This document provides details about Allison Burg's education and professional experience in special education. She has over 20 years of experience as a special education teacher and teacher consultant. She is currently a teacher consultant for Novi Community School District where she conducts special education evaluations, coordinates IEP meetings, and facilitates intervention teams. Testimonials from colleagues highlight her expertise in special education, communication skills, collaboration, and advocacy for students.

1. Allison Burg
45195 Yorkshire Dr. Novi, MI 48378
Education
Central Michigan University - Master of Arts in Special Education for the Learning Disabled – May 1996
Graduated with 3.9 GPA
Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science in Education– Major: Special Education for the
Mentally Impaired Minor: English - December 1991 - Graduated Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Teacher Consultant forSpecial Education for Novi Community School District – August 1997 to
Present
 Skillfully conducted comprehensive educational evaluations in compliance with state and
federal guidelines, within deadlines, using reliable and valid instruments to determine special
eligibility for all potential eligibility categories.
 Effectively coordinated initial and three year evaluations for special education
 Accurately completed compliant special education paperwork including Multidiscipline
Evaluation Team Reports (MET), Individualized Education Plans (IEP), REED, Amendments,
Time Line Extensions, and Release of Information forms, Invitations, Medicaid and FAPE.
 Effectively facilitated Student Support Team Meetings as part of the MTSS process where I
lead educational teams to analyze student achievement and behavioral data in order to provide
effective research based instructional and behavioral interventions.
 Recognized as a district leader in utilizing Response to Intervention model to improve student
achievement. Data analysis guided decisions regarding potential disabilities and effectiveness
of interventions. Coached general education teachers, special education teacher, reading
specialists and parents in effective explicit, systematic, research based academic and
behavioral interventions for students with disabilities or students not meeting with success.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher for Eaton Rapids Public Schools September1995 – June
1997
 Co-Taught all academic areas in elementary classrooms where I devised and implemented
developmentally appropriate instruction in all curriculum areas for students with a variety of
disabilities.
 Responsible for evaluating students for IEPs and eligibility. Scheduled and facilitated IEPTs for
students on caseload.
 Collaborated with teachers, administration and parents to provide effective accommodations
and modification of classroom materials and instructional techniques to meet the needs of all
students, especially those with disabilities
First Grade Teacher for Clare Primary School September1993-June 1995
 Employed Guided Reading to individualized reading instruction and combined Writers
Workshop and Process Writing model to successfully build written expression skills
 Effectively implemented a differentiated, academically oriented curriculum for regular education
and mainstreamed students in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, and Health.
 Demonstrated effective classroom management skills
 Supervised a classroom paraprofessional and successfully trained a student teacher
Special Education Teacher – Clare Middle School September 1992 – June 1993
 Successfully designed and implemented instruction for students with disabilities in a sixth grade
resource room in the areas of Math and Reading.
Mrs. Burg passionately
advocates for all students to
be successful. She
collaborates with and helps
guide other professionals to
pursue and monitor specially
designed instructional
techniques in order for each
student to achieve at their
highest levels. She is a
master communicator and
serves as a fabulous resource
for educators, students, and
their families. – Dave Ascher –
Principal of Novi Woods
Allison’s ability to correctly
identify disabilities is
unrivaled. Her compassion
when communicating with
parents is not only
exceptional, but delivered with
heartfelt empathy. She is a
genuine team player. Nancy
Willis Elementary Resource
Room Teacher
Allison exudes
professionalism and
excellence through all her
efforts. I consider her a
treasure of information that
would otherwise be unknown
to families and teachers who
so desperately need help for
their students. She conveys
information, even ideas that
are difficult to accept, in an
articulate and compassionate
manner, and in terms parents
and general education
teachers can understand and
relate. Rhonda Hoffman 4th
Grade Teacher
The collaborative efforts
between Allison, the
classroom teacher and I were
solid, seamless and
successful. Alice Smith – Title
I/ESL Coordinator

