Jill R. Miller Hickman
East Jordan,USA
Summary
Accomplished and certified education professional with a proven track record in classroom management and leadership for Pre-K to First Grade. Expertise in coordinating Michigan education programs and curriculum, recognized for implementing innovative literacy and educational strategies that enhance student engagement. Highly organized and efficient in dynamic environments, fostering collaboration among staff and stakeholders through exceptional interpersonal skills. Committed to creating inclusive, age-appropriate lesson plans that support each child's unique growth and development while nurturing a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Ellsworth Community School
Ellsworth, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed inclusive lesson plans that promote active participation and accommodate different student learning styles.
- Established a supportive learning atmosphere to promote teamwork and actively engage students in classroom activities.
- Analyzed student behavior and designed targeted management plans that effectively improved classroom focus and discipline.
- Created cohesive curriculum units by integrating diverse subjects to enhance student learning experiences.
- Designed and executed classroom management strategies that significantly improved student focus and overall classroom atmosphere.
- Facilitated teamwork among educators to develop cohesive curriculum units, enhancing cross-disciplinary learning experiences.
- Analyzed student progress via various assessment tools, modifying teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
- Supported new educators by offering mentorship on instructional methodologies and classroom management practices.
- Managed and oversaw parent-teacher conferences, focusing on discussing student accomplishments and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Employed advanced technology tools to enhance instructional methods and create interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed individual learning needs and adapted instructional methods to foster academic advancement for all students.
- Utilized assessment data to assess individual student requirements and modified teaching approaches to foster academic growth.
- Analyzed student progress consistently using formative assessments and refined teaching approaches to support individual learning needs.
- Engaged parents through proactive communication strategies, ensuring awareness of children's academic performance and social-emotional growth.
- Engaged with parents to promote collaboration and strengthen family involvement in student learning.
- Designed interactive phonics activities and facilitated guided reading sessions to support and elevate student reading comprehension levels.
- Designed and applied positive behavior support strategies to cultivate respect and inclusivity among students in the classroom.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Ellsworth Community School
Ellsworth, MI
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Manage day-to-day operations for the kindergarten classroom environment, including developing and implementing lesson plans, classroom management, delivering outstanding classroom experience and educational instruction.
- Accountable for grading, assessments, activity coordination, scope and risk management, technical strategy, and tactical change management.
- Facilitate internal and external administrative goals, collaboration to ensure quality standards are exceeded.
- Direct strategic analysis to determine decision-making processes and to influence students.
- Continually foster a supportive positive classroom environment, managing potential conflict and implementing corrective action.
- Serve as a leading mentor and coach for associate staff, facilitating training programs.
- Actively participate in Professional Development meetings and discussions.
- Personally engage in educational development to gain new teaching techniques and certifications.
- Provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
- Analyze organizational educational processes, making recommendations, and operationalizing improvements and changes.
- Proven Success & Impact:
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ellsworth Community School
Ellsworth, MI
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Manage day-to-day operations for a GSRP Preschool classroom environment, including developing and implementing lesson plans, classroom management, delivering outstanding classroom experience and educational instruction.
- Accountable for grading, assessments, activity coordination, scope and risk management, technical strategy, and tactical change management.
- Facilitate internal and external administrative goals, collaboration to ensure quality standards are exceeded.
- Direct strategic analysis to determine decision-making processes and to influence students.
- Continually foster a supportive positive classroom environment, managing potential conflict and implementing corrective action.
- Serve as a leading mentor and coach for associate staff, facilitating training programs.
- Actively participate in Professional Development meetings and discussions.
- Personally engage in educational development to gain new teaching techniques and certifications.
- Provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
- Analyze organizational educational processes, making recommendations, and operationalizing improvements and changes.
- Proven Success & Impact:
Preschool Associate Teacher
Fulton Public Schools
Fulton, MI
01.2012 - 01.2013
GRSP Preschool Teacher/Title I Paraprofessional
Palo Community Schools
Palo, MI
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher Assistant/Teacher
Kids Zone Inc.
Ovid, MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher
Professional Educational Service Group
Clinton County, MI
01.2009 - 01.2010
First Grade Teacher
Stocks Elementary School
Tarboro, NC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Education
Masters Education - Curriculum and Instruction Reading
University of Phoenix
01-2014
Bachelor of Science in Education - undefined
Western Michigan University
01-2007
Skills
- Crafting engaging lesson plans
- Student engagement strategies
- Course feedback analysis
- Student engagement
- Designing literacy initiatives
- GOLD program execution
- Process quality assurance
- Dynamic lesson planning
- STEM
- LEAP
- Team Management
- Coaching and support
- Orton-Gillingham instruction techniques
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Proficient in parent-teacher interactions
Certification
- Professional Education Certificate K-5, all subjects; K-8 all subjects (self contained classroom)
- Early Childhood Education (ZA endorsement)
- NAEYC 2016
- Infant, Child and Adult CPR 2016
- First Aid 2016
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Ellsworth Community School
01.2025 - Current
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Ellsworth Community School
01.2017 - 01.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ellsworth Community School
09.2013 - 09.2017
Preschool Associate Teacher
Fulton Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
GRSP Preschool Teacher/Title I Paraprofessional
Palo Community Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher Assistant/Teacher
Kids Zone Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher
Professional Educational Service Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
First Grade Teacher
Stocks Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science in Education - undefined
Western Michigan University
Masters Education - Curriculum and Instruction Reading
University of Phoenix