Melanie Miles

538 Horizon Ln ● Dekalb, IL ● 573-855-9093

www.melaniemilesteachingportfolio.weebly.com

melmiles861@gmail.com

Skills and Proficiencies

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Superior organization and time management techniques
 Possesses strong analytical and problem solving abilities
 Strong classroom management techniques

Certifications
Illinois Professional Educator License July 2018 – June 2024
Elementary Education Endorsement

New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) October 2017 – January 2023
Initial Certificate

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Provisional License June 2017 – June 2020
Elementary Education K-6

Experience
Gouverneur Elementary School 3rd Grade Teacher
SY 2017-2018
Gouverneur, New York

 Maintained both instructional and noninstructional records that are accurate,

efficient, and effective, and students contributed to its maintenance.
 Communicated frequently with families and engaged families in the instructional
program, as appropriate.
 Actively participated in the professional community and in school and district events
and projects while maintaining positive and professional relationships with
colleagues.
 Integrated center based activities aligned with the curriculum to enhance student
understanding.
 Created supplemental learning experiences for all students based on their interests
to further engage and enrich their learning.
Jefferson Community College Workshop Instructor
in collaboration with Fall 2017
Jefferson Lewis Teacher Center Watertown, New York

 Developing Self-Assessment Tools for Students

 Infusing Technology into Literacy Lessons
 Structuring Guided Reading Groups for Success

West Carthage Elementary School Student Teacher

January 2017 – May 2017
Carthage, New York

 Completed 4 weeks of Solo Teaching in a Kindergarten classroom

 Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans
 Integrated flexible seating
 Developed multiple student self-assessments
 Collaborated with grade level across multiple content areas
 Participated in faculty and parent conferences
 #booksnaps Week 1 winner

Carthage Central School District Substitute Teacher

October 2016 – Present
Carthage, New York

 Substituted at Black River and West Carthage Elementary School in Kindergarten to

4th grade classrooms
 Accurately followed daily schedule established by classroom teacher
 Communicated clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects as assigned
by the classroom teacher
 Familiarized myself with and implemented established rules of classroom behavior
and procedure, and maintained order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
 Maintained a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to
the maturity and interests of the students
 Communicated with the classroom teacher essential information in regards to the
students

Indian River Central School District Substitute Teacher

September 2016 – Present
Philadelphia, New York

 Substituted at Calcium Primary, Evans Mills Primary, Philadelphia Primary, Theresa

Primary, Antwerp Primary, and Intermediate School in Kindergarten to 5th grade
classrooms
Hawaii Department of Education Substitute Teacher
November 2015 – May 2016

 Substituted at Hale Kula Elementary, Wheeler Elementary, and Wheeler Middle

School

Clarksville Montgomery County Substitute Teacher

School System March 2015 – May 2015
Clarksville, Tennessee

 Substituted grades pre-K to 5 in 9 elementary schools

Hawaii Department of Education Educational Assistant

Hale Kula Elementary School July 2014 – February 2015
Wahiawa, Hawaii

 Worked in a team of two general education teachers and a special education teacher
in two Kindergarten inclusion classrooms
 Performed basic administrative tasks for seven Kindergarten classrooms
 Supervised students before and after school to ensure safety and mutual respect
 Guided students through small group and individual activities
 Encouraged students to focus, stay on task, and be self-directed learners
 Administered baseline and quarterly testing
 Worked with students on journal writing focusing on phonetic spelling, appropriate
spacing between words, capitalization, and punctuation
 Completed 8 hours of training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training program

Math Tutor School Year 2012-2013

Columbia, South Carolina

 Tutored 3rd grade student in adding and subtracting fractions, converting mixed
numbers into improper fractions, long division, and polygons.

Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu Master of Arts in Teaching
April 2015 to May 2017
 GPA 4.0
 Passed Hawaii Praxis II

Waipahu Community School for Adults Substitute Teacher Certificate

September 2015
 Expiration September 1, 2020

University of Maryland University College Bachelor of Science

May 2012
  Management Studies with a minor in Finance
 GPA 3.643
 Dean’s List 2010, 2011, & 2012

University of Maryland University College Undergraduate Certificate

August 2011
 Accounting
 Principles of Accounting I and II, Accounting Information Systems, Cost
Accounting, Federal Income Tax, Business Finance

Volunteer Experience

Hale Kula Elementary School School Year 2015-2016

3rd grade Wahiawa, Hawaii

 Led students in small group math activities in subtracting two-digit numbers

 Conducted choral reading groups
 Assisted teacher prepare materials

Kenwood Elementary School School Year 2014-2015

4th grade Clarksville, Tennessee

 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Proctor

Army Community Services October 2014

Survivor Outreach Services

 Care Response Team Training

 4 hours

Girl Scout Troop Co-leader School Year 2011-2012

Columbia, South Carolina

 Established a new Daisy troop by undergoing training by Fort Jackson Girl Scout
leaders and recruiting potential girl scouts
 Mentored six 5 to 6-year olds by organizing activities to allow them to earn badges
based on the Girl Scout law such as honest and fair, friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say
and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely,
make the world a better place