Kirstin C.

Mills
704 Charlotte Street
Paris, Illinois 61944
(217) 822-5270
kstrow@crestwood.k12.il.us
mrskirstinmills.weebly.com
Professional
Licenses

Provisional Education Endorsement (ELS-PEDU), State of Illinois, 2290625, Expires 06/30/2017

Endorsements: Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), Learning Behavior Specialist I
Professional Educators License, State of Indiana, 10088870, Expires 10/28/2017
Content Areas: Mild Intervention (Elementary Primary/Intermediate), Elementary Generalists
Substitute Teaching License, State of Illinois, 2278334, Expires 06/30/2019

Education

Master of Education, Elementary Education, June 2015-present

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
GPA: 3.88/4.00
Proposed Graduation Date: August 2016
Bachelor of Science, Education, December 2013
Major: Kindergarten-6th Elementary Education with Mild Intervention
Minor: Mathematics
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
GPA: 3.90/4.00, Honors Program, Magna Cum Laude

Professional
Experience

Certified Teacher, Junior High Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist Interim, August 2015-present
Crestwood School; Paris, Illinois
Organize service learning groups to visit and deliver cards to patients and staff at Paris Community Hospital
and Jump-a-Thon fundraiser for the Twin Lakes All Abilities Playground
Conduct functional behavior assessments and create behavioral intervention plans
Develop Individualized Education Plans with team of staff and review implementation on regular basis
Participate on Response to Intervention and School Improvement Committee teams that meets monthly
Certified Teacher, 2nd Grade, August 2014-May 2015
Shiloh Elementary School; Hume, Illinois
Administered Discovery Education assessments quarterly and use data to differentiate instruction
Communicated regularly with parents and guardians via emails, phone calls, website updates, and weekly
newsletters
Collaborated with other teachers and staff members to create effective lesson plans and share resources
Maintained classroom management skills and provides smooth and efficient classroom transitions
Student Teacher, 4th Grade, October-December 2013
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School; Paris, Illinois
Developed lesson plans providing for whole group, small group, and individual learning situations
Worked collaboratively with three other fourth grade teachers
Designed weekly newsletter to communicate with parents and guardians
Organized an after-school science project for fourth grade students
Student Teacher, Kindergarten-3rd Grade Mild Intervention, August-October 2013
Dixie Bee Elementary School; Terre Haute, Indiana
Differentiated lessons for students with mild learning disabilities
Participated actively in faculty meetings, professional development events, and fundraising opportunities

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Attended the Wonder Works workshop at Covered Bridge

Focused on planning to meet the Common Core Standards and ISTEP+ preparation

Urban Field Student, April 2013

Guerin College Preparatory High School, Thomas Drummond Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Language
Academy, Amish School; Chicago, Illinois
Observed kindergarten, elementary, and high school classrooms located in the Chicago Public School District
Communicated with educators, administrators, and students to compare and contrast with schools located in
the Vigo County School Corporation
Supplemental Learning Experience Student, January-April 2013
Vigo County School Corporation, Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Booker T. Washington Alternative High
School, Dixie Bee Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School; Terre Haute, Indiana
Conducted informational interviews with professionals in the Vigo County School Corporation
Practiced communication skills through interviews and networking
Created and presented an educational reflection at the Student Poster Show at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
College
Teachers Aide, Room 1, December 2012-August 2013
Woods Day Care; Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Provided child care for eight infants ages six weeks to one year
Provided educational experiences to children, performed closing procedures, and organized materials and
supplies
Actively participated in professional development training sessions through courses and webinars
Mathematics and Education Tutor, November 2011-May 2013
Learning Resource Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Provided online tutoring guidance and assistance to Woods Online students
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with campus students
Substitute Teacher, June 2011-present
Grace Lutheran Child Development Center; Paris, Illinois
Assume the responsibilities of the classroom teacher in classrooms ages six weeks to five years
Interact with cooperating teachers and children through centers, circle time, and free play
Requested for many repeat assignments
Student Intern, August-December 2012
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Terre Haute Childrens Museum
Developed storyboard based on Indiana Academic Standards
Created an Android application with a team of students that will be adopted by the Museum
Camp Rave Counselor, May-August 2012
CHANCES for Indiana Youth; Terre Haute, Indiana
Hired and placed through AmeriCorps Sycamore Service Corps
Participated in the planning of field trips, guest speakers, and local programming
Supervised local children while providing learning experiences and social interaction during the summer
months
Student Intern, August 2008-May 2010
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School; Paris, Illinois
Shadowed fourth grade teacher in learning exercises
Prepared lessons carefully by making copies, creating worksheets and PowerPoint lessons, and grading
assignments

