Dylan Persinger
Burke
Summary
Strategic educator with expertise in Earth Science and advanced curriculum innovation. Champions data-driven instructional strategies that significantly boost student achievement and operational efficiency. Experienced in mentoring educators and fostering collaborative environments, enhancing overall educational quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Academics Coordinator
Fairfax County Public Schools
McLean
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and facilitated professional development for Advanced Academics teachers, aligning instructional strategies, curriculum design, and data analysis practices to enhance rigor, differentiation, and student achievement.
- Spearheaded data analysis initiatives to refine instructional strategies, supporting overall increase in school-wide test scores.
- Facilitated data dialogues with content teams, analyzing performance to inform instructional planning.
- Coordinated logistics for AP and state testing for over 2000 students, ensuring clear communication and access to information for staff and students.
- Streamlined testing logistics, clarifying processes and enhancing organization.
- Ensured compliance with state, federal testing regulations, and College Board policies.
- Championed compliance efforts, maintaining adherence to all regulations.
Earth Science Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
McLean
08.2020 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging instruction in Earth Science, AP Environmental Science, Oceanography, and Dual Enrollment Geospatial Analysis, ensuring alignment with state standards.
- Led the Earth Science Curriculum Team, coordinating team efforts and mentoring new teachers for high-quality instruction.
- Enhanced student understanding through tailored lesson plans, increasing state testing pass rate by 25% in my first three years.
- Fostered inclusive learning through differentiated instruction, enhancing engagement for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Mentored new teachers, ensuring consistent instructional quality through weekly check-ins and targeted feedback.
- Implemented a school-wide blended tutoring model, improving student support.
- Co-developed Helping Highlanders, a blended tutoring model, adapting based on feedback.
- Orchestrated district-wide leadership conference, fostering innovation and collaboration among school-based leaders.
Assistant Director
Virginia Elks Youth Camp
Millboro
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Managed staff development and daily operations at Virginia Elks Youth Camp to support youth programming.
- Led staff training initiatives that improved skill sets and collaboration within the team.
- Streamlined daily operations, improving efficiency by 20%.
- Evaluated programs to ensure safety and achieve measurable outcomes.
- Developed evaluation metrics, ensuring alignment with safety standards.
- Cultivated a creative environment that upheld operational integrity and encouraged innovation.
AVID Tutor
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated small-group AVID tutorials to enhance students' critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in rigorous coursework.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance collaborative learning experiences.
Research Assistant
Gilleaudeau Labs - George Mason University
Fairfax
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conduct environmental research focusing on oxygen and carbon isotopes.
- Present findings to academic audiences, enhancing knowledge in earth science.
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VAM.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (Secondary Education - Earth Science)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VAB.S. - Earth Science (Environmental Geoscience Concentration)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VASkills
- Curriculum Design & Innovation
- Program Evaluation
- Staff training
- Educational Technology
- Data Analysis
- Spatial Data Analysis
- Administrative collaboration
Timeline
Advanced Academics Coordinator
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Earth Science Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
AVID Tutor
Fairfax County Public Schools
03.2018 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Gilleaudeau Labs - George Mason University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Director
Virginia Elks Youth Camp
07.2016 - 07.2024
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Virginia Tech
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (Secondary Education - Earth Science)
George Mason University
B.S. - Earth Science (Environmental Geoscience Concentration)
George Mason University