs.us Ann Arbor, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 222-9046
Barbara Cornish Email: S08793@retail.starbucks.com

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