LAUREN MILLER

2528 Gemini Drive, Lake Orion, MI 48360

248-303-5572, laurenemiller95@gmail.com

Education Oakland University, Rochester Michigan September 2013 – December 2017

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Endorsements: Language Arts and Early Childhood
Dean’s List September 2013 – December 2017

Teaching Woodland Elementary School, Troy, MI January 2018 – Present

Experience Long-term substitute – second grade
 Utilized Lucy Calkins reading and writing workshop models to instruct students
 Implemented Math Expressions lessons using hands-on materials and engaging activities
 Interpreted Fountas and Pinnell running records and other data to complete report cards
 Communicated with parents/families through weekly newsletters and parent-teacher
conferences

Long Meadow Elementary, Rochester Hills, MI January 2016 – December 2017

Student teaching placement – first grade
 Instructed students in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and health
curriculum
 Collaborated with classroom teacher to improve lesson plans and educational
experiences
 Volunteered in Math Club for kindergarten and first grade
 Implemented visible thinking routines throughout instruction
 Conferenced with readers and writers to encourage them to set goals for themselves

Auburn Elementary, Auburn Hills, MI September 2016 – December 2016

Early childhood practicum – pre-kindergarten
 Recorded anecdotal notes according to High Scope curriculum
 Utilized High Scope curriculum and COR Advantage standards for anecdotal notes and
assessment
 Acted as an assistant teacher: participated in play with students, recorded anecdotal
notes during small group instruction, guided children through conflict resolution

Brewster Elementary, Rochester, MI May 2016 – June 2016

Special education field placement
 Learned the characteristics of a resource room and how to work in one
 Assessed student spelling individually
 Applied multi-sensory tools for students in writing and spelling
 Facilitated small group reading activities

Walton Charter Academy, Pontiac, MI

Seventh/eighth grade field placement February 2016 – March 2016
 Effectively managed a small group setting during a Language Arts block
 Developed skills to work with seventh and eighth grade students
 Adapted to work with students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and cultures

Lowry Center, Rochester, MI September 2015 – December 2015

Early childhood practicum - preschool
 Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for music/movement, literacy, and
large group activities
  Supervised small group activities with four to five children
 Planned and led an engaging activity for families and children for Math and Science night

Independence Elementary, Clarkston, MI January 2015 – April 2016

Fifth grade field placement
 Directed a brief literacy experience for the entire class
 Graded exams and homework assignments
 Read with individual students to assist them with their literacy struggles

Woodland Elementary, Troy, MI September 2014 – December 2014

Third grade field placement
 Prepared and executed a literacy visible thinking routine for the whole class
 Worked with a small group of students with IEPs on their writing and reading
 Assessed students on reading and comprehension skills
 Interviewed lead teacher for insight on the field of teaching and her experiences

Employment Lowry Center, Rochester, MI January 2016 - June 2016

Student staff for preschool
 Co-managed a classroom of twenty students
 Encouraged children to play with each other creatively in all centers of the classroom
 Analyzed child behavior and development of skills using High Scope and COR Advantage
 Relayed information to parents through verbal communication

Palace of Auburn Hills/DTE Energy Music Theatre/Ford Field July 2013 – Present
Server, server assistant, hostess

Volunteer Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI September 2014 – June 2017
Experience Special Education
 Assisted individuals with daily classroom tasks
 Aided students with cognitive impairments and autism spectrum disorder
 Communicated with paraprofessionals and classroom teacher
 Acted as a chaperone for multiple field trips – managed a small group of cognitively
impaired students

Wass Elementary Learning Night January 2018

 Co-led an engaging activity provided by Cranbrook Institute and informed students about
the scientific concepts related to the activity

Camp Quality, Fenton, MI July 2017 – Present

Camp Companion for children with cancer
 Spent one week at camp with one individual child
 Assisted child in camp activities
 Worked with small group to create a safe, exciting environment for children to thrive each
day at camp

Skills Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Smart Board/Smart Notebook, Weebly, CPR/AED/First Aid

Relevant MSTA Conference March 2017

Experience Presenter and attendee
 Presented an inquiry-based science lesson to professionals
 Attended two sessions about different grading techniques for science classes and managing
STEM in the classroom