2.  Successfully co-taught fifth and sixth grade English.
Professional Strengths and Skills
 Excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally
 Conduct myself with integrity, trustworthiness and professionalism
 Expert level educational evaluation skills to determine a student’s true disability
 Deep understanding of how disabilities impact children and their families
 Ability to provide not only professional support , but emotional support to staff and
families in stressful situations
 Strong work ethic, approachable and a passion for helping others
 Ability to lead and inspire teams professionally
 Diffuse emotionally escalating situations with parents, staff and students alike
 Possess both creative and analytical problem solving abilities
 Constantly seeking to improve professional skills
 Organization skills and attention to detail
Recent Committees and Activities
 Co-Chair WIN (What I Need Time) for Novi Woods Elementary School
 Teacher Consultant Team Leader – Supported administration in successfully implementing
systems changes in the special education department and lead department meeting for TC group
 Specific Learning Disability (SLD) District Representatives serve – Oakland Schools
Learning Disabilities Committee for District – Team re-authored Specific Learning Disabilities Guidelines
and analyzed data leading to Disproportionality
 Pathwise Mentor (5 Staff Members Mentored),
 PLC Meeting on Vertical Team – Universal Design for Learning the Classroom
Professional Development
 Comprehensive Assessment for Specific Learning Disabilities - Specific Eligibility Determination
 A Guide to Reading Fluency and Assessment of Specific Learning Disabilities in IDEA
 Assessment and Response to Intervention in a Unified Support System
 Differentiated Instruction for Today's Classroom
 Equity and Excellence in Education
 Continuous Improvement Monitoring – Helping Students Succeed
 Leveled Literacy Intervention
 Wilson Reading System 2 day training
 Reading Instruction for all Ages – SLD Symposium
 Orton Gillingham Method of Teaching Reading - Overview
 Providing Individualized Reading Instruction in the General Education Classroom
 Strategic Instructional Model from U of K– Visual Imagery Strategy and Paragraph Writing
Strategy
 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
 Tools for Professional Residence The SIOP Model – Making Content Comprehensible for
English Language Learners
 Math and Special Education Team Up – Working Together to Adapt Every Day Math for
Students with Special Needs
 Courageous and Intentional Conversations
 Fountas and Pinnell Assessment
 Restorative Practice
 Writing Across the Curriculum
I was able to benefit from
Allison’s skills numerous
times. But what is just as what
is just as impressive, is how
she doesn't dwell on
Problems, but deals with
solutions. Nancy Bain – 3rd
Grade Teacher
Allison Burg is an exceptional
Teacher Consultant. She
always was very
knowledgeable with a
multitude of specially
designed instructional
strategies and was able to
provide strategic
planning. She has the
students' best interest in mind
and makes decisions with
integrity. She is easily
approachable, and
communicates decisions,
rationale, and strategies
effectively. Bridget Zahradnik
– 1st Grade Teacher
This work (RTI) contributes
significantly to your value as a
tem member, and it fits well
with you role as a T.C. How
can you support other T.C.s in
replicating this type of work in
other buildings? Job
Evaluation 2013
Allison Burg's specialty is
giving specialized instruction
suggestions to teachers. Her
suggestions, tips and ability to
find just the right strategy has
helped me to be able to reach
countless students over the
years. Michelle Donberger –
4th Grade Teacher

3. Testimonials:
Mrs. Burg passionately advocates for all students to be successful. She collaborates with and helps guide
other professionals to pursue and monitor specially designed instructionaltechniques in order for each
student to achieve at their highest levels. She is a master communicator and serves as a fabulous
resource for educators, students, and their families. – Dave Ascher –Principalof Novi Woods
Allison Burg's specialty is giving specialized instruction suggestions to teachers. Her suggestions, tips
and ability to find just the right strategy has helped me to be able to reach countless students over the
years. Michelle Donberger – 4th
Grade Teacher
Allison and I developed action plansforstudentsin order to record strategiesapplied with fidelity and
frequency of application. We would often sittogetherand discussnoted studentbehaviorsand patterns
observed in order to modify theplan of action forthe student.IIn mostinstances,ourplansbrought
aboutan increasein studentachievementand a referralfor special education would notoccur. The
collaborativeeffortsbetween Allison,theclassroomTeacherand I were solid, seamlessand successful.
Alice Smith - Title I/ESL Coordinator
Allison Burg is an exceptional Teacher Consultant. She always was very knowledgeable with a multitude of
specially designed instructional strategies and was able to provide strategic planning. She has the
students' best interest in mind and makes decisions with integrity. She is easily approachable, easily
approachable, and communicates decisions, rationale, and strategies effectively. Bridget Zahradnik – 1st
Grade Teacher
Allison, you clearly have a strong interest in instructional practices and collecting/analyzing progress data to
determine the effectiveness of those strategies. Your commitment to supporting teachers in this work (and
in turn, making a difference for students) is commendable. This work contributes significantly to your value
as a team member, and it fits well with your role as a teacher consultant. How can you support other
teacher consultants in replicating this type of work in other buildings? Job Evaluation April of 2013
Allison exudes professionalism and excellence through all her efforts. I consider her a treasure of
information that would otherwise be unknown to families and teachers who so desperately need help for
their students. She conveys information, even ideas that are difficult to accept, in an articulate and
compassionate manner, and in terms parents and general education teachers can understand and relate.
Rhonda Hoffman 4th Grade Teacher

4. She always seems to know the perfect way to deliver hard messages to parents, and demonstrates both
empathy and extreme professionalism when articulating a problem. But what is just as impressive, is how
she doesn't dwell on problems, but deals with solutions. I was able to benefit from Allison’s skills numerous
times, yet one instance stands out as he had us stumped. With Allison’s assistance, we were able to unlock
some of the mystery in his learning style, as Allison not only told me some strategies to use, but also
coached me in how to use these methods. She set up a schedule and kept checking up on what was
working and what needed to be changed. The parents were kept in the loop too, as she had some
additional suggestions of alternative ways of doing things at home. With her guidance, we saw dramatic
results with the child. This is just one of many examples of how Allison Burg has made a difference in the
lives of so many in our school community at Novi Woods. Nancy Bain 3rd Grade Teacher
Allison’s ability to correctly identify disabilities is unrivaled. Her compassion when communicating with
parents is not only exceptional, but delivered with heartfelt empathy. She is a genuine team player. Nancy
Willis Elementary Resource Room Teacher
Through theSST processAllison coached me on variousinstructionalmethods,such asGlassAnalysis, for
studentsstruggling withphonicsskills. Studentsincreased their self-confidencewith words. This
intervention waseasy to useand the children caughton quickly. Their improved phonics skills
successfully transferred to reading and writing in the classroom. Meredith Ben 1st
Grade Teacher