Diane Miller

After I retired in 2018, I was contacted to teach A&P for CNA students at Pathway's Innovation Center. It was a one semester course.

• Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
• Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

I taught IB Biology Level 1 and 2 as well as the Senior level Theory of Knowledge. My teaching duties also included Honor's Anatomy & Physiology, which was not part of the IB curriculum.

• Administered standardized testing and reported results by offering constructive student and staff solutions for improvement.
• Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
• Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
• Orchestrated and implemented teacher workshops for professional learning to carry out vital training.
• Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
• Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
• Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students.
• Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
• Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.

I taught sophomore Biology at 3 levels, General, Regular and Advanced.

• Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
• Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
• Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
• Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
• Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
• Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
• Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
• Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.

• Made travel arrangements and booked hotel rooms for away meets.
• Established and managed robust calendar of practices and meets.
• Gave presentations to parents, coaches and school staff groups regarding program features, successes and needs.
• Maintained equipment and facilities.
• Managed training schedule to develop fitness/conditioning and techniques.
• Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
• Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
• Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
• Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.

• Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
• Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
• Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
• Completed necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
• Maintained and inventoried uniforms and equipment.

I was responsible for teaching Adaptive Physical Education and Dance.

• Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
• Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
• Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
• Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
• Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.

• Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
• Demonstrated proper technique for spiking and serving ball at observance of team players.
• Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
• Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
• Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
• Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
• Demonstrated proper techniques used in both sports.
• Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
• Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
• Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
• Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.