Candaci (CJ) Miller
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced Educational Leader with over seven years in supporting children with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs. Skilled in coaching educators, mentoring support staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions. Proficient in MET and IEP meetings, ensuring compliance with IDEA regulations while enhancing educator capabilities and expanding inclusive services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Certified Special Education Teacher
Arizona Autism Charter Schools
Peoria, Arizona
09.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with autism and disabilities.
- Adapted instructional materials to align with diverse learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with students and families to foster trust.
- Created a safe, conducive learning environment for special education students.
- Implemented behavioral strategies and management systems to encourage positive behavior.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods.
- Collaborated with educators and service providers to design cohesive instructional plans.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance to inform educational adjustments.
Assistant Director
Tutor Time Child Care Center
Peoria, Arizona
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assist Director in planning work schedules
- Evaluate staff performance, Develop performance improvement plans
- Supervised staff to ensure quality care and safety standards.
- Assist in implementation of company-provided curriculum (coaching, communication and interpreting company standards with teachers)
- Developed and implemented educational programs for children.
- Facilitated onboarding of new families by managing registration and documentation to ensure a seamless transition
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new families by managing their registration
- Conducted tours for prospective families, effectively addressing inquiries about curriculum and cost to enhance student enrollment.
- Send weekly statements to families. Followed up on past-due tuition and assessed late fees based on established guidelines
- Assist families with application process for AZ DES
- Obtain necessary family signatures each month for DES families
- Reconcile DES full/part-time attendance records
- Assembled detailed enrollment packets for prospective families
- Management of teachers and staff
- Organize, set up and implement family involvement events; Maintain communication via our parent communication app and follow daily closing procedures and close school at end of day2-3 days a week.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Center
Peoria, Arizona
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that fostered positive interactions among students.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum, resulting in more engaging educational initiatives.
- Fostered relationships with families to support children's development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum and educational initiatives.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Recorded daily attendance to track student presence in class.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Provided individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs and interests, supporting their personal growth.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created a safe environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2026
Skills
- Individualized education plans (IEPs)
- IEP development
- IEP execution
- IEP/BIP implementation
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Functional behavior assessment
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Instructional adaptation
- Collaborative teaching
- Group instruction
- Family engagement
- Educational technology
- Child development
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication strategies
- Parent collaboration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Parent collaboration
Certification
- CPR &First Aid Certified
- QBS Certified
- Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Non-Certified Special Education Teacher
Arizona Autism Charter Schools
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Tutor Time Child Care Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Center
03.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Western Governors University