Minta Miller
Miami
Summary
Highly Effective, internationally trained Language Arts Teacher dedicated to creating an enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Enriches learners of all backgrounds, styles, and abilities through the implementation of traditional and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
Miramar High School
08.2021 - Current
- Teach age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Prepare and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Lead interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Instruct classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of English Language Arts.
- Utilize multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promote effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administer assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluate academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Complete in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Language Arts Teacher and Title I Liaison
Broward County Public Schools
Attucks Middle School, FL
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Utilized multimedia strategies to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Developed activities and integrate technology to diversify instruction and promote college and career readiness
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to share student success data and insights
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in the material
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network
- Helped students develop the academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Gathered, organized and tracked Title I field paperwork
- Named one of Broward's Top 100 Canvas users
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
Second Grade Dual Language Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
Oakland Park Elementary School, FL
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Served as Equity Liaison and SGA Advisor
- Taught Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics to second grade students
- Tutored after-school ELL camp
- Taught Reading in Spanish to Dual Language learners
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Attended workshops to acquire knowledge about equity, disparity, student motivation and engaging learning activities
- Provided one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Motivated student use of technology in classroom and at home
- Worked with and average of 15 students per class
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Translated Parent-Teacher conferences for non-English-speaking parents
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
- Administered and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Aided in coordination of Rickard's Holiday Zone Show (December 2017)
- Awarded The Best and the Brightest Scholarship (2016-2017)
Teacher Trainer/Collaborating Teacher
IES Juana de Castilla
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with Bilingual Department Teachers and Administration to ensure improvement of Bilingual Program
- Introduced innovative teaching strategies to English and Bilingual Department teachers
- Taught English to secondary school students
- Enriched Social Studies for students in Bilingual Section
- Coordinated Global Classrooms/Model UN Program within school
- Effectively prepared students to participate in Global Classrooms Model UN
- Successfully prepared students for KET, PET, and FCE Cambridge exams
- Conducted English Conversational lessons with teaching staff
- Created and utilized innovative educational materials: presentations, games, projects, and multimedia activities
- Evaluated oral and written exams and activities
- Created liaisons with Bilingual Department teachers around Europe to arrange international student exchanges
- Chaperoned students on educational overnight field trips
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
Language and Cultural Assistant
IES Antonio Gala
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught English to secondary school students Taught Social Studies, Natural Science, Art, and Music to the Bilingual Section
- Successfully prepared students for KET and PET Cambridge exams
- Conducted English Conversational lessons with teaching staff Created and utilized innovative educational materials
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
Language Assistant
Colegio Torrente Ballester
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Taught English to students of all grade levels
- Monitored students during excursions
- Successfully prepared students for Cambridge and Trinity exams
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
Education
PhD. Curriculum And Instruction
Barry University
Miami, FL06.2026
Master of Education - Bilingual and Multicultural Education
Universidad De Alcalá
Alcala de Henares, Spain2012
TEFL Certification - TEFL
International TEFL Teacher Training
Online07.2011
Study Abroad - Spanish
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica
Puntarenas, Costa Rica2010
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH2010
Skills
- Expertise in Bilingual Education
- Managing classrooms for diverse populations
- Strong collaborator
- Experience with instructional design
- Innovative learning environment
- Extensive English grammar knowledge
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Test proctoring
- Fluent in Spanish
- Extensive Spanish grammar knowledge
- Culturally sensitive
- Curriculum implementation
- Data driven instruction
References
References Available upon Request
Certification
- English 6-12
- Elementary Education K-6
- ESOL K-12
- Spanish K-12
- Gifted Endorsed
- C1 Proficiency in Spanish according to the Common European Framework for Languages
Technological Proficiency
Proficient in the following programs, with frequent implementation in the classroom:
- Recordex
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Canvas
- Office 365
- Clever
- MyHRW
- Vocabulary.com
- NewsELA
- IReady
- Nearpod
- BASIS
- Learning Across Broward
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish
- Intermediate proficiency in French
Hobbies
- Travel
- Learning
- Reading
- Fitness
- Sports
- Cooking
Timeline
Language Arts Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Language Arts Teacher and Title I Liaison
Broward County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Second Grade Dual Language Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher Trainer/Collaborating Teacher
IES Juana de Castilla
09.2014 - 06.2016
Language and Cultural Assistant
IES Antonio Gala
10.2012 - 06.2014
Language Assistant
Colegio Torrente Ballester
09.2011 - 06.2012
PhD. Curriculum And Instruction
Barry University
Master of Education - Bilingual and Multicultural Education
Universidad De Alcalá
TEFL Certification - TEFL
International TEFL Teacher Training
Study Abroad - Spanish
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Youngstown State University