Diana L. Mills
Cicero,IL
Summary
A multi-talented bilingual individual aiming to seek and maintain a Full-Time Bilingual Integrated Math II and III position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and mathematical skills. Dependable and approachable candidate aims to integrate real-life practical math skills to educate, encourage, and prepare students for the real world of work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
District 45
02.2022 - Current
- Carried out/delivered excellent middle school instruction in science, math, and other related subjects
- Navigated the newline smartboard to access teacher's lesson plans and show required media for instruction.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- 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.
Substitute Teacher
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
02.2015 - Current
- Directed 90-100 multi-grade block-oriented lessons in math/science and other related subjects
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Utilize technological tools/document camera/LCD projector to guide students in learning daily learning objectives
- Enhance student learning through the use of bilingual teaching/creative methods to address diverse learning needs of students.
Teacher in the Library
Advanced Resources
09.2012 - Current
- Contributed to helping mixed grade students at the West Belmont Public Library grasp difficult concepts in math while reinforcing that "Math is fun!"
- Guided struggling math students to improve their skills and have an appreciation for practically learning the subject
- Effective use of Bilingual (Spanish -English) skills to educate ESL learners in math and other related subjects
Mad Science Instructor
Mad Science Of Chicago
11.2011 - 08.2018
- Guided multi-grade students in fun math/science learning activities where they engaged in problem-solving and practical skills
- Managed classroom activities by organizing student groups and delegating responsibilities resulting in well-executed fun-filled S.T.E.M lessons
- Serving as an effective liaison by promoting events and motivating parents to sign up their children for upcoming workshop and summer camp activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education/Teaching
National Louis University
Chicago06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of The Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, U. S. V. I.05.1994
Skills
- Spanish/Bilingual Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Creative/Project based learning
- Practical real-life based instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Cross-curriculum application
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
District 45
02.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
02.2015 - Current
Teacher in the Library
Advanced Resources
09.2012 - Current
Mad Science Instructor
Mad Science Of Chicago
11.2011 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Secondary Education/Teaching
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of The Virgin Islands
Similar Profiles
Daniel HarrisDaniel Harris
Manager, Operations & Water Quality at Tri-City Estates Water District #45Manager, Operations & Water Quality at Tri-City Estates Water District #45
Kelly HarrKelly Harr
Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute K-8 at School District 45Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute K-8 at School District 45
Karen AckermannKaren Ackermann
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) at Plainfield Consolidated School District 202,Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) at Plainfield Consolidated School District 202,