Mary Jo Miller
499 Prairie Knoll Drive, Poplar Grove,IL
Summary
Dedicated and innovative educator, committed to being a life-long learner. Focused on creating a student centered atmosphere that engages and motivates all students to succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Belvidere School District 100
South Middle School, Belvidere, IL
08.2013 - 06.2024
- Aligned and implemented lesson plans based on Common Core ELA Standards
- Developed lesson plans for co-taught learning environment
- Used MAP data to drive classroom learning instruction
- Incorporated Canvas LMS Personalized Mastery Path Learning/Summit Playlist
- Utilized daily learning targets for all lessons/units with Marzano Proficiency Scales / Illinois Learning Standards to enhance student learning responsibility, clarity, and focus.
- 1:1 pilot classroom implementing technology
- Student Council Advisor for Belvidere South Middle School focused on focused on school and community service. (2010-2015)
- Yearbook Sponsor for Belvidere South Middle School (2016-2020)
7th Grade Teacher - Math, Science, Social Studies
Belvidere School District 100
South Middle School, Belvidere, IL
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Aligned and implemented lesson plans based on Common Core Standards for mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Used AIMSweb and MAP testing data to drive classroom instruction
- Successfully created differentiated math learning centers. ▪Utilized daily learning targets for all lessons/units, and used Marzano Proficiency Scales to enhance student learning responsibility, clarity, and focus.
- Developed Student Responsibility Report and Rubric for all students based on school PBIS behavior plan.
- Initiated Homework Club for 7th Grade Team Freedom. ▪Monthly parent contact through student written newsletter in both English and Spanish.
- Student Council Advisor for Belvidere South Middle School focused on school and community service. (2010-2015)
6th / 8th Grade Intervention Teacher - ELA/Math
Belvidere School District 100
South Middle School, Belvidere, IL
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Aligned and implemented lesson plans based on National Core Standards for mathematics for small group differentiated instruction.
- Weekly AIMSweb monitoring of student progress in both math and reading.
- Utilized daily learning targets for math lessons.
- Trained and implemented in research based Read 180 reading program.
- Initiated Homework Club for both 6th and 8th Grade students. ▪Student Council Advisor for Belvidere South Middle School focused on school and community service. (2010-2015)
3rd / 4th Elementary Teacher
Belvidere School District 100
Lincoln Elementary, Belvidere, IL
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Aligned and implemented lessons based on Illinois Learning Standards.
- Developed balanced literacy centers with guided reading focus on reading strategies, 6+Writing Traits.
- Implemented interventions in classroom lessons-“6 Minute Solutions and Math Minutes”.
- Weekly parent contact through newsletter in both English and Spanish.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons via classroom Smartboard.
- Initiated Homework Club for classroom grade level students. ▪Created and implemented Student Council for grades 3 through 5, served as Advisor. Student Council focused on school and community service.
Education
MBA - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2005
Associate of Applied Science -
Harper College
Palatine, IL06.1979
High School Diploma -
Fremd High School
Palatine, IL06.1977
Professional Groups
-2008 District Vocabulary Committee /2008
-Reading Across the Curriculum at Belvidere South Middle School
-Safety Committee – Lincoln Elementary School and Belvidere South Middle School
-2014 Reading Night Committee
-2015 Summer Reading Committee
-2015-2016 Foundation for Excellence Grant Recipient for Reading Rocks!
-2016 -2017 Belvidere South PVO Grant Recipient for Race to the Common Reading Incentive
-2016 - 2018 6th Grade ELA Curriculum Representative
Timeline
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Belvidere School District 100
08.2013 - 06.2024
7th Grade Teacher - Math, Science, Social Studies
Belvidere School District 100
08.2011 - 05.2013
6th / 8th Grade Intervention Teacher - ELA/Math
Belvidere School District 100
08.2010 - 05.2011
3rd / 4th Elementary Teacher
Belvidere School District 100
08.2007 - 05.2010
MBA - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Associate of Applied Science -
Harper College
High School Diploma -
Fremd High School