ALANA BURTON

6925 Knowlton Place #304, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | 310-302-7470 | dralanaburton@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA May, 2018
Ed.D., Leadership and Psychology

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA May, 2005

M.Ed., Education with CA Multiple Subject K-6 Teaching Credential

California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA June, 2004

B.A., Liberal Studies with Minor in Linguistics

WORK EXPERIENCE
Teacher (Marvin Avenue Elementary, LAUSD) 2015-present
 5 grade general education teacher (math, ELA, social studies, science, health, PE,
th

arts)
 Facilitated an independent/whole group engineering/mathematics project, handcrafted
with 3-D geometric figures, labeled with costs/area/volume/type of green energy and
persuasive argument papers
 Served as GATE Coordinator for both magnet and community schools, administered
the gifted student assessment, created GATE annual reports, helped create school
goals for gifted students, and organized/analyzed data using AdHoc/Focus
 Collaborated in designing GATE curriculum to support diverse students with cultural
awareness/relevance
 Lead PBIS/GATE professional developments/meetings for staff/parents/community
 Formed collaborative teams as Grade Level Chair to meet district, school, and grade
level goals
 Utilized current research-based instructional practices to meet students’ learning
needs
 Consulted with leadership team and teachers to create differentiated and targeted
instruction
 Contributed to the editing and creative aspect of the school’s Single Plan for Student
Achievement, categorical budgeting decisions

Kenter Canyon Elementary (2010-2015) Kindergarten and 2nd grade general education teacher
Roscomare Road Elementary (2005-2010) Kindergarten-1st grade general education teacher

VOLUNTEER WORK
 Board of Directors Member and Secretary for Paragon Academy of Compton
 USC Mentor/Master Teacher (graduate student mentor)
REFERENCES
Elizabeth Banuelos, Principal - current supervisor (phone 323-938-3609)
Cherie Rivo, Occupational Therapist - previous coworker (phone 310-902-4416)
Andrea Poma, Assistant Principal - previous doctoral classmate (phone 626-506-0573)