Miranda Garrison
Summary
Dedicated and passionate elementary school teacher with a diverse background in teaching. Skilled in creating a learning environment conducive to learning through inclusive lessons and positive interactions with students. Specializing in classroom management, empathy, patience, and hands-on lessons. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Heritage Family Parent's Day Out
Tuttle, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
3rd Grade Teacher
Moore Public Schools Foundation
Moore, OK
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught professional development courses to fellow teachers.
- Part of a team of teachers who led staff development activities to develop a school-wide classroom and behavior management program.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open ended questions during class discussions.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Western Heights Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Taught Professional Development courses to fellow teachers.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking through questioning techniques, discussions, and problem solving tasks.
- Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing proactive strategies such as positive reinforcement and redirection techniques.
4th and 6th Grade Teacher
Moore Public Schools Foundation
Moore, OK
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive classroom environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through project-based learning activities.
- Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in classroom.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Created an organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided individualized instruction for students who required additional support.
- Developed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote a safe learning atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK12-2004
High School Diploma -
Tuttle High School
Tuttle, OK05-2001
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Interactive learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Behavioral management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Heritage Family Parent's Day Out
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Moore Public Schools Foundation
08.2018 - 05.2020
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Western Heights Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2011
4th and 6th Grade Teacher
Moore Public Schools Foundation
08.2005 - 05.2009
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
01.2005 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Tuttle High School
Similar Profiles
Jazmin TyoJazmin Tyo
Patient Care Representative at Heritage One Day SurgeryPatient Care Representative at Heritage One Day Surgery
LaToscha LeslieLaToscha Leslie
Caregiver at Heritage Home & Day HealthcareCaregiver at Heritage Home & Day Healthcare
Jaden CarrollJaden Carroll
Sales Professional at Globe Life Family Heritage DivisionSales Professional at Globe Life Family Heritage Division