Eleanor Miller
New York
Summary
Accomplished educator with strong skills in building student engagement and developing effective curriculum. Experienced team leader with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Motivated to apply and further develop my strengths in the Assistant Camp Director role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Success Academy Highschool of the Liberal Arts
08.2023 - Current
- Taught 3 sections of AP United States History II (1877-Present) to 11th grade scholars and managed 2 sections of Advanced Placement (AP) United States History I (1492-1877) to 9th and 10th grade scholars.
- Designed and implemented lesson plan that fostered discussion and developed historical thinking skills, increasing scholar performance in history by 5% during tenure.
- Managed 12th grade advisories, collaborating with a team of 8 teachers, to reduce chronic absenteeism and tardiness by 27% amongst the seniors.
- Facilitated history department trainings for 11 teachers that focused on the evaluation of scholar work and the modeling of historical reasoning.
- Mentored new faculty members of across disciplines, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and lesson planning.
Program Director
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created and managed schedules for 50+ staff members and 200+ campers, overseeing daily programming and ensuring weekly time-off for staff.
- Monitored attendance and promoted skill development at 11 concurrent program activities, ensuring smooth operation throughout camp.
- Collaborated with a senior staff team of 12 to uphold camper safety and foster an environment based in the core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Developed and executed creative themes and activities, designed engaging games alternate schedules for 6 "Theme Days" when camper and staff attendance was impacted by off-site trips.
Ranch Camp Director
Fairview Lake YMCA Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for 32 horses, 20+ campers, and 10+ staff members.
- Instructed 25 campers in horseback riding, developing technical ability through ring lessons and trail rides while integrating essential horse care practices such as grooming, tacking, and feeding.
- Communicated closely with parents to discuss camper progress, address concerns and ensure a collaborative approach to camper development.
- Led and mentored a team of 10+ staff members, providing guidance on teaching horseback riding lessons and promoting a camp culture rooted in care, honesty, respect, and responsibility - the core values of the YMCA.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Classical Humanities
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio, OH05-2023
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Staff development
- Educational leadership
- Teaching strategies
Timeline
High School Teacher
Success Academy Highschool of the Liberal Arts
08.2023 - Current
Program Director
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
06.2023 - 08.2023
Ranch Camp Director
Fairview Lake YMCA Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History, Classical Humanities
Miami University