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Amber Miller

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Passionate teacher with experience working with children 1-11 years old within multiple different settings. Developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects being, math, and reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement with interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy due to concentration in reading.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher, Grade 1

Tenth Street Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.

Behavior Technician

Behavior Associates of Indiana
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Ran school sessions and afternoon academic sessions with clients. Including different communication needs, fine motor, and math skills depending on each clients capabilities.
  • Assist in implementing behavior-analytic services with clients with the use of Catalyst Client.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.

Activities Assistant

Brickyard Health Care
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
  • Improved residents'' physical wellbeing by coordinating exercise programs tailored to individual abilities and needs.
  • Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.

Associate Teacher

Mitchell Early Childhood And Family Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted lead teacher in designing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learners'' needs and abilities.
  • Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior by implementing effective discipline strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.

Class Teacher

KLA Schools of Plainfield
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Created daily observations and journals with anecdotal notes and student work.
  • Supervised during field trips being water parks, the zoo, museums, etc.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.

Kidscape Mentor

YMCA After Care
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Led group games and physical activities, promoting teamwork skills and encouraging active lifestyles for students.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere by engaging with students in a friendly manner during meal service.

Floater Teacher

Primrose School of Plainfield
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted lead teachers in day to day classroom activities.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.

Cashier

Walmart
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Operated the cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Plano High School
Plano, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Behavior Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation

Extra Curricular's

  • Royal Elite Majorette Dance Team Fall 2022-Spring 2024.
  • Executive Positions for Royal Elite: Public Relations Spring 2023, Elected Captain Fall 2023-Spring 2024.

As PR I maintained all social medias, made flyers for events, fundraisers, showcases, guest appearances, and more. Along with printing out flyers for physical copies to have to at events. As captain I oversaw all other positions, delegated task, booked events, set up volunteer opportunities, lead the team in parades, dances and showcases, come up with choreography, and handle all concerns from members.

  • Future Educators Peer Mentoring - Mentor Fall 2022-Spring 2024.

As a mentor I assisted my mentee (freshmen) with making class schedules, organizations to join on campus, and check in routinely to see how they were doing.

  • Cheered elementary - senior year of high school.
  • Track and Field Spring 2018

Volunteer Experience

  • Teddy Bear Childcare, Muncie, IN: Assist with day to day classroom activities., Interact with the children and ensure all their needs are met.
  • Muncie Ballet Studio, Muncie, IN: Assisted with rehearsal for spring showcase, helped with stretching, and helped with costumes.
  • Cardinal Kitchen, Muncie, IN: Organized campus food pantry and packed orders for customers.
  • ARF, Muncie IN: Cleaned meeting room, organized dog house and kennels.
  • Muncie Public Library, Muncie, IN: Cleaned and organized library, decorated for the holiday.

Timeline

Student Teacher, Grade 1

Tenth Street Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024

Behavior Technician

Behavior Associates of Indiana
05.2023 - 12.2023

Activities Assistant

Brickyard Health Care
01.2023 - 03.2023

Associate Teacher

Mitchell Early Childhood And Family Center
09.2022 - 12.2022

Class Teacher

KLA Schools of Plainfield
05.2022 - 12.2022

Kidscape Mentor

YMCA After Care
08.2021 - 05.2022

Floater Teacher

Primrose School of Plainfield
05.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Walmart
02.2020 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Ball State University

High School Diploma -

Plano High School
Amber Miller