Sarah Miller
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience in the School District of Osceola County, skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven track record of fostering positive relationships with students and parents, while effectively differentiating instruction and collaborating with other staff members to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to creating engaging lesson plans that meet diverse learning needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
St. Cloud Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Taught 4th Grade for one year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with Abeka curriculum to meet educational objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members.
- Implemented reading center rotations that aligned to standards and held students accountable for their center work.
- Applied differentiation during both whole group and small group instruction.
- Worked in conjunction with other school personnel to implement Individual Education Plans and Section 504s.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for ESE, ESOL, and students on a Section 504.
- Implemented the use of Class Dojo to share daily notes taken in class, homework, and reviews.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Virtual Tutor
Coach Kelly
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with a variety of grade levels.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
ESOL Teacher for Adult Learners
Pluris Language School
02.2024 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Successfully improved Portuguese-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Facilitated learning of English language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Organized and facilitated field trips centered around English.
- Worked with adult students to generate comprehensive understanding of English.
Elementary School Teacher
Narcoossee Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Taught 3rd Grade for eight years.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards to meet educational objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members.
- Educated students in the understanding and application of Stephen Covey’s The Leader in Me principles.
- Educated students in the understanding and application of AVID and AVID strategies.
- Implemented reading center rotations that aligned to standards and held students accountable for their center work.
- Applied differentiation during both whole group and small group instruction.
- Analyzed, discussed, and used data to effectively group students.
- Developed Education Plans for Gifted students.
- Worked in conjunction with other school personnel to develop Individual Education Plans and Section 504s.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for ESE, ESOL, and students on a Section 504.
- Implemented the use of Class Dojo to share daily notes taken in class, homework, and reviews.
- During my time at Narcoossee, I fulfilled a variety of roles to include the following: Gifted Classroom Teacher, ESE Classroom Teacher, Co-teacher, Lighthouse Team Member, and assisted/headed field trips.
Elementary School Teacher
Ventura Elementary School
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Taught 2nd Grade for four years.
- Taught 3rd Grade for one year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards to meet educational objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members.
- Implemented reading center rotations that aligned to standards and held students accountable for their center work.
- Applied differentiation during both whole group and small group instruction.
- Analyzed, discussed, and used data to effectively group students.
- Developed Education Plans for Gifted students.
- Worked in conjunction with other school personnel to develop Individual Education Plans and Section 504s.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for ESE, ESOL, and students on a Section 504.
- Implemented the use of Class Dojo to share daily notes taken in class, homework, and reviews.
- During my time at Ventura, I fulfilled a variety of roles to include the following: PBS Committee Member, Co-teacher, Dual Language Teacher, Literacy Council, New Teacher Mentor, Gifted Classroom Teacher, voted Grade Level Chair, and assisted/headed field trips
Paraprofessional
Neptune Elementary School
10.2009 - 08.2011
- During my time at Neptune, I fulfilled a variety of roles to include the following: long-term substitute for a first grade classroom, afterschool tutor for third grade and fifth grade, Voyager program instructor, facilitator of a reading intervention computer lab, enrichment block teacher for kindergarten and first grade, and assistant to the literacy coach.
- Developed lesson plans.
- Collaborated with team members to accomplish tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Created Learning-Focused Strategies (LFS) bulletin boards.
- Implemented reading center rotations.
- Applied differentiated instruction by using varied teaching strategies and techniques.
- Monitored and kept accurate track of students’ progress and performance.
- Proctored state assessments.
- Demonstrated my ability to use the GRADE/GMADE scanning system, Pinnacle, Voyager program material, FCAT Explorer, Kid Biz, Compass Odyssey, Think Central, V-Math, and Ticket to Read.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
11.2006 - 09.2010
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Field trip organization
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Administering state and district assessments
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- ESOL Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
St. Cloud Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
Virtual Tutor
Coach Kelly
02.2024 - Current
ESOL Teacher for Adult Learners
Pluris Language School
02.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Narcoossee Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Ventura Elementary School
08.2011 - 08.2016
Paraprofessional
Neptune Elementary School
10.2009 - 08.2011
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
11.2006 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
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