Donovan Miller
Summary
Proactive educator with solid foundation in educational support and curriculum development. Proven ability in creating and implementing instructional strategies that enhance student learning. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing technology and collaborative skills to support both teachers and students effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Secondary Science Teacher
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Boosted student achievement by implementing differentiated instructional strategies in line with students' abilities and skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and student service staff to more effectively support students' needs
- Developed and maintained curriculum in accordance to Nebraska State Standards using several different forms of physical and digital media.
- Created systems of automatic documentation between different systems of software for the retrieval and recording of student work and grades, attendance, and missing work.
Local Substitute
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Used a variety of software, hardware, and physical media to teach students in remote, hybrid, and in-person learning circumstances.
- Created effective reports for teachers relating to daily work and behavior as well as any outstanding concerns or notices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Worked with students of diverse behavioral, emotional, and academic needs in both integrated and high-need environments.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques developed through district training to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education in Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2023
Skills
- Large-group personnel management
- Teaching through diverse strategy
- Curriculum/Educational programming development
- Software management and documentation
- Collaborative outreach and communication
- Assessment analysis
Accomplishments
- Improved working efficiency and team collaboration through setup of automatic documentation systems between software related to grading, attendance, and behavior.
- Consistent work within a team of four other teachers to address outstanding student needs and interests including academic, social, mental, and emotional concerns resulting in an academic increase for more than 25% of students semester-to-semester.
- Managed robust systems of academic, behavioral, and administrative data for 120 students to better develop student learning and curriculum.
Certification
Educational Certificate in Secondary Science, Nebraska Board of Education 2023
Timeline
8th Grade Secondary Science Teacher
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Local Substitute
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2020 - 05.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Secondary Education in Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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