NAME:
Mrs. Burd
SCHOOL:
Wilson Area High School
CLASS:
College Preparatory Biology and Applied Biology
SCHOOL PHONE:
484-373-6050
CONTACT INFO:
Mrs. Jennifer A. Burd
Wilson Area High School
424 Warrior Lane
Easton, Pennsylvania 18042-4680
http://www.wilsonareasd.org
PHONE: (484) 373-6050
FAX: (610) 258-8831
E-MAIL: tjburd1219@hotmail.com OR jburd@wilsonareasd.org
COURSE SCHEDULE:
PERIOD COURSE
1 Academic Biology (101)
2 Applied Biology (101)
3 Academic Biology (101)
4 Prep (M); Tutoring Lab (T-F)
5 Academic Biology (101)
6 Prep
7 Study Hall
8 Applied Biology (105)
Jennifer A. Burd
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EDUCATION
MORAVIAN COLLEGE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
September 2004 – May 2007
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
-4.0 Grade Point Average
-Received Master of Education Thesis Award
-Presented Master’s Thesis at 29th Annual Ethnography in Education Research
Forum at The University of Pennsylvania
-Vice-President of the Master of Education Alumni Advisory
Council
MORAVIAN COLLEGE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
September 1995 - May 1999
Bachelor of Science – Biology / English
-Pennsylvania and New Jersey Secondary Certification in English
-Pennsylvania Secondary Certification in Biology
-Interdepartmental major in Scientific Writing (Biology and English)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WILSON AREA HIGH SCHOOL, Easton, Pennsylvania
September 2007 – Present
Instructor of Biology
-Instructing ninth grade college preparatory and applied biology
-Instructed eleventh and twelfth grade Advanced Placement biology
-Instructed twelfth grade college preparatory environmental science
-Practice a constructivist philosophy through lessons which involve high
order thinking
-Utilize cooperative learning to enhance understanding of biological concepts
and phenomena
WILSON AREA HIGH SCHOOL, Easton, Pennsylvania
September 2005 – June 2007
Instructor of English
-Instructed twelfth grade college preparatory World Literature classes
-Instructed eleventh grade honors, college preparatory, and basic British
Literature classes
-Strengthened students’ understanding and appreciation of diversity through
literature
-Enhanced written and oral communication skills through essays, projects, and
class discussion
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL, Highland Park, New Jersey
January 2001 – June 2005
Instructor of English
-Instructed World Literature and honors American Literature classes
-Instructed ninth grade inclusion English class and eighth grade GEPA review
classes
-Published biography in Who’s Who among America’s Teachers
WILSON AREA HIGH SCHOOL, Easton, Pennsylvania
October 2000 - December 2000
Student Teaching
NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
September 2000 - October 2000
Student Teaching
FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 2000 - April 2000
Independent Study
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES (Wilson Area High School)
-Arranged and advised a trip to the Bodies Exhibit for Advanced Biology
students (2010)
-Prepared a comedy social fundraiser through SADD in conjunction with
Recovery Revolution (2010)
-Arranged and advised a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo for Environmental
Science students (2008, 2009, 2010)
-Organized a pre-prom assembly through the SADD organization (2010)
-Arranged an educational tour to England, Ireland, and Wales (2009-2010)
-Mentored a new teacher (2009,2010)
-Prepared and presented at multiple teacher in-service functions and
technology camp (2007, 2008, 2009)
-Selected Walmart Teacher of the Year at the high school level (2008)
-Selected as a semifinalist of 900 applicants by the Toyota International
Teachers’ Program to travel to the Galapagos Islands for a study program
(2008)
-Advised the newly formed Environmental Club (2007, 2008)
-Served as a member on the discipline review committee (2007, 2008)
-Arranged and advised an educational tour to England and Scotland (2007,2008)
-Organized and implemented a mock car crash and mock memorial service (2006,
2008)
-Organized an all night after-prom party (2007, 2009)
-Served as a member on the block scheduling committee (2006-2007)
-Advised Students Against Destructive Decisions (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010)
-Selected Teacher of the Year at the high school level (2005-2006)
-Nominated by students for Who’s Who among America’s Teachers (2006, 2007)
-Arranged and advised a Junior/Senior educational tour to England and France
(2006)
-Hosted first annual Last Guitarist Standing contest (2006)
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES (Highland Park High School)
-Nominated for the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 Governor’s Teacher of the Year
Award
-Nominated for the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 State Teacher of the Year Award
-Nominated by an honors student for the Who’s Who among American Teachers
Award
-Co-advised the Class of 2006 (2004-2005)
-Taught ninth through twelfth grade summer school English (2001-2005)
-Mentored a new teacher (2004-2005)
-Mentored a student in the W.I.S.E. program on a dance and design project
(2004-2005)
-Co-Facilitated the Wise Individual Senior Experience Program (2004-2005)
-Wrote curriculum for English courses in summer sessions (2002, 2003, 2004)
-Mentored a student in the W.I.S.E. program on a Vegan lifestyles project
(2004)
-Co-advised Class of 2004 at Highland Park High School (2004)
-Originated and advised Highland Park Dance Team (volunteer, 2003-2004)
-Represented the high school on the Professional Relations Committee (2003-
2004)
-Co-advised Class of 2003 at Highland Park High School (2001, 2002, 2003)
-Co-presented at National Staff Development Council Conference in Boston
(2002)
-Advised Dead Center literary magazine (2001-2002)