1. NICHOLAS MILLS 61 Caroline Road
Bozrah, CT 06334
millsni91@gmail.com Phone: (860) 608-7801
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a high school Biology teacher position.
EDUCATION
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY GRISWOLD, CT
Master of Arts, TEACHING May 201
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY WILLIMANTIC, CT
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude May 2013
UNIVERSIDAD VERITAS SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Study Abroad September 2012 - December 2012
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NORWICH FREE ACADEMY NORWICH, CT
Long-Term Substitute Teacher January 2016 - Present
♦ Assist lead teacher with five sections of freshman-integrated science.
♦ Develop and teach curriculum-based lessons integrating technology-based activities, such as Plickers.
♦ Provide students with independent instruction, as needed.
♦ Collaborate with lead teacher to provide formative and summative feedback to students.
♦ Modify curriculum and course materials in accordance with Individualized Education Plans, Section 504
Plans, and other student needs.
GRISWOLD HIGH SCHOOL GRISWOLD, CT
Student Teacher September 2015 – December 2015
♦ Instructed three sections of college preparatory biology and one section of general biology.
♦ Actively participated in department meetings and profession development provided by the school.
♦ Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with the Connecticut Common Core Science Standards as
well as both Next Generation Science and English Language Arts Standards.
♦ Aligned course content with laboratory experiences to enhance student learning.
♦ Attended Pupil and Placement Team meeting for students, as appropriate.
♦ Tutored students during free periods and after school.
NORWICH FREE ACADEMY NORWICH, CT
Teacher Intern September 2014 – June 2015
♦ Assumed all teacher responsibilities, including lesson development and assessment, during teacher’s
emergency leave.
♦ Carried out CAPT-embedded tasks assigned by the State of Connecticut.
♦ Collaborated with teachers on a multi-disciplinary unit to develop plans for the academic, behavioral, and
emotional support of a group of selected at-risk students.
♦ Actively participated in department meetings and professional development provided by the school.
♦ Attended Student Study Teams and student meetings to develop individual academic improvement plans.
♦ Assisted with the organization of enrichment programming and field trips.
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY WILLIMANTIC, CT
Science Tutor September 2010 – May 2013
♦ Tutored college students in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.
♦ Completed College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified tutoring program.
♦ Facilitated end of semester study sessions for final examinations.
CERTIFICATIONS
♦ Connecticut Initial Education Certificate in Biology (030) January 2016 – Present
♦ National Registered Emergency Medical Technician December 2013 – Present
♦ Emergency Medical Services - Instructor anticipated Spring 2016