Julie Miller
Harrisburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Resourceful English as Second Language Teacher with Masters degree in Multicultural Education, committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and engaged them with exposure to cultural vignettes. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results. A teacher with an eye for deadlines, and required monitoring of state testing for multilingual. scholars.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD Teacher
Harrisburg School District
2021.08 - Current
- Updated student profiles for Title III program review and requirements under ESSA. Including Home Language Survey, current EL status, screener and WIDA scores, parent notification of services and accommodations.
- Placed students into the DRC for WIDA testing, then administered the ACCESS test to all students.
- Identified ESL students then screened them or those already identified administered the BOY and EOY WIDA Model test.
- Adhered to both a push-in and pull-out model for instruction, working in small groups to help support the academic language they need to be successful in the classroom.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs that were also ESL scholoars.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Helped to create an ELD lesson plan template that focuses on the connection between WIDA and State standards.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Second Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
2018.01 - 2021.06
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations..
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Emotional Support Paraprofessional
Central Dauphin School District
2014.08 - 2018.01
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted with IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Building Substitute Teacher
Central Dauphin School District
2012.08 - 2014.05
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
Eastern Universtiy
Philadelphia, PA12.2022
ESL Specialist Certification - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Student Evaluation
- Parent Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Language Level Evaluation
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- ESL Instructional Programming
- Team Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Language Acquisition Support
- Placement Assessment
- Classroom Management
- ELL Accommodations
- Student Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Recordkeeping Expertise
Accomplishments
Collaborated in writing a proposal for the WIDA Elevate Conference in Madison Wisconsin, and was chosen to take the presentation to the conference to share insights for the benefits of co-teaching where 130 people were in attendance.
Timeline
ELD Teacher
Harrisburg School District
2021.08 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Harrisburg School District
2018.01 - 2021.06
Emotional Support Paraprofessional
Central Dauphin School District
2014.08 - 2018.01
Building Substitute Teacher
Central Dauphin School District
2012.08 - 2014.05
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
Eastern Universtiy
ESL Specialist Certification - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Penn State Harrisburg
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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