THERESA MILLER
Fontana,USA
Summary
Accomplished educator with over twenty years in secondary business education, specializing in curriculum development and teacher mentorship. As an Assistant Clinical Professor, successfully guided teacher candidates to secure teaching positions, utilizing innovative instructional methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Clinical Professor
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Successfully supervised three teacher candidates, all of whom secured teaching positions following completion of their clinical experiences.
- Supervise and mentor teacher candidates during their clinical teaching experiences.
- Observe teacher candidates in classroom settings and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth.
- Evaluate candidates' instructional practices, classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, and professional dispositions.
- Collaborated with cooperating teachers and school personnel to enhance clinical experiences for teacher candidates.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships among teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, schools, and university teacher-education programs.
- Guided teacher candidates in developing essential knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions for effective teaching.
- Conducted post-observation conferences, offering tailored recommendations for ongoing professional development.
Business Education Teacher
Community High School District 155
Crystal Lake, IL
08.2002 - 06.2025
- Taught twenty-three years of business education and computer-related courses at the secondary level.
- Developed and taught dual-credit, college-level coursework, preparing students for postsecondary education and career success.
- Taught a diverse range of subjects, including Marketing, Business Law, Introduction to Business, Computer Business Applications, Personal Finance, Cooperative Education, and Entrepreneurship.
- Designed standards-aligned curriculum and instructional materials to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Used hands-on learning, multimedia presentations, technology, real-world examples, and project-based learning to increase student engagement.
- Built strong relationships with students while maintaining a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Partnered with local businesses and community organizations to create authentic career experiences for students.
- Organized field trips and coordinated guest speakers to expose students to career opportunities and real-world applications of classroom concepts.
- Organized and directed marketing-class curriculum fundraiser, generating over $150,000 in college scholarships for students.
- Recognized for excellence in teaching and commitment to student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Williams Bay, WI01-2007
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01-2004
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Webster Groves, MO01-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Columbia College
Columbia MO01-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
McHenry County College
01-1997
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Relationships
- Adaptive instruction
- Project coordination
- Teaching excellence
- Classroom management
- Assessment
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Clinical supervision
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- Project-Based Learning
- Leadership
- Time Management
Honors And Awards
- Liberty Bell Award, McHenry County Bar Association, 2024
- Employee of the Month, Cary-Grove High School, 2023
- Distinguished Educator of Personal Finance, Next Gen Personal Finance, 2022
Technology And Instructional Skills
- Microsoft & Productivity: Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Google Workspace: Google Drive, Meet, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
- Educational Technology: Canvas Learning Management System, Skyward Student Management System, TestOut, Nearpod, Canva
- Digital & Creative: Adobe Photoshop, HTML coding
- Instructional Expertise: Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Dual-Credit Instruction, Project-Based Learning, Design Thinking, Differentiated Instruction, Blended Learning, Online Teaching, Assessment Development
- Professional Skills: Teacher Supervision, Mentoring, Instructional Coaching, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Planning and Coordination, Organization, Time Management, Relationship Building
Professional Licenses And Credentials
- Illinois Professional Educator License, Business Education-2075354, Illinois General Administrative Endorsement
- Wisconsin Business Education License, 1001463047
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Professor
Illinois State University
01.2026 - Current
Business Education Teacher
Community High School District 155
08.2002 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Illinois State University
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Columbia College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
McHenry County College