Annette Miller
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Resource Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Restostive Justice Cooridator
Lee County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Specialize in supporting teachers with positive problem-solving techniques and strategies
- Provide professional development to Apple Participates
- Develop effective solutions
- Independent progress monitor students.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
Research and Critical Thinking Teacher Leader
Lee County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Specialize in online courses, and provide instructional services
- Process and organize facts and data
- Provide direct expert on-screen guidance and motivate students through lessons, problem-solving, and more
- Independent progress monitor students
- Create a positive, supportive, encouraging, and compassionate learning environment responsive to each student’s unique needs and reasons for previously failing a course
- Hold students to high standards and develop skills and habits that increase student responsibility
- Orient students to the credit recovery program and clearly communicate course requirements, presenting the course as an opportunity for success regardless of past experiences
- Work in a collaborative partnership with student, parent, and teacher to create a supportive unit that promotes student responsibility
- Ensure courses are accessible and implement IEP accommodations.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Adjunct Professor
Indiana Wesleyan University
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Graded assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
- Assessed grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
- Reported student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzed student data
- Collaborated with colleagues on course curriculum
- Advised students on how to be successful and achieve goals
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Compiled, administered, and graded examinations, and assigned work to others.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Special Education Teacher
Lee County Schools
01.1996 - 06.2020
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Taught personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
- Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Behavioral Coach
Franklin Park Elementary School
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Participated in the development of each child’s Behavioral Intervention Plan and assisted in implementation the plan appropriately
- Attended weekly staff meetings where behavioral intervention plans and other program issues were reviewed and discussed
- Maintained documentation of student progress
- Provided small group social thinking and mindfulness instruction to students
- Collaborated with school personnel, agencies and families in coordinating services
- Completed all reporting requirements as mandated by the district, state, federal and educational agencies
- Assisted with crisis intervention and prevention
- Provided ongoing faculty training to support school-wide positive behavior strategies for students
- Modeled behavior management strategies for teachers and staff for successfully addressing challenging behavior
- Effectively managed escalated student behavior
- Participated in other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
- Provided interventions to clients to focus on problem-solving, skills training, optimism and encouragement.
- Participated in developing treatment plans and interventions.
- Administered and monitored medications in accordance with agency regulations, policies and procedures.
- Provided specific interventions and support to specialty population.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Assisted medical team in providing ongoing assessment of symptoms and responses to interventions.
ESE Staffing Specialist/Consultant
School District of Lee County
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Served as member of ESE Leadership Team
- Served as educational consultant for faculty at Florida SW State College
- Provided leadership in the development and implementation of the ESE Strategic Plan that is aligned to the District Strategic Plan and the State Performance Plan
- Provide recommendations for ESE curriculum and supplemental instructional materials
- Provided support to schools in the development of appropriate service delivery models for students with disabilities
- Developed processes to monitor the achievement of students with disabilities
- Participated in relevant professional organizations
- Monitored accurate reporting of students during FTE survey weeks
- Served as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative, as required
- Performed other related duties as required.
- Scheduled interviews with potential candidates, filled out required paperwork and prepared introduction manuals.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Transition Planning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessments
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Head Teacher Support
- Data Management
- Progress Evaluations
Timeline
ESE Resource Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2024 - Current
Restostive Justice Cooridator
Lee County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Research and Critical Thinking Teacher Leader
Lee County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Adjunct Professor
Indiana Wesleyan University
06.2018 - 08.2020
Behavioral Coach
Franklin Park Elementary School
08.2016 - 07.2019
ESE Staffing Specialist/Consultant
School District of Lee County
08.2009 - 07.2014
Special Education Teacher
Lee County Schools
01.1996 - 06.2020
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