Tanna Miller
Abilene,KS
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 20 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Accomplished special education teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Education Adaptive
CKCIE USD 305 Saline County
Salina, KS
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
K-6 IRR Teacher
USD 405 RCSSC
Lyons, KS
08.2006 - 05.2023
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Elementary Education
Sterling College
Sterling, KS05.2009
Bachelor of Science - English Literature, Secondary Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.1991
Some College (No Degree) - None
Sterling College
Sterling, KS05.1986
Skills
- P>Standardized tests
- P>Curriculum selection
- P>Activity Planning
- P>Problem-solving skills
- P>Elementary education
- P>Differentiated instruction
- P>Special education
- P>Classroom management
- P>Lesson Planning
- P>Group and individual instruction
- P>Organizational skills
- P>Time management
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Adaptive
CKCIE USD 305 Saline County
08.2023 - Current
K-6 IRR Teacher
USD 405 RCSSC
08.2006 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - English Literature, Secondary Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Some College (No Degree) - None
Sterling College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Elementary Education
Sterling College
Personal Information
Title: K-6 IRR Teacher