Masters of Teaching in Secondary Social Studies Education (GPA: 3.8)

Bradley D. Burzumato

38 East Range, Charlottesville, VA22901• • 912-856-3794

EDUCATION

Masters of Teaching in Secondary Social Studies Education (GPA: 3.8)

CurrySchool of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. – Anticipated Graduation December 2014

Bachelors of Arts Degrees in History and Philosophy (overall GPA: 3.4; major GPA: 3.7)

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. – Graduated May 2013

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

STUDENT TEACHER - AlbemarleHigh School, Charlottesville, VAAugust 2014-Present

• Taught eighty-five AP World History students and seventeen History Through Film students from various backgrounds, including English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities.
• Developed unit and lesson plans individually and employed methods such as PowerPoint lectures, guided practice, direct instruction, Socratic seminars, simulations and creative projects.
• Differentiated instruction by establishing lesson objectives, utilizing extensive formative and summative assessments, providing students with various opportunities to learn and interact with the content outlined by the College Board (APWH), or by my clinical instructor, Salvatore Giordano (HTF).

COACH - AlbemarleHigh School, Charlottesville, VAAugust 2014-November 2014

• Served as an assistant football coach for the Freshman Team and a game-day assistant for the Varsity team, while student teaching at AlbemarleHigh School.

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - Upward Bound, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA May 2014 - Present

• Taught economically disadvantaged high school students seeking to get ahead prior to the coming school year.

• Planned curriculum and lessons for three subject areas: US History, Government & Economics, and World History II. The class met daily for five weeks over the summer, then bi-monthly on Saturdays during the school year.
• Utilized a variety of instructional methods and behavior management strategies for classes of seven to thirteen students.

STUDENT TEACHER - BurleyMiddle School, Charlottesville, VASeptember 2013-April 2014

• Worked in a Social Studies classroom under the supervision of Clinical Instructor Chris Shedd, assisting in the teaching of sixth grade U.S. History to six different sections of twenty to thirty students, including one collaborative class.
• Completed more than one hundred hours of in-class observation.
• Planned and taught lessons using direct instruction, guided reading, learning centers, jigsaw discusion, and WebQuests.

TUTOR - English Department, CharlottesvilleHigh School, Charlottesville, VAJanuary 2014-April 2014

• Completed more than thirty hours of in-class observation and tutoring while working with students enrolled in English Language Learner sections of English, as a whole-class, in small groups, and one-on-one.

TUTOR - AVID Program, WesternAlbemarleHigh School, Crozet, VASeptember 2013-December 2013

• Completed more than fifteen hours of in-class observation and tutoring with students in grades nine through twelve in small groups and one-on-one settings using the AVID model, covering a wide variety of academic subjects.

CERTIFICATION TEST SCORES

• PRAXIS II: Social Studies Content Knowledge: Score: 178
• Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment: Reading Score: 264 | Writing Score: 253

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

• First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers | American Red Cross |Active and Renewed since 4/2011
• Blood-borne Pathogen Training | American Red Cross |Active and Renewed since 4/2011

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

CASHIER/KITCHEN WORKER- Take It Away Sandwich Shop, Charlottesville, Virginia

August 2014-Present

• Worked Part-Time as a Cashier and Kitchen Worker in a small sandwich shop.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT - UGA Department of University Housing, Athens, Georgia

August 2010-May 2013

• Lived and worked in the Reed Community of University Housing
• Extensively utilized communication and counseling skills in creating and maintaining a community on a co-ed hall of 50-60 residents

• Responded to various crises and violations of university housing policies in a residence hall of 300-600 undergraduate students
• Planned and implemented various social, educational, and developmental programs for residents, working both individually and co-programming with other resident assistants and the Hall Council
• Maintained academic and personal standards as set by University Housing
• Served as pro bono senior resident assistant on a team of 8-12 student-staff members, providing leadership and guidance to peer-staff members

CONFERENCE HOST - UGA Department of University Housing, Athens, Georgia

May 2012-August 2012

• Worked with a variety of summer conference groups while serving as live-in staff in Creswell Hall

• Served as a resource for the guests while working scheduled shifts at the community desk
• Maintained academic and personal standards as set by University Housing

ZIP LINE GUIDE - Massanutten Resort Canopy Tours,Massanutten, VA

April 2011-August 2011; May 2013-August 2013

• Guided groups of 6-12 people through a physical challenge and zip line course
• Ensured maximum safety of participants through the course
• Engaged in customer service and counseling while guiding participants through a physically and mentally challenging course
• Certified by the American Red Cross in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers, including Blood-borne Pathogen Training

CASHIER/CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE- Bass Pro Shops, Savannah, Georgia

October 2008-August 2010

• Worked Part-Time as a Cashier and Customer Service Associate in a major retail Store.

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

UGA Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honor Society: President

May 2012-May 2013

• Along with the Executive Board, planned and carried out monthly events that provided opportunities for undergraduate history enthusiasts to learn and develop professionally and academically.

• Worked with the Center for Student Organizations and History Department to organize events and promote the society.

National Residence Hall Honorary: Associate Director of Membership and Recruiting

August 2012-Present

• Coordinated new member recruitment and all recruitment initiatives and programs.
• Maintained current member rosters, determined the good standing status of all active NRHH members, and updated the Alumni and Honorary Membership Directory
• Organized fall and/or spring induction ceremonies.

UGAUniversity Housing: Acting Hall Director, Morris Hall

August 2012

• Oversaw the Move-In proceedings for a 150-Bed First-Year Residence Hall.
• Co-ordinated a staff of 4 Undergraduate Staff Members during Fall 2012 RA-CA Undergraduate Staff Training and Freshman Move-In.
• Handled Resident and Parent concerns, while representing University Housing during Freshman Move-In.

Leadership UGA Cohort: Fellow

September 2012-December 2012

• Participated in Bi-Monthly activities set up by the Center for Leadership and Service that encouraged personal growth and professional development
• Interacted with other on-campus leaders as well as prominent leaders in the community, while discussing and thinking critically about the social issues facing our campus and community.
• Gave a presentation on the importance of the Social Sciences in the development of a healthy community.

University Housing Professional Staff Hiring Committee: Student Panel Member

March 2012-July 2012

• Present Served on a committee of undergraduate staff members that would meet with prospective candidates for Hall Director positions in UGA University Housing.

UGA Relay for Life: Team Member/Captain

January 2010-May 2013

• Served as a team member for my Residence Hall’s Relay for Life team for the UGA Relay for Life.
• From January 2011-May 2011, served as Building 1516’s co-Captain.
• Raised money for, and participated in various events for Relay for Life

AWARDS AND HONORS

Deans List: Spring Semester 2012; Summer Semester 2012; Fall Semester 2012

Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honors Society: Member

“Motivator of the Year” Award: UGA Housing; 2010-11

“Peer Helper of the Year” Award: UGA Housing; 2011-12

“The Making a Difference” Award: UGA Housing; 2012-13

University Housing “Live It” Blog: Guest Blogger; April 2012-Present

Executive Board Member of the Month, Residence Hall Association; September 2012

Student of the Month, Residence Hall Association; December 2012

2012-13 Outstanding Senior Leader Nominee

UGA Housing Four-Year Service Award

NRHH Bronze Pin Service Award Recipient; 2012-13

RHA-NRHH Four-Year Service Pin

“Encouragement to Teach” Award Recipient UGA History Department; 2012-13

2013-14 Historic Range Community Resident; Room 5 West

2014 Range Selections Committee Member

2014-15 Historic Range Community Resident; Room 38 East