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CAMERON M.

BURSON
6715 W Lakeridge Rd
New Market, MD 21774
Home: 314.775.9395 cameron_burson@hotmail.com

SUMMARY

Highly adaptable, licensed teacher with a Bachelors degree in Modern Languages, and a
Masters degree in Fine Arts-Creative Writing with editing, writing, and teaching experience, as
well as a former member of the United States Air National Guard.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Developed English lesson plans in line with the national curriculum to meet education
standards.
Helped students understand, speak, read and write in English.
Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all Key
Stages. Utilized learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons.
Designed and implemented writing improvement programs during tenure at The Tutoring
Center that improved grade level comprehension of several students ranging from one to
three grade levels
Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students.
Classroom management: Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework
assignments, and handouts. Prepared course work, planned class sessions: Selected/integrated
appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction Organized/delivered classroom
lectures to students. Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils.
Evaluated the students class work and assignments: Graded tests, essays, reports and other
assignments Regularly provided students with feedback in line with the faculty assessment
systems.
Reviewed and graded publishable material for strength of prose, authenticity of voice,
uniqueness of style, and technical skill as Contributing Editor of Natural Bridge Magazine
and Fiction Editor of The Cow Creek Review

WORK HISTORY
Pittsburg High School (USD 250) 08/2017-12/2017
Student Teacher
Developed English lesson plans in line with the national curriculum to meet education
standards.
Helped students understand, speak, read and write in English.
Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all Key
Stages. Utilized learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons.
Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students.
Classroom management: Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework
assignments, and handouts. Prepared course work, planned class sessions: Selected/integrated
appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction Organized/delivered classroom
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lectures to students. Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils.
Evaluated the students class work and assignments: Graded tests, essays, reports and other
assignments Regularly provided students with feedback in line with the faculty assessment
systems.

The Writing Center 08/2016-05/2017


Consultant
Consulted with undergraduate and graduate level students regarding the satisfaction of
various writing requirements across an academic spectrum
Studied and implemented a series of formatting models, ESL syntactical aids, and
proofreading guides

The Tutoring Center 11/2015-06/2016


Tutor
Designed and implemented writing improvement programs during tenure at The Tutoring
Center that improved grade level comprehension of several students ranging from one to
three grade levels
Tutored various ages and education levels to maximize learning proficiency and bridge skill
gaps

Derby Public Schools (USD 260) 10/2015-05/2016


Substitute Teacher

Oversaw completion of required curriculum as outlined by the instructor


Developed professional relationships with other staff members
Supervised student activities

United States Air National Guard 08/2008-08/2014


Senior Airman
Led graduating class at Technical School through substitute instruction and on/off duty
supervision
Participated in military operations during Operation Odyssey Dawn
Orchestrated and monitored military operations
Issued instructions to ensure safe operational procedure while achieving required objectives
Responsible for teaching and guiding military personnel of a lower rank

STAR Guards 05/2005-08/2011


Lifeguard
Responsible for the well-being and care of children of various ages
Oversaw the maintenance practices required to make the aquatic center run effectively
Participated and placed in competitive lifeguard games that determined skill and efficiency
regarding the various crises that may be encountered at an aquatic center.
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EDUCATION

MFA, Creative Writing, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, May 2015
BA, World Languages, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, May 2013

AWARDS AND TRAINING

Contributing Editor of Natural Bridge Magazine


Fiction Editor of The Cow Creek Review
Graduate Fiction Award
Graduate Poetry Award
Published in LitMag for prose and poetry and in the Atlantic Quarterly for prose
Graduated with Honors from Basic Training
Received award and public recognition from Base Commander for achievements during
NORE inspection
Formerly CPR/NASM certified

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