Marguerite Miele
Alva
Summary
I believe that early parental involvement in a child's educational journey is paramount to a child's success. I have taught reading to high school and college students for 22 years. During that time one trait was evident in almost every one of my students. The one similarity that most of my students had was that they'd not been read to as a child. They didn't know any common fairy tales or nursery rhymes. They confessed that there weren't any books in their homes and their parent(s) didn't read to them. I would love the opportunity to be able to spend my days meeting with parents and families to help educate them in all the ways they can help their child be successful in school.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Health and Beauty/Infants
Walmart
Alva, Oklahoma
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high productivity standards.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to ensure accountability and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing overall performance.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
SPED ELA Teacher
EPS – DeWitt Waller Middle School
Enid, Oklahoma
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Provides Transition Plans for students entering Waller Middle School from Elementary school as well as those students transitioning to High School from Middle School.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of literary concepts.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
- Detention Monitor – 2021-22
- Homebound Teacher – 2022-23
Reading Remediation Teacher
Hernando County Schools
Brooksville, Fl
08.2004 - 08.2020
- Nature Coast Technical High School, August 2014 – August 2020
- F.W. Springstead High School, July 2007– June 2009
- Hernando High School, August 2004 – July 2007
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records
- Differentiated instruction
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education
Adjunct Professor-College Ready
Pasco Hernando State College
Spring Hill
08.2008 - 12.2019
- Facilitated college reading skills instruction for students with low entrance exam scores to enhance academic performance.
- Facilitated collaboration with university teacher certification programs to align state standards with college readiness and language proficiency standards.
- Facilitated interactive discussions that encouraged critical thinking among students.
eSchool English Teacher
Hernando County Schools, Hernando eSchool
Brooksville, Fl
08.2011 - 08.2019
- Provided instruction via an online platform for English I,II,II, IV and English 4 College Prep
- Facilitated collaborative classroom environments promoting student participation and critical thinking.
Resource Teacher
Hernando County Schools, D.S. Parrot Middle School
Brooksville, Fl
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Analyzed district data reports and formulated action plans, resulting in measurable advancements in student performance as evidenced by year-end standardized test outcomes.
- Evaluated assessment data and collaborated with teachers and administrators to enhance data-driven instruction.
- Formulated specific education plans to accommodate varied student requirements.
- Coordinated various reading strategies, including independent, guided, and shared reading, to promote literacy development among participants.
- Guided individualized instruction for students facing challenges in traditional classroom settings due to emotional or behavioral issues.
Reading Coach/ Instructional Practices Coach
Hernando County Schools
Brooksville, Fl
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Designed and delivered engaging professional development sessions focused on integrating language and literacy into teaching methodologies.
- Designed and implemented curriculum while training educators district-wide on early literacy instruction.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction using evidence-based strategies to improve literacy outcomes for struggling high school readers.
- Facilitated academic support, behavior redirection, and collaboration with classroom teachers to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Coordinated efforts with teaching staff and district representatives to effectively support and meet the diverse educational requirements of students.
- Evaluated data and aligned curriculum to enhance literacy instruction effectiveness.
- Facilitated classroom modeling across the district to showcase diverse teaching strategies.
- Analyzed classroom dynamics and facilitated coaching sessions to support teachers in developing effective teaching methodologies.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Professional Management
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl09-2002
Specialist Educational Leadership - undefined
Nova Southeastern University
09-2010
Masters of Science - Teaching and Learning/Reading
Nova Southeastern University
06-2007
Skills
- Diverse teaching experience
- Strong team collaboration
- Effective cross-cultural communication
- Analytical data insights
- Empathetic communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Strong analytical skills
- Coaching individuals
Accomplishments
- Won District Award for Highest Scores in ELA State Testing
- Won District Award for Highest Gaines in Reading Scores
- Volunteered for Detention Monitor
- Met with Expelled students and parents in Enid Public Library for after school tutoring.
- Wrote Learn and Serve Grant for Hernando County Alternative School- approved
- Attended Learn and Serve Conference Orlando Fl
- SAC Committee
- Reading Leadership Committee
- School Improvement Plan Committee
- Attended Annual Literacy Symposiums at UCF
- RTI Committee
- PLC Facilitator
- Parent Workshop Facilitator
- Literacy Council
Certification
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate #442977
Early Childhood PK-3
Elementary Education 1-8
Mild-Moderate Disabilities PK-12
English 5-12
English as a Second Language PK-12
Florida Certification
TSOL K-12
English K-12
Reading K-12
Elementary Education K-8
Interests
I have a wide variety of personal interests I love to do anything outside and especially if it involves water! Having lived in Florida most of my life I love to swim, fish, kayak, float down rivers in tubes or just play in the hose with my grandchildren Another hobby of mine is cooking My husband and I like to think of ourselves as “foodies” and find that the best way to accommodate our cravings is to cook it ourselves We can spend a lot of time planning menus and going into the city on shopping trips My first and foremost love is that of books I love the smell of the pages when I am reading an old book I love the feel of a book in my hand I just love reading!
Publications
Stanley Usackas, 1999, The Bear Finally Died, (Novel)
Timeline
Team Lead Health and Beauty/Infants
Walmart
03.2024 - Current
SPED ELA Teacher
EPS – DeWitt Waller Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Resource Teacher
Hernando County Schools, D.S. Parrot Middle School
08.2012 - 10.2014
eSchool English Teacher
Hernando County Schools, Hernando eSchool
08.2011 - 08.2019
Reading Coach/ Instructional Practices Coach
Hernando County Schools
10.2009 - 09.2012
Adjunct Professor-College Ready
Pasco Hernando State College
08.2008 - 12.2019
Reading Remediation Teacher
Hernando County Schools
08.2004 - 08.2020
Specialist Educational Leadership - undefined
Nova Southeastern University
Masters of Science - Teaching and Learning/Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors of Science - Professional Management
Nova Southeastern University