Heather Holmes McMillin

307 Country Club Place Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 740-6746 hmcmillin91@gmail.com

Education:
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2013 Ohio Licensure: Early Childhood Education PK-3 Illinois Licensure: Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 3 Major: Early Childhood Education Major GPA: 3.72/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.78/4.00

Teaching Experience:
Special Education Paraprofessional, Grades 1-4, August 2013-Present Howard B. Thomas Grade School, Central Community Unit School District 301, Burlington, Illinois Assist and mainly work with a first grade student who is on an IEP for developmental delays Assist in modifying academic work for the student in all subjects Implement SRA in reading instruction Monitor the childs behavior using a BIP and daily reports Incorporate visual aids for the student Collaborate with the general classroom teacher, principal, school psychologist, social worker, and special education teacher on a regular basis Provide reading and writing instruction for a second grade student and a third grade student as well as math instruction to a fourth grade student in the afternoon Assist in other tasks such as supervising guided reading groups, running off copies, and grading assignments if a student I work with is absent Received CPI certification Tutor, Grades K-12, July 2013-Present Huntington Learning Center, Oswego, Illinois Assist students in grades K-12 in reading, mathematics, writing, and study skills Provide one on one and four on one instruction Teach reading comprehension, phonics, and writing skills using texts such as Specific Skills, How to Spell, and Constructing Open-Ended Responses according to individual needs Teach mathematics skills based on student needs Record student scores in binders and determine further suggestions for instruction Student Teacher, Grade 3, August-December 2012 Kramer Elementary School, Talawanda School District, Oxford, Ohio Taught all subject areas for a class of 21 students Worked with and adapted lessons for a child on a developmental delay IEP, a child on a 504 plan, and two children identified as ESLs Worked with eight students identified as gifted and talented in at least one subject area Created a unit on families where students explored family diversity, family meaning, and family traditions Became familiar with the following educational programs: Reading Street and Investigations Had the chance to work with Smart Board technology Literacy Tutor, Grade 2, September-November 2011 Kramer Elementary School, Talawanda School District, Oxford, Ohio Used Words Their Way and 50 Literacy Strategies activities to target fluency, comprehension, and phonics skills for instruction Became familiar with Bader assessments

Professional Development:
Comparative Education Study Abroad, Summer 2012

 Resume: Heather Holmes McMillin

Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and France Observed in primary grade classrooms in Austria and Luxembourg Interacted with teachers about their education systems, classroom management techniques and styles, differentiation of students, and core curriculum practices Wrote a final paper comparing European and American schools, specifically inclusion practices in each of these areas of the world Educational Leadership Curriculum Conference, Miami University, Spring 2013 Worked collaboratively with three other teachers in the program Presented a curriculum that focused on cultural awareness in the classroom Utilized the Common Core Standards and technology

Campus Activities:
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Fall 2011-Spring 2013 Nu Chapter, Miami University Attended and helped raise money for the Race for Literacy 5K that went towards children in the greater Cincinnati Area Greek Life Guide, Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Miami University Pan-Hellenic Council Served as a mentor to potential new members interested in the Greek community Served as a liaison between the new members and the Pan-Hellenic Council Educated a select group of new members on the Greek community once a month prior to recruitment Worked with this same group of new members during recruitment Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity, Spring 2010-Spring 2013 Zeta Iota Chapter, Miami University Served as the chapters Gamma Experience Coordinator from 2011 -2012 and educated and implemented programs for sophomore and junior women about the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose

Honors:
Deans List, six semesters Presidents List, one semester Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Cum Laude Distinction

Professional References
Upon request

Professional Portfolio
www.hhmcmillin.weebly.com

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