Jennifer Burris

Experience

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  Foothill Christian School

  Sept 2008 - May 2016

  Middle School Science Teacher

  -Department head/Instructor for Middle School Science (grades 6th, 7th, and 8th)-Curriculum Development and Implementation for Middle School-Trained Elementary Teachers on Implementing Online Curriculum -Knowledgeable regarding content and best teaching strategies,including technology for Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences-Aided a 1:1 iPad technology integration-Trained and Mentored Teachers in STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) -Organized and Lead 3 student missions teams to the Dominican Republic and 3 trips to the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona-Administrated Weekly student-lead chapel services-Participated in school wide committee meetings-Coordinated yearly outdoor education camps for 50+ students. -Trained and implemented Renweb online grading and communication software -Conducted yearly parent-teacher conferences-Weekly communication with parents-Trained and Mentored Teachers and Administrative Staff regarding Worldview on Curriculum -Trained in Common Core Theory and best practices-Knowledgeable concerning the Next Generation Science Standards and it's impact on curriculum, and science education-Administrated including communication, Implemented, and Evaluated Yearly Middle School Science Fair, including developing requirements, and grading rubrics-Volunteered with School Fine Arts and Sports Programs Show less

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  KIPP St. Louis

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2023

  5th Grade Science Teacher focusing on General Science through NGSS based instruction. Primary curriculum lead for all regional fifth grade science through unit planning, lesson internalization, and assessment writing. Coached sixth-eighth grade science with weekly observations, data meetings, with curriculum feedback. Planned bi-weekly content team meetings to analyze student work and build error analysis tools. Worked with curriculum partners to plan and implement virtual professional development for regional middle school science teachers. Partnered with St. Louis Teacher Residency and mentored a student teacher for the 2020-2022 school years. Show less

  • 5th Grade Science Teacher and Science Instructional Coach at KIPP St. Louis

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  • 5th Grade Science Teacher and Grade Level Chair

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2023
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  RESTORED FOR MORE

  Sept 2022 - now

  Director

  Restored For more is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We exist to help youth from at-risk communities break the cycle of poverty, crime, and addiction by inspiring them with vision, empowering them with skills, and supporting them on their path to success in the the St. Louis metro area and beyond.

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  EXPANSION CHURCH

  Jan 2023 - now

  Campus Pastor

  I serve as the Campus Pastor for our South City Campus. We are a diverse family of churches serving St. Louis. Our mission is to exist to help you follow Jesus and fulfill your purpose. Our vision is to multiply disciples & churches