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Grace Miller

Southfield

Summary

Experienced teacher with 33+ years of expertise in planning, developing, and implementing objectives in Early Childhood Education. Proven track record of creating engaging and interactive learning environments that foster intellectual and social development of young learners. Skilled in tailoring instructional methods to meet unique needs and abilities of diverse student populations. Committed to fostering a love for learning and instilling a strong foundation for future academic success.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Prekindergarten Teacher

Detroit Public Schools
08.1997 - Current
  • Developed lessons and planned each day's flow to encourage maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.

Second Grade Teacher

Noble Elementary-Middle School
08.2003 - 06.2006
  • Taught Core subjects in English, Social Studies, and Math
  • Center Adminstator

    Hartford Head Start
    08.1986 - 06.1997
  • Supervised staff in center.
  • Conducted monthly staff meetings.
  • Performed as lead teacher in classroom.
  • Conducted home visits.
  • Assistant Teacher

    Kinder Care Learning Center
    01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Assisted the lead teacher in promoting the four year old curriculum.
  • Education

    Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Detroit, MI
    1999

    Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

    Marygrove College
    Detroit, Michigan
    1996

    Skills

    • Proficient in HighScope and Creative curriculum
    • Promoted equitable education for all students in classroom management
    • Effectively work with parents
    • Flexible and adaptive
    • Innovative lesson planning
    • Mastery of active learning
    • Michigan Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Education endorsement
    • CPR/First-aid certified
    • Member of (Detroit Federation of Teachers)
    • Member of (NAEYC)
    • Developed and implemented a diverse curriculum

    Timeline

    Second Grade Teacher

    Noble Elementary-Middle School
    08.2003 - 06.2006

    Prekindergarten Teacher

    Detroit Public Schools
    08.1997 - Current

    Center Adminstator

    Hartford Head Start
    08.1986 - 06.1997

    Assistant Teacher

    Kinder Care Learning Center
    01.1985 - 01.1986

    Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

    Marygrove College

    Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning

    University of Detroit Mercy
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