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Tamara Mileham

South Elgin,IL

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Summit School, Inc., specializing in student engagement and differentiated instruction. Proven track record in fostering positive learning environments and enhancing parent communication. Skilled in developing IEPs and implementing effective teaching strategies to support diverse learners, ensuring academic success and emotional well-being. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, including a Master's Program in School Administration.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

LBS1 - High School Program Coordinator

Summit School. Inc.
10.2023 - Current
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules while making sure progress and grade reports were sent to parents and districts in a timely manner.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Participation in adhering to school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during classes.

High School Special Education Teacher

Summit School, Inc.
09.2002 - Current
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.

6th Grade Teacher

Chicago Archdiocese - St. Francis Borgia School
08.1994 - 06.2022
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Online learning
  • Parent communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Social-emotional learning

Timeline

LBS1 - High School Program Coordinator

Summit School. Inc.
10.2023 - Current

High School Special Education Teacher

Summit School, Inc.
09.2002 - Current

6th Grade Teacher

Chicago Archdiocese - St. Francis Borgia School
08.1994 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies

DePaul University

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