Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Publications
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Miracle Pryor

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Enthusiastic educator in early childhood education passionate about quality teaching and positive and enriching learning environments that would improve student performance. Ability to plan and implement educational activities to fulfill individual learning needs. Seeking to transition to a new role to that would allow me to grow and provide education beyond the classroom while using my current skills and abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead VPK Teacher

O2BKids Newberry Park
06.2023 - Current
  • Create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
  • Supervise up to 20 children daily.
  • Prepare and implement lesson plans using developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and implemented strategies to improve progress.
  • Monitor and assess students' academic, social, and emotional progress and record in individual files.
  • Organize and supervise large and small group activities.
  • Establish positive relationships with students and families.
  • Maintain all licensing, sanitation and safety procedures.

Head Start & VPK Teacher/Aide

Episcopal Children's Services
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in implementing culturally sensitive educational activities and followed Creative Curriculum.
  • Guided students in developing socio-emotional, cognitive, physical etc. skills.
  • Provided a nurturing, safe, and positive learning environment.
  • Assisted in instruction and supervision of up to 20 children.
  • Communicated with parents via conferences, notes, and home visits.
  • Conducted daily health checks, record keeping and proper sanitation and hygiene practices as well as state standards.
  • Conducted observations and assessments via group and individual instruction.

Kindergarten-First Grade Teacher

PASSAGE Christian Academy
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Fostered a nurturing and positive classroom culture to encourage individual student's academic, socio-emotional, and spiritual development.
  • Provided whole group and individual instruction both in-person and virtual using approved curriculum and other differentiated activities.
  • Established excellent rapport with students, parents, faculty, and school administration through verbal and/or written communication.
  • Implemented daily classroom and school-wide safety routines and procedures including daily temperature checks, social distancing, sanitation.

Receptionist/Float Teacher

O2B Kids Archer Road
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct staff.
  • Provided clerical by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Forwarded all enrollment inquiries to appropriate team members.
  • Handled transactions and cash payments for tuition fees and snack purchases.
  • Provided classroom support and lunch coverage for teachers as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2018

Associate in Arts (AA) - Elementary Education

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
04.2011

High school diploma - undefined

Santa Fe High School
Alachua, FL
06.2006

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Customer Service
  • Lesson Planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Handles stress effectively
  • Parent Communication

Certification

  • Child Development Associate, June 2022
  • Adult, Child, and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid


Awards

Educator of the Year 2024-2025, O2B Kids Newberry Park


Teacher of the Year, May 2021, Passage Christian Academy

Publications

  • SYNERGY Magazine, June 2022 Juneteenth issue, contributing writer
  • Central Florida Future, Knightly News, and Knight News, contributing writer
  • HerCampus UCF, contributing writer, Spring 2013

Timeline

Lead VPK Teacher

O2BKids Newberry Park
06.2023 - Current

Head Start & VPK Teacher/Aide

Episcopal Children's Services
01.2021 - 06.2023

Kindergarten-First Grade Teacher

PASSAGE Christian Academy
09.2018 - 07.2021

Receptionist/Float Teacher

O2B Kids Archer Road
01.2017 - 07.2018

Associate in Arts (AA) - Elementary Education

Santa Fe College

High school diploma - undefined

Santa Fe High School

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Central Florida