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Degrees
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B.A., English, Secndary Teaching Cert/Highly Qualified Teacher in the State of Michigan in both English Language Arts and English, Special Education Endorsement in Learning Disabilities, currently working toward M.A. in Special Education
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My Expert Service
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I have been employed as an ELA and Special Education teacher at an alternative high school in central Michigan for over three years. I specialize in reading, writing, literature, and all aspects of learning disabilities.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Education:
**HIGHLY QUALIFIED IN ENGLISH AND PSYCHOLOGY grades 6-12**
**TEMPORARY APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION – LD ENDORSEMENT**
M.A., Special Education Saginaw Valley State University in progress
Endorsement in Learning Disabilities
Teaching Certificate Saginaw Valley State University 2007
B.A., English The Ohio State University 2001
Special classes include Technical Writing and Rhetoric and Community Service
Work Experience:
January 2008-present Secondary Teacher, Windover High School Midland, MI
English Language Arts and Special Education
• Implemented curriculum based on Michigan Department of Education High School Content Expectations for students 15-20 years old in 9th through 12th grade in an alternative high school setting
• Started program to provide Special Education services to students in their least restrictive environment – from February 2008 through the present, special education program has grown from zero to 30+ students receiving services
• Presently Special Education Department Head
• Maintained four to five distinct ELA preparations in addition to providing special education services to full caseload
o Windover Students achieved AYP in ELA on the MME in 2010
• Active in creating and implementing school improvement plan
• Presently School Improvement Committee Chair
• Served on Discipline Committee during 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 school years
January-May 2007 Student Teaching Assignment, Bay City Western Middle School Auburn, MI
Eighth grade English Language Arts
• Conducted a 12-week unit of literature based on the theme of the American Dream
• 154 students on roster divided between five class hours
• Four of five class hours comprised of mainstream students
• One of five class hours comprised of remedial and special education students including eight students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and most others with some Cognitive Impairment and/or documented learning disability
Feb. 2006-Dec. 2007 Substitute Teacher, Saginaw Intermediate School District Saginaw, MI
Experience at all types of schools from elementary to secondary, urban to rural, and extensive time spent at Millet Learning Center as well as at several alternative high school programs
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Amanda C Miller
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