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Elizabeth LeAnn McMillan

Mountain Brook,AL

Summary

Experienced and skilled tutor with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to fostering positive learning environments that nurture individual skill development. Highly proficient in providing one-on-one instruction, promoting team collaboration, and maintaining excellent relationships with students, parents, and support staff.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Tutor

Alabama Game Changers
09.2020 - Current
  • Led individual and group tutoring sessions, focusing on targeted areas of improvement for each student.
  • Maintained accurate records of each student's progress, using this information to inform future instruction effectively.
  • Promoted positive learning environment by fostering open communication and collaboration among students.
  • Actively sought feedback from students regarding their tutor experiences, using this information to make continuous improvements in service delivery.

Dyslexia Evaluator

Alabama Game Changers
05.2016 - Current
  • Maintained high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information during course of an evaluation.
  • Streamlined evaluation process for increased efficiency, leading to faster decision making.
  • Implemented quality control measures that significantly reduced errors in evaluations and reports.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication throughout evaluation process.

Reading Specialist

Spring Valley School
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.

First Grade Lead Teacher

The Schenck School
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Trained in Orton-Gillingham, an approach to teaching dyslexic children
  • Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Associate Teacher in First Grade

The Schenck School
08.1999 - 05.2001
  • Taught phonics, math, science and P.E.
  • Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom.

Associate Teacher in Fifth Grade

The Schenck School
08.1998 - 05.1999
  • Taught math, study skills, social studies and map skills.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology -

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
12.1996

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • Online Teaching
  • Academic advising
  • Strong work ethic and professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Passionate in helping others

Accomplishments

Presented at 2001 IDA Georgia Branch Conference, International Dyslexia Association

Volunteer Experience

  • Teaching Sunday school
  • Vacation bible school

Timeline

Lead Tutor

Alabama Game Changers
09.2020 - Current

Dyslexia Evaluator

Alabama Game Changers
05.2016 - Current

Reading Specialist

Spring Valley School
08.2015 - 05.2016

First Grade Lead Teacher

The Schenck School
08.2001 - 05.2002

Associate Teacher in First Grade

The Schenck School
08.1999 - 05.2001

Associate Teacher in Fifth Grade

The Schenck School
08.1998 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology -

College of Charleston

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