Marsha K. Miller
Louin
Summary
Seeking a challenging position where my skills and knowledge will be effectively utilized while providing an opportunity for increased responsibilities and progressive career advancement.
Professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K 1 Lead Teacher
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
07.2023 - 06.2024
- I took care of the one year old Toddler Class
- Providing an environment that met the developmental needs of each child individually for them to thrive and be successful at their own level of development as they explored, discovered and learned
- I made a weekly schedule of age appropriate activities that we did
- We also did weekly art projects that was age appropriate
- I fed the children snack and served them their lunch daily
- I provided daily take home sheets for the parents to let them know how their child was for the day and the activities that we did
Self-Employed/Teacher
Montessori at Home with Marha
03.2020 - 06.2023
- I provided a Montessori Environment Classroom Setting within a home
- Working with the children from ages 5 months thru 3 years of age
- Providing a loving, caring and supportive environment where the children were able to thrive and be successful at their own level of developmental stage within their learning development
- Providing Montessori materials for them to explore, discover and learn from
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Montessori Academy of Jackson
01.2016 - 02.2020
- I prepare the Montessori Environment with daily activities for the children to thrive and develop at their age of development
- We implement the philosophy of Montessori in the environment and the children have their choice at their work, child-centered, not teacher directed
- Teachers act as guides and help only when child asks for help and we model the Montessori philosophy for the children
Paraprofessional
Jenks West Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
- I provided assistance to students with disabilities in the classrooms with their classwork and daily basic needs
- I help assist the teachers in the classroom with supervision when needed, as well as help assist other students in the classroom environment
- I help assist the Special Education teachers when needed and provided daily feedback to the parents on their child’s progress for the day
Assistant Director
Mannford Little Pirates CDC and Head Start
11.2010 - 06.2013
- I am the Assistant Director
- I started out as an Early Head Start Teacher and then this past August became the Assistant Director
- I help oversee the staff’s lesson plans, help the staff when needed, help cover classrooms and maintain ratio
- I do the monthly newsletter and staff time sheets
- I am available to the parents at all times when needed
- I help with the food program
- Help the Director to maintain a budget for the facility
Master Preschool Teacher
Kids Castle Preschool
12.2006 - 11.2009
- I am the Master Three Year Old Teacher and I am responsible for the lesson plans, daily sheets, communicating with the parents
- I provide a fun learning environment for the children in my classroom as well as a safe and loving one
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
- I worked with the toddlers on a daily basis in preparing daily activities with them and preparing a weekly schedule
- I also filled out daily reports for the parents and served the children their snacks and lunches
- I provided a loving and safe environment for my children in my class
Teacher I
CADC Shannon Hills Head Start
08.2001 - 09.2005
- I worked with the Lead Teacher preparing activities for the classroom
- I did weekly lesson plans, weekly and monthly reports
- I was also the Parent Involvement Coordinator and planned monthly parent meetings
- I worked with the children and parents in helping them provide a better future for themselves
- I stepped in as Lead Teacher when the Lead Teacher was absent
Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy
12.2000 - 06.2001
- I took care of the one year old Toddler Class
- I made a weekly schedule of age appropriate activities that we did
- We also did weekly art projects that was age appropriate
- I fed the children snack and served them their lunch daily
- I provided daily take home sheets for the parents to let them know how their child was for the day and the activities that we did
- I was also promoted to Assistant in Management in March
- I provided assistance to the Director of the Center when needed
Wee Care Assistant
Keys Learning Center (HEB SCHOOL DISTRICT)
08.1999 - 09.2000
- I took care of babies from the age of six weeks old to 18 months old
- Our Facility was set up in the school system for teenage moms to use, while they went to school to get their diploma
- I prepared snacks for the older babies and fed formula to the infants
- I filled out daily reports on the children for their parents, and cleaned my room and the toys daily
- We also took the babies outside on a daily walk
- I provided lots of love and care for the babies that were in our facility
Toddler Teacher
Tara Learning Academy
11.1998 - 02.1999
- I taught the one-year-old class
- My duties included taking care of the children, prepare a weekly activity schedule, filling out daily reports for the parents, giving the children snack and serving them lunch
- I provide lots of love to the children
- I also cleaned my room daily
Owner/Operator
Marsha’s Family Day Care
05.1996 - 07.1998
- I had a Preschool Environment
- I prepared a weekly schedule that I went by
- Each week we did a different theme and activities that dealt with that theme
- I provided a nutritious snack and took the children on field trips
- On hot days we also did water play activities
- I also sent home weekly reports on the children’s activities we did for the week
- I provided lots of love and care for the children I had in my care
Teacher
Sarasota Country Day School
05.1995 - 04.1996
- I taught the two to five year old class
- My duties included taking care of the children, help prepare the weekly activity schedule, took payments from the parents, kept the parents informed about their child’s progress
- We also took the children on field trips
- Help serve the snacks to the children at Snack time
- I provided lots of love to the children
Teacher
Teddy Bear Montessori School
08.1992 - 03.1995
- I taught the one to three year old class
- My duties included caring for the children, preparing schedules on a weekly basis for activities, and keeping the parents informed of their child’s progress
- I provided lots of love to the children
- Responsible for serving the children’s snacks
Education
High School -
Okeechobee High School
06.1989
Infant Toddler Credential -
The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
01.2018
MAE - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
07.2015
BA - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
10.2011
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Ouachita Technical College
05.2009
Child Development Associate CDA -
Ouachita Technical College
08.2003
24 Hour Course - Child Day Care
Sarasota Technical Institute
02.1995
International Correspondence School - Child Day Care
International Correspondence School
11.1992
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional planning
- Classroom organization
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Peer collaboration
Timeline
Pre-K 1 Lead Teacher
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
07.2023 - 06.2024
Self-Employed/Teacher
Montessori at Home with Marha
03.2020 - 06.2023
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Montessori Academy of Jackson
01.2016 - 02.2020
Paraprofessional
Jenks West Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Director
Mannford Little Pirates CDC and Head Start
11.2010 - 06.2013
Master Preschool Teacher
Kids Castle Preschool
12.2006 - 11.2009
Toddler Teacher
The Learning Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
Teacher I
CADC Shannon Hills Head Start
08.2001 - 09.2005
Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy
12.2000 - 06.2001
Wee Care Assistant
Keys Learning Center (HEB SCHOOL DISTRICT)
08.1999 - 09.2000
Toddler Teacher
Tara Learning Academy
11.1998 - 02.1999
Owner/Operator
Marsha’s Family Day Care
05.1996 - 07.1998
Teacher
Sarasota Country Day School
05.1995 - 04.1996
Teacher
Teddy Bear Montessori School
08.1992 - 03.1995
Infant Toddler Credential -
The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
MAE - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
BA - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
AAS - Early Childhood Education
Ouachita Technical College
Child Development Associate CDA -
Ouachita Technical College
24 Hour Course - Child Day Care
Sarasota Technical Institute
International Correspondence School - Child Day Care
International Correspondence School
High School -
Okeechobee High School
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