Laura Miller
Champaign
Summary
Secondary Educator with a focus in Writing Instruction and English Literature. My goal as an educator is to empower students by fostering confidence, creativity, as well as growth in their skills of written and oral expression.
Pursuing full-time role that presents opportunities to leverage interpersonal skills, effective time management, organization and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English and Writing Instructor
Academy High School
12.2022 - Current
- Courses Taught: English I, English II, English III, English IV, Foundations of Writing, Advanced Writing, Independent Study, Yearbook, Fantasy Fiction, Mythology, Film As Art, and 1960s US History Seminar.
- Curated new curriculum responsive to students' needs, interests and abilities - including uniquely engaging activities and projects.
- Facilitated group discussions to explore interdisciplinary connections to multi-modal texts and their real world applications.
- Tutored students struggling with course material and provided both one-on-one and group writing workshops.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum for various co-taught Upper Advanced Electives
- Engaged in faculty meetings to develop and review policies.
- Sponsored the Yearbook Committee and managed contract between school and publisher.
- Guided Senior independent studies on modes of writing ranging from creative pieces of short fiction to personal essays about the African-American diaspora.
- Organized and co-led various school events such as academic showcases, field trips, and dances.
Substitute Teacher
Armstrong Township High School
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by teachers in ELA, Science, Spanish, Mathematics, Physical Education, and Special Education classes to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Administrative Assistant
Miller & Hendren LLP
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted in preparation of various types of legal documents and materials.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Documented billing using QuickBooks and maintained communications with clientele regarding balances.
- Answered multi-line phone system, facilitated mail and email correspondences, composed internal memos, delivered messages to staff and greeted visitors.
Apartment Cleaner
Miller Family Properties
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and prepared apartments, duplexes, and townhomes for incoming and outgoing tenants
- Furniture moving
- Property maintenance and landscaping
- Assisted with property tours and lease signings
Children's Department Sales Associate
Art Mart
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to recommend targeted educational products for children of all ages.
- Assisted in selecting and ordering age-appropriate books and merchandise for children of all ages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2022
Skills
- Office administration
- Time management and adaptability
- Collaborative teamwork and positive interpersonal relationships
- Professional correspondences and communication
- Working with individuals at varying stages of language acquisition
- Adept at producing creative written content for a wide range of purposes
- Experienced with various software programs, digital tools, and platforms
- Composition and management of documents
- Creation of responsive multi-modal curricula catering to diverse groups of students with wide-ranging skillsets
- Conflict resolution and behavioral management
- Academic advisement, mentoring, and student support
Related Educational Experience
University Primary School Champaign, IL
Early Field Placement February - March 2019
- Observed and assisted in a multi-grade classroom (4th and 5th grade) once a week
- Facilitated independent learning activities for students such as reading and mathematic practice worksheets.
Monticello High School Monticello, IL
Field Placement January - May 2021
- Observed and assisted in Journalism, 9th grade English, and 11th grade AP English classrooms.
- Led socratic seminars, small group discussions and other class activities.
Rantoul Township High School Rantoul, IL
Field Placement September - December 2021
- Observed and assisted in 9th and 10th grade ELA classrooms.
- Created lessons made adaptable for students learning remotely and in person.
Armstrong Township High School Armstrong, IL
Student Teaching Placement January- May 2022
- Full takeover of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELA courses.
- Kept accurate and current attendance and grading records to maintain file compliance.
- Created units of study centering around a core text or theme.
- Fostered a strong rapport with students and parents through open communication.
Certification
- Professional Educator License (PEL) in English Secondary Education
- CPR & AED Certified
- PADI Open Water Diving Certified
Timeline
English and Writing Instructor
Academy High School
12.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Armstrong Township High School
05.2022 - 12.2022
Children's Department Sales Associate
Art Mart
06.2018 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant
Miller & Hendren LLP
01.2017 - 12.2022
Apartment Cleaner
Miller Family Properties
06.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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