ALEXANDRIA G.

BURZLAFF
(978) 284-9450 | aburzlaff3@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Boston College – Lynch School of Education and Human Development Chestnut Hill, MA
M.ED in Curriculum & Instruction Expected Graduation August 2023
● Certificate in Special Education Practices
Boston College – Lynch School of Education and Human Development Chestnut Hill, MA
B.A. in Elementary Education and Applied Psychology & Human Development May 2022
● Graduated summa cum laude
● Recipient of the Patricia M. Coyle Award
● Dean’s List First Honors (Fall 2018 – Spring 2022) | Cumulative GPA: 3.907

CERTIFICATION
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) License #56633489
Educator Initial License, Grades 1-6 Issued 2023, Valid through 2028
● Includes Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Learning Project Boston, MA
Teaching Fellow August 2022 - June 2023
● Collaborated with Head Teacher on lesson planning and execution for a class of eighteen students
● Attended weekly staff meetings and monthly professional development trainings
● Supported students with homework and ensures their safety during after-school care

Boston College - Teaching Advising and Mentoring Grant Chestnut Hill, MA

Graduate Research Assistant November 2022 - May 2023
● Met with other grant personnel once a week to organize data and discuss findings
● Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of surveys, course evaluations, and course syllabi
● Created recommendations to improve undergraduate and graduate education seminars

Brookline Public Schools Brookline, MA

Substitute Teacher January 2022 - May 2022
● Executed lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines and school curriculum
● Upheld an orderly classroom environment to foster a safe and productive learning experience
● Fostered positive relationships with staff and students

DK English School Virtual

Teacher September 2021 - December 2021
● Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss strategies for effective English instruction
● Developed engaging lesson plans related to autobiography and procedural writing
● Co-taught a weekly class of second graders to write independently

Forest Foundation Lawrence, MA

Common Good Grant Recipient June 2021 - August 2021
● Served as an administrative intern at The Community Group summer preschool program
● Created schedules, weekly newsletters, and a parent resource packet in both Spanish and English
● Demonstrated flexibility by filling in as a lead teacher for a classroom of ten students
 ALEXANDRIA G. BURZLAFF
(978) 284-9450 | aburzlaff3@gmail.com

North Andover Youth & Recreation Services North Andover, MA

Camp Counselor Summer 2016 - Summer 2020

Boston College Children’s Center Chestnut Hill, MA

Classroom Assistant October 2019 - March 2020

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Fourth Grade Full Practicum Student Teacher
Baker K-8 School: Brookline, MA September 2021 - December 2021
● Collaborated with the fourth grade professional team to plan and implement meaningful lessons
that met Massachusetts curriculum frameworks
● Differentiated class work, homework, and instruction for students on IEPs
● Conducted weekly research on the effectiveness of online multiplication games with four students
● Attended parent teacher conferences to build a strong partnership with families

Fifth Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher (Virtual)

Brookline Remote Academy: Brookline, MA January 2021 - May 2021
● Used virtual manipulatives to teach lessons on decimals, fractions, and the place value system
● Created a reading unit centered around interpreting multicultural adaptations of Cinderella

Third Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher (SEI Classroom, Virtual)

Woodland Elementary School: Milford, MA September 2020 - December 2020
● Led students on a “Virtual Field Trip” that explored animal behavior and habitat
● Taught a full class ELA lesson that challenged students to make connections between following a
recipe and retelling a story
First Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher (SEI Classroom)
Edison K-8 School: Boston, MA September 2019 - December 2019
● Learned techniques for classroom management to maximize student success
● Read weekly to an English Language Learner to increase vocabulary and build cross-cultural
connections through literature

SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Boston, MA
Volunteer Case Reviewer December 2020- May 2022
● Participated monthly on panels to determine if a child’s placement was safe and necessary
● Collaborated with DCF employees to establish goals for permanency
● Supported children and families by providing an unbiased perspective

Dance Organization of Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA

Events and Publicity Manager & Choreographer September 2018 – May 2022
● Created original graphics to increase engagement across all social media platforms
● Performed in 3-5 events throughout the school year with audiences of up to 3000 guests
● Dedicated 8-10 hours a week to choreographing and rehearsing routines