Mili Eppinger
Flowery Branch,GA
Summary
Warm, student-focused childcare professional, trained in early childhood education (infant to early elementary school). Experienced in classroom management and lesson plan creation, as well as monitoring and managing groups of young children. Friendly and energetic professional commended for gentle firmness, and adapting materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Dedicated to giving children a happy educational experience, and passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Saint Alcuin's Classical Academy
Flowery Branch, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in preschool children.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address developmental concerns.
- Assessed children's progress through observation and documentation, adapting activities as needed.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences using art, music, and play-based activities.
- Enhanced educational materials by integrating technology into daily lesson plans for improved learning outcomes.
- Organized and participated in school events that encouraged community involvement and parental engagement.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
Teacher's Assistant
Saint John Bosco Academy
Cumming, GA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Observed and documented student behavior to inform instructional strategies and interventions.
- Maintained organized classroom space, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for learning.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in implementing lesson plans.
- Gave direct assistance to special needs students.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and commitment to education excellence.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Teacher's Assistant
Regina Caeli Academy
Norcross, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Created a classroom environment that encouraged good behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Encouraged respect for authority.
- Attended development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy for instructional strategies.
- Assessed student performance through formal testing and informational observation.
- Integrated art, music, and physical education into core subject areas when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Engaged families in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among students.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
- Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Teacher's Assistant
Friendship Learning Center
Flowery Branch, GA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- I officially worked as a floater, but spent the majority of my time in the infant and toddler rooms as an independent.
- Kept accurate record of attendance, meals served, nap times, and other important information.
- Wrote reports on student performance for administrators.
- Helped classroom teachers implement lesson plans.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Assisted teachers with curriculum implementation.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate school challenges.
- Helped students understand learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive educational setting by delivering gentle discipline.
- Assisted in supervising school events and field trips.
- Helped to create a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
Teacher's Assistant
Stepping Stone Montessori
Cumming, GA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Helped students with assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Education
No Degree -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA12-2023
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Rosary College
Greenville, SC05-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Group and individual instruction
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Special needs support
- Storytelling techniques
- Creative lesson planning
- Calm and patient
- Empathy and compassion
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Saint Alcuin's Classical Academy
08.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Saint John Bosco Academy
08.2025 - 05.2026
Teacher's Assistant
Regina Caeli Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Friendship Learning Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Stepping Stone Montessori
06.2021 - 07.2021
No Degree -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Rosary College