Gretchen Miller
West Chester,OH
Summary
Studious and passionate professional with growing knowledge of teaching early childhood material using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Blue Ash YMCA
Cincinnati , Ohio
2020.07 - Current
- Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Nanny
Stacey Maney
Cincinnati , OH
2018.10 - Current
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
Student Teacher, Preschool
Children's for Children
Cincinnati , OH
2022.01 - 2022.04
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Charles L. Seipelt Elementary School
Milford , OH
2022.08 - 2022.12
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
Fairview-Clifton German Language School
Cincinnati , OH
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mild To Moderate Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH2024-08
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2024
High School Diploma -
Cincinnati Digital Academy
Cincinnati 05.2020
Skills
- Superior Communication Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Schedule Management
Volunteer Work
- I worked with a partner to plan and implement 5 'Junior Achievement' lessons to 5th graders that attend Hays-Porter Elementary School. This was volunteer work that my partner and I completed as part of our University of Cincinnati coursework.
- I am the Public Relations Representative for the UC Club Swim Team. I was elected into his role last spring and have help it for the entirety of this school year. For this position I manage all of the teams social media accounts, plan social events/outings, and check for concerns about the team from the participants.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
Fairview-Clifton German Language School
2023.08 - 2024.04
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Charles L. Seipelt Elementary School
2022.08 - 2022.12
Student Teacher, Preschool
Children's for Children
2022.01 - 2022.04
Swim Instructor
Blue Ash YMCA
2020.07 - Current
Nanny
Stacey Maney
2018.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mild To Moderate Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Cincinnati Digital Academy
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