Service activities through church and school, spending time with family and friends, reading, crafts, painting, baking, & exercising
Randi Mills
Martinez,USA
Summary
Currently seeking employment at Augusta University as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Education and Director of Clinical Practice for the College of Education and Human Development.
Job ID: 296612
As a current part-time employee of Augusta University, I have been looking forward to finding a position that matched my interests, educational background, and areas of expertise. This role combines my goals for continuing to work with adult learners and the desire to merge my extensive experience in public education. This is commensurate with my Doctoral Concentrations in Organizational Leadership and Reading.
As an educator for 26 years, I am equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence. I am known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse student needs. I am skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and educational technology integration. Lastly, I am a reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
06.2023 - Current
Function: Develop and deliver engaging course materials for Graduate students. Facilitate interactive discussions to enhance student understanding of complex topics and foster their professional growth.
Evaluate student performance through assessments and provide constructive feedback.
Position: Online Adjunct Professor for AU
Early Intervention Reading Teacher
Stevens Creek Elementary School
Martinez, GA
06.2013 - Current
- Function: Currently serving Intensive and Strategic KG-5th grade students to build literacy acquisition. Continuous progress monitoring and data analysis are employed to adjust instruction and meet students' needs. This role encompasses collaboration with administration, school faculty, and community stakeholders.
- Position: Intensive Reading Teacher in Columbia County, GA
Reading Coach
Silver Sands Middle School
Port Orange, Florida
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Function: Served both students and teachers, 6-8
- Position: Reading Coach (School year(s) 11-12 and 12-13)
- Function: (School year 10-11) Taught 6th grade Reading:
- Position: Core Reading Teacher
- 2 double intensive classes (FCAT Level: 1) & 2 core advanced classes (FCAT Levels: 4 & 5)
- Site Location: Silver Sands Middle School
Self-Contained ESE Teacher
Westside Elementary School
Daytona Beach, Florida
08.2000 - 07.2010
- Function: Previously taught Self-Contained ESE students in grades 3-5, Direct Instruction (varied levels), Lowest 30% Reading Intervention students in grades 3-5, K-2 Reading Intervention, Reading Block for grades 2, 3, & 5, and served on the Leadership team & the Curriculum team
- Position(s): Self-Contained ESE Teacher (5 years) & Reading Intervention Teacher (5 years)
- Site location: Westside Elementary
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership And Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Miami, Florida05-2020
Master of Science (MS) - Reading K-12
Nova Southeastern University
Port Orange, Florida01-2003
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
University of Central Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida01-2000
Associate of Arts (AA) - undefined
Daytona Beach Community College
Daytona Beach, Florida01-1998
High School - undefined
Johnston Senior High School
Johnston, Rhode Island01-1995
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Diversity awareness
- Workshop facilitation
- Classroom presentations
- Lesson development
- Research and analysis
- Student engagement
- Faculty communication
- Subject matter expertise
- Online class discussion
- Student motivation
- Group instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Technology integration
- Individualized support
- Curriculum assessment
- Student performance evaluation
- Curriculum delivery
- Differentiated instruction
- Online learning tools
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
Affiliations
PAGE, PTO, & ILA
Interests
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Augusta University
06.2023 - Current
Early Intervention Reading Teacher
Stevens Creek Elementary School
06.2013 - Current
Reading Coach
Silver Sands Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Self-Contained ESE Teacher
Westside Elementary School
08.2000 - 07.2010
Master of Science (MS) - Reading K-12
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts (AA) - undefined
Daytona Beach Community College
High School - undefined
Johnston Senior High School
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership And Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Areas of Teacher Certification in Georgia
Reading (P-12), Early Childhood Education (P-5), Sp Ed Learning Disabilities (P-12) Consultative, Sp Ed Reading Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12), Sp Ed Math, Science, & Social Science Cognitive Levels (P-5)
Areas of Teacher Certification in Florida
Reading K-12, Specific Learning Disabilities K-12, & General Education K-6
Leadership
- Served as the Silver Sands Middle School Reading Coach for all 6-8 students and teachers & also serving as the Reading Department Chair
- Served on the SSMS Leadership Team & the SSMS Security Team
- Previously served as: ESE Technology Contact, District Reading Contact, PTA Board: Membership, School Advisory Council (SAC) member (Secretary), PLC Leadership Team, Westside Leadership Team, Westside Curriculum Team, Westside Security Team, & Westside Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Committee.
Professional Development Given
- SSMS: VSET Trainer (Volusia System for Evaluating Teachers), Literacy Anchor Strategies (Common Core State Standards), Scan-Tron Achievement Series
- Westside: FAIR Trainer, Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Trainer, Various Soaring Trainings specific to needs at Westside: For example, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and various school-based study groups
Teacher Model at SSMS
Members of the District Reading Dept., reading coaches, and several intensive teachers observed my instruction for the intensive block classes from Community Centers Learning East (CCLC) and from Silver Sands Middle
Recognition
- SSMS: Port Orange “Chamber Excellence in Education” (December 2012), “SSMS Teacher of the Month” (February 2012,) and Volusia County Schools “Outstanding Reading Teacher” Nominee (April 2011)
- Westside: “Teacher of the Year” Nominee, “Teacher of the Month” (twice)
Additional Information
Family: Husband and three daughters: Aliviah (27), Amiyah (18), & Amelia (9) & Bonus Children: Tyra (28), Makiya (21), Michael (20), Bonus Grandson Easton (9)