Google Certified Educator
Jennifer Miller
Leigh
Jackson,MO
Summary
Highly experienced technology specialist and successful at effective staff development with over 16 years in the field of education. Experienced educator who recognizes the critical role that technology plays in the future of education and students. Library media and technology specialist with skills in training teachers and staff, specifically in technology and instruction. Experienced instructional designer with both in-person and online learning. Pursuing a doctorate in the field of educational technology to develop skills in the field. Proven skills in verbal and written communication and problem-solving combined with unsurpassed work ethic, proactive mindset and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Library Media Specialist
Jackson Middle School, Jackson R2 School District
Jackson , Missouri
2017.08 - Current
- Running library programming, day to day operations, budgets, and student access to library and resources for 900 students and 75 staff
- Manage technology databases, programs, and other resources for learning
- Developing, planning, and presenting professional development for teachers regarding technology and technical tools, specifically ways to effectively utilize technology in instruction
- Participation in district technology initiative planning, including one to one device implementation
- Oversee and run technology help center for teachers and students
- Expert in technology, responsible for problem-solving issues daily
- Supervision library assistants and workers, including hiring and evaluation
- Responsible for library and technology purchasing for building
- Administrator on building learning management system, Canvas
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Oversaw trainings via online platforms for local and off-site staff on functionality of newly developed applications to achieve strategic objectives.
English Language Arts Teacher
Jackson Middle School, Jackson R2 School District
Jackson , Missouri
2013.08 - 2017.05
- Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of English Language Arts.
- Develop core units in writing and in reading for small group, one-on-one instruction, and whole group instruction
- Design lessons that differentiate and meet variety of students’ social, emotional, and academic needs
- Develop instruction that meets diverse needs of adolescent learners in engaging and motivating manner
- Integrate technology that enhances ELA instruction and engages learners
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Learning Center Program Coordinator
21st Century Community, Quincy Junior High School
Quincy , Illinois
2011.11 - 2013.05
- Coordinate Illinois grant-funded after-school program for over 100 at-risk students
- Provide professional development for 30-40 after-school teachers
- Manage and report required data to state regarding student performance
- Work and communicate daily with teachers, students, school personnel, and parents to ensure students are receiving after-school intervention that will help them be successful in future by closing achievement gaps
- Develop innovative and engaging after-school intervention practices
- Design and coordinate successful summer school program for at-risk students
Literacy Coach and Reading Intervention Specialist
Quincy Junior High School
Quincy , Illinois
2011.08 - 2013.05
- Responsible for providing research-based reading intervention to struggling readers who did not meet state standards in reading (Tier 2 RTI Intervention)
- Coach teachers to improve professional research-based best practice instruction
- Collect and evaluate local assessment data to drive instruction and best meet teacher needs for professional development and coaching cycles
- Provide professional development for teachers in best practice instruction during Professional Learning Community Team Meetings
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to increase student achievement in literacy practices, including implementation of Common Core State Standards
Language Arts Teacher
Junior High, Quincy Junior High School
Quincy , Illinois
2009.08 - 2011.05
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Instructed classes of up to 35 students on principles and strategies of 8th Grade English.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Elementary Teacher
Quincy Public Schools
Quincy , IL
2005.12 - 2009.05
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Evaluated over 20 individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Technology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 2021.03 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Quincy University
Quincy, IL 2003.01 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Quincy University
Quincy, IL 1999.08 - 2003.05
Skills
Training program development
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CERTIFICATION
Software
Microsoft
Chromebook troubleshooting
Variety of technical platforms
LMS (Canvas)
Timeline
Ph.D. - Educational Technology
Walden University
2021.03 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Jackson Middle School, Jackson R2 School District
2017.08 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Jackson Middle School, Jackson R2 School District
2013.08 - 2017.05
Learning Center Program Coordinator
21st Century Community, Quincy Junior High School
2011.11 - 2013.05
Literacy Coach and Reading Intervention Specialist
Quincy Junior High School
2011.08 - 2013.05
Language Arts Teacher
Junior High, Quincy Junior High School
2009.08 - 2011.05
Elementary Teacher
Quincy Public Schools
2005.12 - 2009.05
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Quincy University
2003.01 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Quincy University
1999.08 - 2003.05
CERTIFICATION
MISSOURI TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Elementary Education, Language Arts, Social Science, Early Childhood, Library Media Specialist K-12
ILLINOIS TEACHING CERTIFICATION Certificate Number: 2472873
Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate, endorsements in self-contained general education (K-9), middle school language arts, and middle school social science
LITERACY COACHING AND READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
Credit hours (9 total) received through National Lewis University and on the job training
LEVEL 1 & 2 GOOGLE CERTIFICATION
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