PEARL MILLS

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Results-focused Teacher with successful history of introducing new technologies to classrooms and collaborating with team teachers to create dynamic lesson plans. Skilled at resource management and classroom budgeting. Knowledgeable about IEP planning and classroom inclusion strategies. Creative Instructional Coach/Data Specialist offering fifteen (15) years of experience developing and implementing English/Reading course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Highly tolerant Teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Gifted professional with 39-years teaching career in English areas. Talented in public speaking. Committed to helping all students reach maximum potential. Caring Teacher and Instructional Coach with 39 years of experience in English instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Served as Student Teacher Host for Purdue University NW student.

• Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
• Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
• Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
• Recognized by State Superintendent Dr. Hinckley for creating and maintaining an All-School English and Math Data Wall for grades 6-12
• Named "Teacher of the Year" at (Tolleston Middle School in 1997.
• Multiple Boys' Basketball Championships for grades 6-8
• Featured in the Gary Post Tribune and The Hammond Times for winning City Boys' Basketball Championships
• Produced and hosted two televised Youth Empowerment Summits, brought in a Producer from (B.E.T.) Black Entertainment Television
• Produced multiple locally televised Project Based Learning/ STEM Projects at multiple districts
• Highlighted as one of the McDonald's Write to Achieve Teachers.
• Coach of the Year for MS Boys' Basketball, MS Girls' Volleyball and MS Track Championship Teams
• Featured on National radio during The ISHAA 4A Boys' Basketball West Side Leadership Academy State Championship as having coached 13 of the 15 players from 6-8th grade

• Licensed Teacher - 1986-Current
• Certified Teacher, School City of East Chicago - August 2021 Previously two other districts 1986-2021
• English License - 1987- Current