Sandy Miller
Rincon
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Rincon Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated one-on-one and small group instruction to reinforce lesson concepts and IEPs, and implemented specialized strategies, such as phonics and multisensory learning techniques, as directed by the certified teacher.
Lead/Assistant Teacher
Rambam Day School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Creating and implementing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate curriculum, which includes planning lessons, supervising children, and assessing their progress.
Lead Camp Counselor
Jewish Educational Alliance
Savannah
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Led daily camp activities and ensured adherence to safety protocols, resulting in a secure environment for all participants.
- Developed and implemented engaging programming that fostered teamwork and personal growth among campers, enhancing overall participation rates.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing training and support that improved their skills and increased overall staff effectiveness.
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Jewish Educational Alliance
Savannah
05.2015 - 07.2015
- I’ve worked as a camp counselor for Camp Savannah, for grades kindergarten- 1st grade
- Led a team of counselors in developing engaging and educational summer programs, enhancing participant satisfaction and retention.
- Oversaw daily camp operations, ensuring safety protocols were followed and providing a secure environment for all participants.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness, resulting in improved activities and a more enriching experience for campers.
Preschool teacher
Eastside Baptist Preschool
Douglas
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Provided a safe and fun environment for children ages 2 on up; planned activities for learning and development as well.
Education
High School -
Coffee High School
Douglas, GaCollege -
South Georgia State College
Douglas, GaTechnical College -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GaSkills
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Phonics instruction
- Multisensory learning
- Classroom management
- Safety protocols
- Child supervision
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Engagement strategies
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Autism spectrum
- Activity oversight
- Organization and prioritization
- Teacher support
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Bright From the Start and Quality Rated Training
References
- Loring Wright, 912-352-7994
- Esther Rabhan, 912-352-7994
- Priscilla Harris, 912-484-7910
- Alyssa and Grant Schoonover, 912-429-2768, Musician
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Rincon Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Lead Camp Counselor
Jewish Educational Alliance
05.2017 - 07.2017
Lead/Assistant Teacher
Rambam Day School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Jewish Educational Alliance
05.2015 - 07.2015
Preschool teacher
Eastside Baptist Preschool
01.2005 - 01.2010
High School -
Coffee High School
College -
South Georgia State College
Technical College -
Savannah Technical College