Elizabeth Miano
Oklahoma City
Summary
I am a passionate educator skilled in curriculum planning and classroom organization. I am known for utilizing play-based methodologies and fostering strong relationships with families to drive community involvement and student engagement. I take deep pride in the relationships that I am able to create and support in the classroom environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
First Kids Learning Center
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum enhancing children's cognitive and social skills.
- Designed and maintained a nurturing environment focused on promoting emotional development through effective positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized learning plans supporting each child's unique needs.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting teaching methods to ensure comprehension and engagement.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and cooperative play among children.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate developmental milestones, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
- Established strong relationships with families, increasing community involvement in center activities and programs.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Utilized play-based methodologies to foster varied approaches to education and engagement.
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assessed student performance through standardized tests and tailored instructional methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects, promoting critical thinking among students.
- Facilitated team leadership for pre-k educators, fostering a supportive and effective learning environment.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and improve student engagement.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring equitable access to education.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices and stay current with educational trends.
- 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.
- Engaged in PBIS committee activities, focusing on improving student behavior and school culture at Adams.
Early Childhood Educator
Sunbeam Family Services
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting emotional development through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Early Childhood Assistant
St. Lukes United Methodist Church
Edmond, OK
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a supportive environment for diverse learners.
- Implemented creative activities that encouraged social interaction and skill development.
- Organized educational materials and resources to streamline daily classroom operations.
- Ensured a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
- Encouraged language development among young learners through activities focused on phonics, vocabulary building, and oral language practice.
- Assisted in the assessment of each child''s developmental progress, updating parents on a regular basis.
- Contributed to the establishment of a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged inclusivity and respect for all individuals within the school community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2019
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Sensory activities
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom organization
- Behavioral modeling
- Leading activities
- Individualized support
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
First Kids Learning Center
12.2025 - Current
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2021 - 12.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Sunbeam Family Services
01.2020 - 07.2021
Early Childhood Assistant
St. Lukes United Methodist Church
03.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Oklahoma