Stephanie Miner
Princeton ,TX
Summary
Articulate professional with substantial experience in assisting professors, administrators, and supporting students. Skilled in curriculum development and assessment with understanding of different learning styles and abilities. Smart and committed to creating safe and inclusive environment for diverse populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Melissa ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Assisted and supervised 22 children through entire school day.
Virtual 2nd Grade Teacher
Lone Star Language Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Created and revised new PYP (Primary Years Programme) unit of inquiry quarterly with grade level team members, PYP Coordinator, and PYP Director.
- Created quarterly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Encouraged PYP students use their initiative to take responsibility and ownership of their learning.
- Created environment that modeled IB Learner Profile and IB Attitudes and inquiry-based instruction for students to grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Increased student average standardized test scores from beginning of year to end of year by 60%.
- Collaborated with other teachers for interdisciplinary lesson planning, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
Pre-K Teacher
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
RTI Interventionist Aide
Brazosport ISD
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by helping develop IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to school leadership.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing RTI strategies and interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop targeted intervention plans for struggling students.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adjusting instruction and intervention methods as needed for optimal results.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of North Texas
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout semester.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Served as liaison between faculty members and students, addressing concerns and facilitating resolution of issues promptly.
- Organized review sessions before exams, aiding students in identifying key areas of focus for optimal test preparation.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Assisted in development of course materials, ensuring content was relevant and engaging for students.
AVID Mentor/Tutor
Plano ISD
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Prepared students to commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college.
- Assisted ESL/ELL students as needed.
- Used Socratic questioning method to bring students to higher level of understanding.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling And Human Development
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2013
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- School Community Relations
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Special Education
Certification
TEFL Certification
Texas Educator Certificate:
ESL Supplemental
Early Childhood-6th Generalist Core Subjects
4th-8th Social Studies
Science of Teaching Reading
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Melissa ISD
08.2021 - Current
Virtual 2nd Grade Teacher
Lone Star Language Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
05.2019 - 07.2020
RTI Interventionist Aide
Brazosport ISD
01.2019 - 05.2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of North Texas
07.2014 - 06.2015
AVID Mentor/Tutor
Plano ISD
01.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Education - Counseling And Human Development
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of North Texas
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