Resume for Tillie Burgin
Personal Data
Address: 210 W. South Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Husband: Robert D. Burgin
Children: Jim and Rick Burgin
Phone: (817) 277-6620
Educational Background
1999. Dallas Baptist University. Honorary Doctorate of Humanities.
1983. Texas Christian University. Administrator’s Certificate.
1972. Texas Christian University. Supervision Certificate.
1971. Texas Christian University. Special Education Certificate.
1963. North Texas State University. M. A.
1958. North Texas State University. B. A.
1954. Arlington High School. High School.
Experience
1986 to Present:
Executive Director, Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex, Arlington, TX
Began Apartment Ministry Churches with the goal of meeting the needs of all people through Bible studies, medical and dental service, child and adult day care, clothing, food, furniture, transportation, counseling, etc.
1987-88:
Director of Employee Relations, Arlington Independent School District
Liaison between administration and teacher personnel
Superintendent Advisory Committee
Counseling services
Began Wellness Program
1983-86:
Director of Personnel (AISD)
Interview and assign professional personnel for instruction
Determine number of professional personnel needed
Plan and implement recruitment schedule for possible candidates on college campuses
Interview, screen and select paraprofessionals
Recruit and approve substitute teachers
Maintain current substitute list for building principals
Maintain current personnel records
Coordinator of student teachers
1979-1983:
Elementary Consultant (AISD)
Coordinate special education services which involve counseling with teachers, parents, students and support staff
Coordinate regular curriculum, supervise teacher education and staff development, prepare budget for related programs
Coordinator of English as a Second Language Program
Admissions coordinator for undocumented residents (K-12)
Assist in crisis intervention with parents and students
1978-79:
Elementary Classroom Teacher (AISD)
Frequent public speaking engagements at various church services, school and professional organizations
Frequent public speaking to Korean military groups, women’s organizations and church services
Salaried church staff worker in Korean church1976-78: Missionary with the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board in Korea
1973-76:
Supervisor of Special Education (AISD)
Organize parent groups
Supervise teacher training and staff development
Supervise procedures for admission, review and dismissal of students to special education programs
1971-72:
Special Education Teacher (AISD)
1966-71:
Missionary with the SBC Foreign Mission Board
Attended Language School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Elementary Supervisor, Korea Christian Academy (school for missionary children, 1968-1971)
Freshman English teacher in Presbyterian University
Tutored Korean women in English
Coordinator for youth activities for 365 Korean churches
1963-65:
Tutored Children (Elementary and Secondary) in Arlington, TX
1958-59:
Taught High School English in Seoul, Korea
Recognitions
2008. “City of Arlington.” In Recognition and Appreciation for Tillie’s
Continued Outstanding Public Service and Commitment to
Arlington’s Homeless. Presented August 5th, 2008.
2007. “Santa U.S.A.” Appreciation to Tillie Burgin and Mission
Metroplex for support of Santa USA’s mission, and for
serving over 36,000 people annually.
2006. “Yellow Rose of Texas:” awarded to Tillie Burgin by Rick
Perry, Governor of Texas. December 2006
____. Ebby Rose of Distinction: awarded to Tillie Burgin by Ebby
Halliday, REALTORS and CBS 11. September 2006.
____. Best Volunteer Organization: awarded to Mission
Arlington/Mission Metroplex by the staff of the Fort Worth
Weekly.
____. Mayor of Arlington and the Arlington City Council: August
1st, 2006, “Tillie Burgin Day.”
____. Arlington Police Department: for Mission Arlington/Mission
Metroplex as the APD’s “Business Partner of the Year.”
____. Arlington Ministerial Alliance: for Tillie Burgin as the
“Minister of the Year.” Awarded January 2006.
2005. Texas House of Representatives: to Mission
Arlington/Mission Metroplex in recognition of outstanding
and invaluable service to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
By Texas Congressional Representative Joe Barton.
____. City of Arlington. Presented to Mission Arlington/Mission
Metroplex in recognition and grateful appreciation for
heroic services rendered in assisting Arlington’s visitors
seeking shelter from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
December 6th, 2005.
2004. Site of Promise. Mission Arlington’s After School Programs:
By the City of Arlington and America’s Promise: the Alliance
for Youth. December 14th, 2004.
____. Community Builder Award. Tillie Burgin: Masonic Grand
Lodge of Texas
____. Chevrolet Trucks and KRLD Radio. Tillie Burgin: Chevrolet
“Lonestar Hero.”
____. April 6th. City of Arlington, TX. Tillie Burgin Day.
____. Baptist Medical-Dental Society. Recognition of exemplary
health care service by a faith based organization
2003. House of Representatives, State of Texas. Commendation
for Leadership Role at Mission Arlington/Mission
Metroplex.
____. Arlington Independent School District. Lynn Hale
Leadership in Education. To Mission Metroplex as
Organization of the Year.
2002. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. Winfred
Moore Award. For lifetime ministry achievement.
____. Tarrant County Medical Society. May Owen Award.
For outstanding contribution of a nonphysician in the field
of healthcare.
2001. Baptist General Convention of Texas. Mary Hill Davis
Award.
2000. Governor George W. Bush. Texas Woman’s Hall of Fame.
____. October 5th. City of Arlington, TX. Tillie Burgin Day.
1999. Arlington Night Shelter. Heroes of the Homeless.
1998. Legacy of Women Award
____. SBC Multihousing Association. Lifetime Achievement.
1997. Rotary Foundation. Paul Harris Fellow.
1995. SERTOMA. Service to Mankind Award.
1994. Daughters of the American Revolution.
Excellence in Community Service Award.
1992. Arlington Pacesetters. Distinguished Circle of Success
1991. Soroptomist. Women of Distinction.
1990. Arlington Citizen Journal. Woman of the Year.
