Christopher Burgess

Experience

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  Hazelwood School District

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Head Supervisor of extended day learning program

  Taught extended day classes to struggling students. Kept data on all students and teachers progress in the program.Met weekly with teacher to review progress and make recommendations to insure student success.Met monthly with building and district administration to review implentation of program and make suggestions for improvement of program.

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  Hazelwood Schools

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2008

  Elementary Teacher

  Weekly lesson planning, meeting with building and district level administrators, headed several commitees for both district and building. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all my students. Chairperson for building data and assessment committee which helped in analyzing building data to improve student acheviement and building goal for school improvement.

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  Hazelwoodschool district

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  6th Grade Math Teacher

  Work details included planning for subject area and for Academic Excellence in Math classes. I was also Chairperson for the Middle School Problem Solving Committee which included formulation expectations, guidelines and creating the process for how building level issues would be handled. I also served as the grade level PBIS leader.

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  Hazelwood School District

  Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Duties include weekly meetings with each grade level Communications Skills Department teacher and Team Leaders. Meet with low-level readers on a daily basis on all grade levels and record keeping of reading improvement for my students on my caseload. I kept track and report monthly to building principal of progress and planning for my students and keep data on progress for the district accountability report for building Title I. Building manager of two district required reading assessments. Planning and creating schedule for implementation of these assessments. Show less

  • Middle School Teacher

    Jan 2008 - May 2011

  • Reading Specialist

    Jan 2009 - May 2010
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  Kirkwood School District

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  K-8 Instructional Facilitator

  Duties include weekly administrator meetings, K-12, and facilitating book discussions or literature discussions on topics related to district goals or needs. Monthly planning and meeting with district Math and Literature Specialists to create and continue with district vision and goals as well as understanding and creating needs for them. Coaching and collaborating with individual teachers with classroom management or unit and curriculum understanding and use. Serve on several district committees as liaison. Facilitate district Professional Development, Understanding by Design and creating common assessment for all teachers K-8 and facilitate new teacher workshops for all teachers K-12. Show less

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  Francis Howell School District

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Literacy Coach

  Work with teachers to improve instruction in reading and literacy. Develop professional development around building and district needs in literacy and Common Core Standards. Disseminate data for improve instruction and meet building and student needs to increase proficiency in reading and literature. LETRS trained in phonics instruction for elementary grades.Create and deliver professional development for teacher across the district around their literacy needs. Work with district level staff to use data to create new learning opportunities. Show less

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  Developmental Studies Center

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2013

  National consultant

  Deliver professional development to teachers to understand and utilize DSC programs and products.Observe and Coach teachers in the classroom on how to create lessons and better understand how to use the materials to improve reading and writing instruction.Deliver online workshops and webinars for professionals across the nation to reinforce knowledge of DSC curricula and answer questions about utilizing DSC products in their classroom or building.

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  Lindenwood University

  May 2013 - Jul 2014

  Adjunct Professor - Education Department

  I currently teach both pre-service and graduate students in Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum. I plan and conduct classes/ lessons for students as well as monitor grades and progress in the class. I created the syllabus and make sure that my undergrad students are on track for graduation.

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  Curriculum Associates

  Mar 2014 - now

  Work with various leadership and educators across the U.S. to support their Literacy Implementation and provide thought leadership for best practices on how to support student growth K-12. • Supported regional and national learning with the organization’s literacy programs• Aligning regional team and practices to Curriculum Associates’ stance and approach to literacy in CA products and professional development content• Collaborated and strategized with the IST (Implementation Service Team) for critical sessions and partnerships related to the support of student success with literacy. Modeling effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders• Provided PDCs (Professional Development Consultants) with a clear understanding of the current and specific state of literacy topics in the regions they serve and advised them on how this informs their sessions and partnerships• Contributing to the design, planning, and implementation of the national literacy strategy• Previewing and reviewing literacy content and keeping regional teams up to date on current company-wide content and approach within all CA products• Sharing regional information, strategies, and insight gathered from the field with the national team• Contributing to monthly meetings with other RLCs, L&D, and Ed Success• Created content to support the Region on new Science of Reading initiatives and training Show less • Support large district-wide implementations and adoptions of various programs and the i-Ready online diagnostic and instruction program• Facilitate, adapt, and deliver professional development to various audiences, including teachers, coaches, and leaders, on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning• Provide on-site targeted support to teachers, coaches, and leaders – this may range from providing lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, to working with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges• Serve as Lead Trainer for large or strategic accounts, including managing the workflow of multiple trainers• Continue to serve as a strong contributor within internal teams, such as Sales, Account Management, PD Operations, Content Development, etc., to identify barriers to implementation, propose solutions internally and externally, and escalate when needed• Built and maintained strong and influential relationships with district leader and site leaders• Assisted in developing, reviewing and revising annual professional development plans and schedules, removing barriers to implementation, and keeping abreast of progress• Onboard, coach, and mentor other team members successfully as well as conduct formal observations of part-time staff upon request• Lead and facilitate internal training and development efforts for the team Show less

  • Associate Manager of Professional Development

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Lead Professional Development Specialist

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Regional Literacy Consultant

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Professional Development Specialist

    Mar 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Professional Development Specialist

    Mar 2014 - Apr 2023
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  Design Thinking at Missouri State University

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Advisory Board Member

  Solving complex problems often involves a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively, combining both creative and analytical approaches. Design Thinking employs a set of methods and corresponding mindsets, promoting a human-centered approach to innovation.