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Susan A. Milovich 973-398-7350 Cell 201-841-1996 “The genuine concern and rapport Mrs. Milovich displays for her
students is evident both inside and outside of the classroom.” Mr. Grajewski, Principal “Mrs. Milovich presented her students with a diversified lesson
that was tailored to their unique learning styles. She provided her students with ample
opportunities to be challenged and to succeed.” Dr. Frank Guenther, Director of Special Services |
Philosophy of Education
Teachers
need to prepare their students for the ever changing world that they will
face by recognizing and concentrating on each child’s strong points. Children learn most effectively through the
utilization of several senses, including visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic. Children often favor one
of these senses over the others; therefore, teachers must incorporate
different kinds of activities throughout the day in order to help each child
learn. Through a technique called
scaffolding, in which the teachers build upon what the children already know,
and by teaching in a sequential fashion, teachers can ensure success. Teachers also must break large tasks into
smaller manageable sections so that all children have a chance to learn. Children
need to actively investigate and explore the world around them through as
many hands-on lessons as the teacher can create. Children need to use information not
just memorize it to make it their own, for example: to compare ideas, to
solve problems, to make conclusions, and to see patterns. These activities involve higher order
thinking skills. As children use these
higher order thinking skills, they begin to construct their own
learning. Children should work by
themselves and also in collaboration with others to maximize their abilities. Parents are an integral part of the
learning process. Teachers need to have parent support throughout the year
and involve parents whenever possible.
Open and frequent communication through phone calls, conferences,
email, and websites can all be utilized by the teacher to reach parents. The
classroom set-up and the teacher’s discipline techniques should be structured
and carefully planned. By developing a
nurturing and supportive atmosphere, where rules are simple and consequences
are thought out in advance with an emphasis on positive reinforcement rather
than negative consequences, the teacher creates an environment that will
provide the opportunity for each student to develop confidence and experience
success. Technology
should be used in the classroom when it enhances the lessons that need to be
taught. Technology should be
incorporated across the curriculum and embedded in the classroom
routine. Lesson plans that are
designed to keep students interested, allow for a great deal of interaction
between students and the teacher, include hands-on activities, and use
authentic assessment whenever possible are pedagogically sound and will
generate active learners. The teacher must realize that teaching
techniques, curriculum topics, learning theory, and other trends in education
are not constant. She needs to be open
to new ideas and involve herself in Professional Development opportunities
throughout her career. As a life-long
learner herself,
she can help to impart a joy of learning and discovery to her students. |
Education
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Certifications |
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Teacher
of the Handicapped ·
Elementary
Education K - 8 |
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Work History – Teaching Positions (Information
on additional positions unrelated to teaching available on request) |
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Self– Employed 9/05 - Present Private Tutoring - Math & Language Arts
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9/02 – 6/04 Half-time Second Grade Resource Room ·
5/99 - 6/02 Substitute Teacher including Long
Term Positions – Art, Library, Resource Room, Basic
Skills, Grade 3 ·
Disturbed and Neurologically
Impaired ·
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Committees
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Science
Exposition Committee 2004 ·
Report
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Additional Information
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11 years as a Girl Scout
Leader – Mentored a troop from K through 10th Grade. Facilitating the prestigious Bronze and
Silver Awards which are service and leadership projects the girls
complete. For the Bronze Award, my
troop made blankets and collected products for
a residential facility for unwed mothers. The girls planned and ran a 3 day
Town Encampment for 150 scouts & leaders for their Silver Project. We also raised money and travel to |
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References available on request
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Please view my Technology Facilitator Website
and my Teaching Website. |