Deneen Calm Miller
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed 04 Early childhood teacher-who strongly believes in creating foundation skills with a bridge to P2 -while being active participant in CPS based P2 Early Literacy Championship. Active participant in Program that engages CPS Skyline with research based Science of Reading. Implemented daily and unit lesson plans, administered tests and evaluations and analyzed student performance based on student data.
Currently in LBS1 Master program.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2024
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Donoghue School
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Early Childhood Teacher
Parkside Community Academy
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Created and maintained an engaging Classroom environment which facilitated optimal learning
- Communicated classwork and lesson plans with parents to encourage incorporating instruction at home
- Monitored and recorded students progress and identified areas in need of further development
- Prepared students for kindergarten through letter and number recognition and beginning reading skills through age appropriate instruction.
Education
SPED Early Childhood Education Endorsement -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL08.2023
Bachelor of Science/Early Childhood Education -
Chicago State University
05.2015
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Collaborative learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Phonics Instruction
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
12.2022 - 06.2024
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Donoghue School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Teacher
Parkside Community Academy
08.2016 - 06.2017
SPED Early Childhood Education Endorsement -
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science/Early Childhood Education -
Chicago State University