CHEYENNE MILLER
Palacios
Summary
Talented Drama and Music Teacher knowledgeable about stage, vocal, and instrumental performances, classroom instruction and multimedia strategies. Adept at exciting students about dramatic and literary arts and musical performance techniques. Excels in organization of musical and dramatic performances for student productions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music teacher
Palacios Independent School District
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Instructional Aid-music
Palacios Independent School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
Substitute Teacher
Palacios Independent School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
Judson Independent School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom.
Food Service Worker
Smith Dairy Queens, Ltd.
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Answer guest inquiries and resolve issues smoothly
- Anticipate and address customer needs
- Assist management with training, stocking, and cleaning
- Deliver exceptional customer service through extensive menu knowledge
- Handle incoming calls and reservation requests
- Input accurate food and beverage orders in POS system
- Manage opening and closing duties
- Receive orders, process payment, and respond to customer concerns
- Sell additional food and drinks to increase restaurant profits
- Supervise training
- Train new servers on expectations and procedures of new hires
Substitute Teacher
Victoria Independent School
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom.
Busboy / Lifeguard
Victoria County Club
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Monitored guest for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management.
- Observed tables to promptly respond to requests and refill beverages.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance for all staff members and swimmers and led safety training to enhance overall awareness and skills.
- Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress.
- Ensured compliance with pool policies and procedures; order suggestions to stand to maximize safety awareness
Teacher Assistant
Ladybug Learning Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
Shift Leader
Sugarland Foods
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Calculated totals, processed payments and issued receipts.
- Restocked inventory, collected trash and cleaned floors, surfaces and equipment.
- Greeted customers, provided friendly and knowledgeable service and placed orders.
- Cooked, prepared and bagged food for customers.
- Kept customers and crew areas organized.
- Check in with customers regularly to ensure satisfaction.
- Check register for cash and charge totals at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Conduct inventory checks and restock supplies as needed.
- Generate reports for management review.
- Handle petty cash amounts of $5000 at any given time.
Summer Camp Counselor / Lifeguard
Texas Baptist Encampment
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Participated in morning meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Encouraged youngsters to participate in water sports, including swimming, boating, kayaking and canoeing.
- Helped at-risk youths in low-income areas by guiding, mentoring and counseling them and encouraging them in achieving all their personal and spiritual goals.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Garnered valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in a positive learning environment.
- Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress.
- Share tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palacios High School
Palacios, TX05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Education
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TXBachelor of Science - Theater
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TXBachelor of Science - Drama / Communication
University Of Houston- Victoria
Victoria, TXBachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2023
Skills
- Rehearsals
- Performance direction
- Vocal techniques
- Learning enhancement
- Lighting design
- Sound design
- Technical direction
- Student-centered learning
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Curriculum development
- Course materials preparation
Accomplishments
- Oversaw 6 special performances each year.
- Put on special musical performance for students and parents.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of veterans day celebration honoring our hero's.
Certification
- Actively working to get my theatre teacher EC-12 Certification through iTeach-Texas.
Timeline
Music teacher
Palacios Independent School District
07.2024 - 07.2025
Instructional Aid-music
Palacios Independent School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Palacios Independent School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Judson Independent School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
Food Service Worker
Smith Dairy Queens, Ltd.
02.2019 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Victoria Independent School
10.2017 - 02.2019
Busboy / Lifeguard
Victoria County Club
05.2017 - 09.2017
Teacher Assistant
Ladybug Learning Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Shift Leader
Sugarland Foods
02.2015 - 01.2017
Summer Camp Counselor / Lifeguard
Texas Baptist Encampment
05.2012 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Palacios High School
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Education
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Theater
Wharton County Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Drama / Communication
University Of Houston- Victoria
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre education
Texas State University