Stephanie Millard
Smyrna,GA
Summary
High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
Training on Social Emotional Behavior Activities catered to at risk students in problem centered settings.
Teacher to Student Data chats focusing on strengths and weaknesses and how to improve upon them.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Clayton County Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Teacher
Feagin Mill Middle School
Warner Robins, GA
Aug1996 - Jun2000
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.(Recess)
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Worked with Team once weekly to discuss students on SST then meet with parents individually through scheduled meetings.
- Served on Textbook Adoption Committee
- Served as Dance Team Coach with Colleague.
Teacher
Woodland Middle School
Atlanta, GA
Aug2000 - May2018
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads, and computers to address common core goals.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance learning experience.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Taught groups of up to 5 to 7 groups per 30 students and provided individual support.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Served on Leadership Team
- Virtual Learning/ Simultaneous teaching
Teacher
Ronald E. McNair Middle School
Atlanta, GA
Aug2018 - Jun2021
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.(Recess)
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Served on Leadership Team
- Taught Virtual/Simultaneous (face to face) Teaching during the pandemic
Education
Master of Science - Middle School Education
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA06.1992
Skills
- Teaching Social Studies 25 years
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Data Based Conferences with Students; Discuss Strengths/Weaknesses to improve scores
- Team Incentives to increase at home technology use
- Team Incentives to increase morale
- Mediation and Advocacy Talent
- Differentiated Instruction
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Tutoring and After School Help
- Virtual/Simultaneous Teaching
- Asynchronous Learning
- Inclusion Teaching (Workshops)
- Leadership Team
- During the summer of June 2021, I developed Lesson Plans, Informal Assessments, Common Assessment, and Summatiive Assessments for the 6th Grade Social Studies Departments upcoming school year, 2021-2022
Cover letter
Stephanie L. Millard
February 2024
To whom it may concern, I believe I possess the necessary skills you are seeking as well as experience and would make a valuable addition to your School District Family. As my resume indicates, I possess many years experience of teaching, 25 years in the Public School System and 2 years in an Alternative classroom setting at a youth detention facility.
Most recently, my job responsibilities match my qualifications you are seeking. I've attached my resume for review and look forward to speaking with you further regarding any available positions made especially for me in order to make a difference in the lives of our children.
Sincerely,
Stephanie L. Millard
Certification
Middle Grades Social Studies Issuance Date: 07/01/22-06/30/27
Middle Grades Science Issuance Date: 07/01/22-06/30/27
Middle Grades Language Arts Issuance Date: 07/01/22-06/30/27
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Clayton County Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher
Feagin Mill Middle School
Aug1996 - Jun2000
Teacher
Woodland Middle School
Aug2000 - May2018
Teacher
Ronald E. McNair Middle School
Aug2018 - Jun2021
Master of Science - Middle School Education
Fort Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Fort Valley State University
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