Mia Reichl

Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.

• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
• Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
• Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
• Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
• Integrated art, music and physical education into core subject areas when appropriate.
• Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
• Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
• Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
• Participated actively on school committees focused on curriculum development or assessment initiatives.
• Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
• Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
• Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 24 first graders.

• Provided guidance and direction to Assistant Teacher in order to maintain high standards of teaching excellence.
• Facilitated the development of effective curriculum plans that meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintained parent-teacher communication as needed for student assessment purposes.
• Monitored student progress on an ongoing basis and provided feedback to parents regarding academic performance.
• Oversaw the selection and implementation of appropriate instructional materials and resources in classrooms.
• Implemented disciplinary measures when necessary while ensuring fairness is maintained at all times.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.

• Created appropriate environment for daily care of infants and toddlers within limited space;
• Write policies and procedures;
• Implement policies to reflect consistency in order to promote secure attachment and development;
• Regularly meet with moms to provide education and insight on parenting skills;
• Liaison between Nursery and Malta House administration.

• Founded and built well respected preschool program from scratch
• Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, including hiring, enrollment, supervising of teacher-child interactions
• Writing of policies
• Planning and modeling lessons
• Communicating with parents
• Obtaining and maintaining licensure and compliance with all government agencies
• And much more.

Performed all duties and responsibilities of planning lessons and teaching science, all aspects of language arts including writing, and math. Performed lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal duties, as well as participated in the extracurricular life of the school community. Attended bi-monthly faculty meetings and all professional development as required.

Stepped seamlessly into classrooms on temporary bases, to continue facilitation of learning in various grades, schools, and climates. Received several long-term substitute positions as direct result of performance.