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Field
Experiences

3rd and 4th Grade, 60 hours, August-December 2012

Dixie Bee Elementary; Terre Haute, Indiana
Kindergarten-3rd Grade Mild Intervention, 60 hours, January-May 2012
Lost Creek Elementary; Terre Haute, Indiana
3rd Grade, 60 hours, August-December 2011
Farrington Grove Elementary; Terre Haute, Indiana
Kindergarten, 60 hours, January-May 2011
West Vigo Elementary; West Terre Haute, Indiana

Other
Experience

Assistant Coach, June 2015-present

Volleyball Team, Paris High School
Supervise and organize conditioning workouts and practices for summer routines
Lead fundraiser event to raise money for new uniforms and equipment
Head Coach, March 2015-May 2015
Softball Team, Tri-County High School
Organized practice schedules and locations by communicating with three principals and two athletic
directors
Displayed qualities of leadership and commitment to players as a role model
Head Coach, December 2014-March 2015
Volleyball Team, Shiloh Elementary School
Developed and demonstrate characteristics of sportsmanship, team spirit, effort, and dedication
Communicated effectively with coaching staff, athletic directors, players, and parents
Student Assistant, January 2012-October 2013
Education Department, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Prepared syllabi for education courses, field experiences, and supervised teaching
Effectively communicated with professors and supervisors and assisted in completing tasks
Statistician and Media Reporter, February 2011-May 2013
Softball Team, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Kept records during games and tournaments
Communicated with coaches, players, opposing teams, and media
Clerk, January 2011-present
Wicks-n-Sticks, Paris, Illinois
Provide quick, friendly recommendations and service to all customers
Make educated decisions regarding customer purchases
Student Assistant, November 2010-May 2012
Woods Online Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Organized student files and paperwork
Communicate with students during lunch hours
Clerk, July 2009-August 2010
Teris Threads; Paris, Illinois
Provided quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
Created personalized designs using computer software

Leadership &
Volunteerism

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Volunteer, Read Across America, March 2011, March 2012, March 2013

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President, Junior Class, August 2012-May 2013
Treasurer, Future Teachers of America, August 2012-May 2013
President, Sophomore-Freshman Leadership Council, August 2011-May 2012
Member, Presidential Corps, August 2011-present
Athlete, Softball, August 2011-October 2012
Orientation Leader, August 2011, August 2012, August 2013
Volunteer, Big Buddy-Little Buddy, Fuqua Elementary, February-April 2011
Member, Future Teachers of America, October 2010-present
Vice President, Sophomore-Freshman Leadership Council, August 2010-May 2011
Community Involvement
Committee Member, Edgar County Relay for Life, October 2015-present
Team Captain, Edgar County Relay for Life, August 2011-present
Team Member, Edgar County Relay for Life, August 2006-present
Awards
& Honors

Member, Phi Theta Lambda, March 2016

Nominee, Whos Who Among Colleges and Universities, March 2013
Member, USCAA All-Academic Team, December 2011
Recipient, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Top Ten on 10 Scholarship, April 2010-present

Professional
Development/
Training

Three Minutes to Live, Crestwood School, December/March 2015/2016

Benchmark Assessments and Indicator 8, Crestwood School, January 2016
Teacher Evaluation, Regional Office of Education #11, January 2016
Social Media: Friend or Foe, Crestwood School, December 2015
Transition Workshop, Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, November 2015
English Language Arts Shift Workshop: Text Complexity, September 2015
Special Education Forms and Procedures, Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, September 2015
Next Generation Science Standards and File Maker Pro, Crestwood School, September 2015
New Teacher Workshop, Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, August 2015
Emergency Training, Required Training, and Tech Treats, Crestwood School, August 2015
Autism Making Generalization to the Classroom, Crestwood School, August 2015
Initial TCI Training, Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, August 2015
Standards for Success and PERA Student Growth Training, Shiloh CUSD #1, February 2015
Because Kids Count Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 2014
Erins Law, Shiloh CUSD #1, October 2014
Introduction to Online Learning, Illinois Virtual School, September 2014
Bullying Recognition/Prevention, Shiloh CUSD #1, August 2014
Bloodborne Pathogens/First Aid/504 Plans, Shiloh CUSD #1, August 2014
Because Kids Count Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 2013
CPR, AED, and Pediatric First Aid Training, CASY, June 2013
Safe Sleep, CASY, April 2013
Student Recognition Poster Show, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, April 2013
Women of Influence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, April 2013
Professionalism, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, February 2013
Flipping the Classroom, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, January 2013
Orientation to the Foundations to the Indiana Academic Standards for Young Children from Birth to Age 5,
Woods Day Care, January 2013
Because Kids Count Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 2012
Indiana Early Childhood Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 2011