Brigitte Miller
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 9 years of experience as principal, manager, trainer, administrator, educator for outstanding international schools leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs.
Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Native English Teacher
Golden Bridge International School Phmon Penh
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide ESL programs by participating in curriculum planning committees and sharing innovative ideas with other faculty members.
- Taught students in years 6, 7, 8 (70 students total), using the Western Australian Curriculum.
- Enchanted English lesson studies using technology to provide students with a variety of different topics including grammar, writing, comprehensive creative thinking skills, speaking, and communication skills verbal / non verbally.
- Parents and teacher conference held for students development.
- Develop end of term exams/grades for all subjects.
- Kept ongoing files records of each student's progress.
- Mentored and gave extra help to students when needed.
Expat English Teacher
Sovannaphumi Kids
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Held English story time with 200 students and lead discussions throughout each story to ensure English comprehension
- Developed creative and engaging lesson plans to encourage student engagement and value of lessons
- Worked to ensure that school curriculum standards were upheld
- Maintained records of student grades in accordance with school guidelines
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Native English Teacher
I U International School / I U International University
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and taught daily lesson plans, focusing on English Literacy, Math, Science, Creative Arts, Life Skills, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Social Development
- Created communication effective with varying age groups
- Actively involved with all students and management in school and university
- Created a mutual trust with all
- Planned and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities
- English teacher for night classes -Monday to Thursday Plan lesson studies; testing; oral speaking; evaluations of speaking English; parents/teacher conference, reports evaluations
- Facilitated extracurricular activities centered around English language conversations.
- Worked with students to generate comprehensive understanding of English language through conversation studies.
- Designed curriculum ,materials to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of English language and culture in students.
- Developed students' vocabulary of English words, characters and loanwords using learning and memorization techniques. (Phonics)
- Compiled reading lists of traditional English text stories ranging from simple to advance reading levels.
Program Manager/English Teacher
Jia Mai Hua International Academy
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Active in the school managing professional development of all teachers
- Developed guidelines for teaching practices for staff
- Collaborated with team to provide excellent education and services
- Reviewed curriculum to better serve the students education for career advancement
- Planned and facilitated workshop for teachers
- Taught primary students English speaking, grammar, writing and reading
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Primary / Immediate English Teacher
Shoudu International Academy
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversaw teaching kindergarten, grades 1 to 4; grades 5 to 8; English speaking grammar, writing, and reading
- Administration of marks, reviews, tests, progress reports, parents/teacher conference for all students
- Provide teaching services during COVID upheavals
- Actively involved with all members in school
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Early Years/Intermediate English Teacher
The Westline School
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Created an English child-based learning curriculum of English speaking, grammar, writing, reading, and games
- Administration of marks, reviews, test, and progress reports
- Managed 167 students from age 5 to 15 years old
- Provided online teaching for students daily due to COVID upheavals
- Held parent/teacher conferences and interviews
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Principal
Washington DC School
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Hired, mentoring, developing, and implementing curriculum that promote development of children from age 2 to 18 years
- Represent the school on going communication between parents, staff, and management
- Address ongoing business matters regarding behavior management, operation, schedules, training, workshops, presentations, parents/teacher conferences, etc
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Principal
Ontario International School
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Hiring, on boarding, mentoring, training, and go between the board of directors and teachers to bring Canadian Elect curriculum to 3 months infants to age 6 which includes many special needs students
- Represented the school ongoing communications-workshops, training, presentations, etc
- Oversaw staffing, classroom schedules, training, customer services desk reception, learning materials, and school operations
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Canadian Principal
Joyeka Kindergarten China
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Liaise between management and teachers to bring Ontario Childhood Education to China
- Represented the school on going communication
- Provide workshops on parenting, development of babies, issues of behavior management of children, training of staff, operations of classrooms, presentation to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development (ELECT) for a child from birth to age 6
- Weekly progress reports for students; monthly school newsletter
- IMPLEMENTED DECORATING SCHOOL WITH THE CANADIAN AND CHINA FLAGS - to promote unity between countries
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and guided discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Education
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Orillia Ontario Canada10-1999
Associate of Science - Health
Creative Career Systems Inc.
Barrie Ontario CanadaBusiness Management Studies - Global Business Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie Ontario CanadaHuman Resources Management Studies - Human Resources Management/Development/Training
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie Ontario CanadaSkills
- Language proficiency
- Reading comprehension
- Literacy and educational strategies
- Writing instruction
- Oral communication
- Grammar mastery
- Student engagement
- Lesson plan development
- Curriculum development understanding
- Cultural awareness
- Project-based learning advocate
- Native English speaker
Languages
English
Native language
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies
Lead an active lifestyle of reading, knitting, needle work, crafts, exercising, sports, and a continues lifelong learner.
Timeline
Native English Teacher
Golden Bridge International School Phmon Penh
07.2024 - 11.2024
Expat English Teacher
Sovannaphumi Kids
02.2024 - 06.2024
Native English Teacher
I U International School / I U International University
10.2023 - 05.2024
Program Manager/English Teacher
Jia Mai Hua International Academy
07.2021 - 05.2022
Primary / Immediate English Teacher
Shoudu International Academy
03.2021 - 11.2021
Early Years/Intermediate English Teacher
The Westline School
07.2020 - 08.2021
Principal
Ontario International School
07.2019 - 09.2019
Principal
Washington DC School
05.2019 - 11.2019
Canadian Principal
Joyeka Kindergarten China
07.2018 - 11.2018
Early Childhood Education - Education
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Associate of Science - Health
Creative Career Systems Inc.
Business Management Studies - Global Business Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Human Resources Management Studies - Human Resources Management/Development/Training
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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