Milissa Ross
Youngville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Lead Teacher with experience in preschool and pre-K settings. Strong background in project-based learning, age-appropriate discipline, and reflective teaching. Known for creating interactive lessons that build teamwork, critical thinking, and a growth mindset in young learners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Episcopal School of Acadiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
08.2020 - Current
- Planned lesson activities with interactive tasks and creative play.
- Directed creative thinking through problem-solving tasks and art projects to stimulate imagination.
- Facilitated group projects that enhanced teamwork and critical thinking skills among students.
- Initiated conversations with students about their interests and daily routines to foster engagement.
Assistant Teacher PK 4
Episcopal School of Acadiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Reinforced lesson directions with small-group and one-on-one support.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Prepared classroom materials for daily instruction and activities.
- Supervised students during lessons, transitions, and playground activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Innovative Early Childhood Education
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Long Island University Global College
Brooklyn, NY12-1999
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM05-1997
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Activity planning
- Lesson adaptation
- Activity coordination
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
- Family engagement
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Reflective teaching
- Creative problem-solving
- Collaborative learning
- Growth mindset
Certification
- Mindfulness certification
- yoga certified
- CPR certified
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Episcopal School of Acadiana
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher PK 4
Episcopal School of Acadiana
08.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Innovative Early Childhood Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Long Island University Global College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Santa Fe Community College