Mija Trammell
Copley,OH
Summary
Educator with extensive knowledge of scientifically-based reading assessment and instruction, experience teaching, coaching & providing professional development in K-12 and higher education with a primary focus on literacy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant lecturer
University of Akron
08.2021 - Current
- Courses taught: Phonics, Word Study & Spelling; Assessment & Instruction in Literacy
Literacy coach
University of Akron Center for Literacy
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers & administrators in multiple districts to increase literacy outcomes.
- Provide large and small group professional development in area districts
- Coach educators in evidence-based teaching practices and data-based decision making
- Train and mentor University of Akron Center for Literacy interns to work in local schools
- Grant writing for the UA Center for Literacy
Freelance Editor
Self-employed
03.2018 - Current
- Copy and developmental editing of non-fiction, fiction, memoirs, and poetry; Writing coach for authors seeking to improve their overall writing
Private teacher/Tutor
Self-employed
08.2006 - Current
- Improve academic achievement by providing one-on-one tutoring & support for struggling K-12 students in reading and writing.
Administrator; English department Head
CHEC Learning Cooperative
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Functioned in all aspects of leadership for homeschool co-op of 60+ families (marketing, coordinating enrollment, curriculum planning, teacher leadership, and financial management.)
Children’s Ministry Team Director
River of Life Community Church
09.2006 - 06.2015
- Plan, schedule, budget and supervise nursery, preschool, and elementary areas of children’s ministry -Plan and execute special seasonal events and annual teacher trainings
K-5 Teacher/Lead Teacher ’04-’05
Ohio Virtual Academy
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Supported classes of 60 students per year through 1-on-1 teaching, mentored parents in teaching their children, conducted regional field trips and supervised state testing
- As lead teacher, supervised 12 teachers while also working with class of 30 elementary students.
Kindergarten Teacher/Rdg Tutor
Merritt Island Christian School (FL)
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Taught half day kindergarten and worked with at-risk readers using Reading Recovery structure and strategies
Reading Recovery, Special Education (LD) & P.E. Teacher
Hunt school (TX)
08.1994 - 06.1998
- 1997-1998 Reading Recovery Teacher and Special Education Teacher (LD) 1994-1997 Special Education Teacher (LD) half-day, PE & Outdoor Ed preK-5 half-day
- Advisor for 5th & 6th grade Junior Achievement); ‘Family Language Support’ ~ Grant project working with ESL families; 1997 Chair - Recreational Division of Tx Association of PE, Health, Recreation & Dance
SPECIAL EDUCATION SELF-CONTAINED/RESOURCE ROOM Gr. 4-5
Slaton Elementary (TX)
08.1992 - 06.1993
Education
M. Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Literacy Specialization -
University of Akron
05.2021
University of Akron
05.2018
University of Texas at San Antonio
05.1998
BS in Elementary Education - Generic Special Education
Texas Tech University
05.1992
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teacher Mentoring
- Administering Diagnostic Assessments
- Assessment Analysis
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Professional Development
- Ohio Professional Teaching Certification (Elem 1-8)
- LETRS 1-8 Trained
- Completed ODE Dyslexia Modules (18 hrs)
Certification
- Currently pursuing certification as a Dyslexia Specialist (Neuhaus Education), Summer 2024
- Ohio Elementary (1-8) 5 Year Professional (June 2028)
- Texas Elementary (1-8) Provisional and Generic Special Education (PK-12), Lifetime
- Reading Recovery Certification, 1998
Affiliations
- International Dyslexia Association
- Reading League
- Ohio Council International Literacy Association
References Available
Upon request
Timeline
Assistant lecturer
University of Akron
08.2021 - Current
Literacy coach
University of Akron Center for Literacy
10.2018 - Current
Freelance Editor
Self-employed
03.2018 - Current
Administrator; English department Head
CHEC Learning Cooperative
08.2013 - 06.2016
Children’s Ministry Team Director
River of Life Community Church
09.2006 - 06.2015
Private teacher/Tutor
Self-employed
08.2006 - Current
K-5 Teacher/Lead Teacher ’04-’05
Ohio Virtual Academy
08.2002 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher/Rdg Tutor
Merritt Island Christian School (FL)
08.1998 - 06.1999
Reading Recovery, Special Education (LD) & P.E. Teacher
Hunt school (TX)
08.1994 - 06.1998
SPECIAL EDUCATION SELF-CONTAINED/RESOURCE ROOM Gr. 4-5
Slaton Elementary (TX)
08.1992 - 06.1993
M. Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Literacy Specialization -
University of Akron
University of Akron
University of Texas at San Antonio
BS in Elementary Education - Generic Special Education
Texas Tech University