Elayne Miller
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
SAR High School
08.2003 - 08.2023
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education of A Foreign Languge/Spanish
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.1980
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- [Area of Study] Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Discipline Management
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural Immersion
- Activity Planning
- Student Needs Assessment
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Test Proctoring
- Relationship Building
- Lecturing and Leading Discussions
- Positive Reinforcement
- Recordkeeping
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Student Engagement
- Decision-Making
- Grading
- College Preparation
- Staff Development
- Academic Counseling
- Supplies Management
- Program Development
- Technology Integration
- Creative Thinking
- Remedial Program Implementation
- Project-Based Learning
- Google Classroom
- Tutoring
- Project Supervision
- Multitasking and Organization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Educational Leadership
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Design
- Small Group Tutoring
- SMART Boards
- Instructional Technology
- Microsoft Office
- Differentiated Instruction
- Course Planning
- [Language] Fluency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Spanish Teacher
SAR High School
08.2003 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Iona College
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education of A Foreign Languge/Spanish
University of South Florida
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