Myila Granberry
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Passionate educator for 19 years with a strong desire to help students recognize the connection between learning and experience. Strong communicator who can clearly and confidently lecture students in a classroom or auditorium setting. Outgoing, energetic and motivating personality to encourage students to participate in in-class discussions and to help them learn the value of group work. Team player who is committed to contributing to departmental objectives to create an optimal experience for both students and faculty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Work Instructor
Loyola Marymount University
08.2022 - Current
- Document teaching experiences with special education teacher candidates using observation records and providing reflective feedback for lessons observed.
- Observe teacher candidates teaching two lessons and meet with candidates four times per semester for support sessions.
- Complete Formative Evaluations in the middle of the semester and an electronic Summative Evaluations at the end of the semester.
- Guide teacher candidates through the reflection process and collect the candidate's reflection comments on his/her own lesson delivery.
- Collaborate with the district employed supervisor, the fieldwork coordinator, and other coaches/partners to support the Candidate.
Education Specialist
Seneca Center of Family Agencies
05.2005 - Current
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, contributing to a supportive professional community within the school.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and implement effective teaching strategies across the school.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, staff training, and student achievement initiatives.
- Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements.
- Developed teacher hiring and training program to inspire teachers and maintain performance levels.
- Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Holy Names University
Oakland05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mills College
Oakland05.2005
Skills
- Clear communicator and confident presenter to effectively instruct students in a way that is concise and understandable
- Strong organizational skills to ensure class information including syllabi, assignments and other documentation is accessible and easy to understand
- Committed team player to work successfully with other faculty to establish course guidelines, modify curriculum and set departmental goals
- Skilled at using technology to facilitate and enhance learning and able to quickly learn the operation of new software systems
Core Qualifications
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessments & Reports
- Multidisciplinary Team Approach
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Motivation
- Parent Communication & Involvement
- Technology Integration
- Team Teaching Approach
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute - CPI Certified (2022)
Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2022)
Wilson Reading Systems (2019)
Lindamood-Bell Instruction (Seeing Stars, On Cloud Nine) (2018)
Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate (2015)
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Level II (2014)
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Level I (2009)
Timeline
Field Work Instructor
Loyola Marymount University
08.2022 - Current
Education Specialist
Seneca Center of Family Agencies
05.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Holy Names University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mills College