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Ms. Alessaundra Mills Educational Leader

Professional

Portfolio

Presentation

I work hard to be a positive role model for students and

staff.

Integrity

+Educational & Vocational

Background   B.A. Psychology

  M.A. in Education

  Clear Multiple Subject Credential

  Studying for Administrative Credential

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  Teacher Leader

  Program Specialist

+Who is Ms. Mills?

Val

ues Personal

•  Being a Good Person

•  Being Honest •  Being a Person of

Integrity •  Being Helpful &

Kind •  Being Accountable

& Reliable V

alue

s Professional •  Being a Good

Listener •  Finding Common

Ground •  Developing

Solutions •  Working

Collaboratively •  Encouraging

Discussion •  Producing Tangible

Results

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+Media Literacy Emphasis

If the DEFINITION of

  Media- the main means of mass communication (esp. television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet)

  Literacy- the ability to read and write.

Then the GOAL is to

  Support students ability to read and write, or analyze and contribute to the 21st century modes of communication.

“Media literacy helps students acquire the critical thinking

skills they need to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and participate with the powerful images, words, and sounds

through which much information is delivered in the

21st century.”

-(eSchool News 2010)

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+Strategy to Support Media Literacy

The more I can support teachers’ use of technology, the more students are exposed to engaging 21st century resources and assignments. The more students are engaged, the more likely an increase in student achievement.

  Planning Monthly Explicit “How to” Tech Trainings

  Encouraging Each One Teach One

  Strategizing Classroom Technology Integration

  Facilitating School-wide rollout of web-based applications, such as Accelerated Reader, Mobile Learning Institute, Premier College & Vocation Prep Feature and stakeholder information sharing via the school website

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Supporting Teachers & Students Looks Like:

+Teacher Leader Experience RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATION

Nightingale MS Website Established NMS Website at our school site and remain the most the active administrator.

Professional Development Several years of PD planning, presenting and encouraging distributed leadership.

Train Staff on Various Functions of the Website

As a “go to” person for technology by staff, I have provided tips and training on teacher-centered applications ranging from Advanced Internet Searching to Building Your Classroom Webpage.

Work Collaboratively with Stakeholders

Worked closely with administrators, counseling staff, teachers, parents and students to support the needs of Nightingale students.

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+Media Literacy Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

Assist in the Implementation of Response to Intervention

Supported data driven planning from assessment data to develop school wide goals, instructional planning and engaging lessons.

Work collaboratively with essential stakeholders on various committees

Participated in various leadership committees and have contributed to shared decision making and have facilitated decision making via discussion and consensus building.

Punctual, professional, excellent oral and written communication skills

Punctually arrive to work daily with a optimistic demeanor and professional apparel. I have been the “go to” teacher for speaking to staff and authoring items from memos to proposals.

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+ Instructional Experience I’ve been an instructional leader since my 3rd year at Nightingale. It is now my ninth year at Nightingale and I’m still as energetic and passionate about decreasing the achievement gap as I was when I started.

Communicates with all stakeholders

Inspire

+NMS Website- An Example of Leadership

As evidenced above, of all NMS website administrators I request the most tickets.

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ESL GATE ADHD

ED LD &

Specific LD

Large & Small Class

Sizes

6th – 8th Graders

Multiple Intelligences

Hard to Reach

What works for all students:

 Relationship Building

 Clear High Expectations

 Fair & Consistent Discipline

 Recognition & Rewards for Positive Behavior

 Engagement & Involvement in Classroom Tasks

Successful Experience with Various Learners

+Above & Beyond…

• Trained Staff • Organized Library • Facilitated Policy and Procedure Building

Interim Librarian

• Created Life/Study Skills Curriculum • Created the Matrix Utilized • Provided support to staff

Authored the Transition Program

• Acquired technology for staff • Acquired technology for students • Acquired training for teachers

Proposal Writing

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"We are what we

repeatedly do.

Excellence then, is not

a single act, but a

habit."  - Aristotle

Solution-oriented

Professional

Why I Am the BEST Candidate

  I am a well-rounded team player   I am personable and optimistic   I am teachable   I believe in shared information   I lead by example   I possess practical experience   I can elicit buy-in   I produce tangible results