Shay A.

Miller

1126 25th St. Des Moines, Iowa 50311

Phone: (515)-240-1754 Email: shay.miller@drake.edu

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Theatre Education. Endorsements: English, Theatre, Speech
GPA: 3.34/ 4.0
Student Teaching Experience
High School Theatre Arts Student Teacher
January 2014-Present
East High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa
Plan and present lessons pertaining to Theater Arts including acting styles,
performance techniques, and technical theater
Utilize critical thinking activities to engage students in current and new
material
Grade student assessments based on national theatre standards and
standards referenced grading
Use a variety of classroom management skills to address classroom
behavior

Practicum Experience
Ninth Grade Theater Classroom
Fall 2014
Valley South Woods, Des Moines Public School System, Des Moines, Iowa
Interacted with students in small group work and performance
Facilitated student rehearsal and performance by guiding script reading
Middle School Theatre as Reading Support Classroom
Spring 2013
Harding Middle School, Des Moines Public School System, Des Moines,
Iowa
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and present an instructional
lesson
9-12th Grade English/ Theatre Classroom
Fall 2011
Johnston High School, Johnston Public School System, Johnston, Iowa
Observed cooperating teacher to gain classroom management skills
Worked one on one with small groups to improve close reading skills

Skills and Certifications

Mandatory Reporter Certification

Blood Borne Pathogens Certification

Professional Organizations

Shay A. Miller

1126 25th St. Des Moines, Iowa 50311

Phone: (515)-240-1754 Email: shay.miller@drake.edu

Member of Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society

Help organize events to support the Drake School of Education

Promote and Collaborate education at Drake and in area schools.