Myron T.

Miller

Statement of Purpose As an Adjunct for Valencia College and a Florida Certified Elementary and Middle Grades Math and English Educator with a diverse background, I am seeking the teacher position which will allow me to fully use all skills that I bring to the field of education such as but not limited to leadership, and mentoring to assist others in their personal and academic growth.

Education Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Educational Specialist Educational Leadership, 2010 - 2011 (Coursework in Community, Families and Schools, Standards-Based Curriculum and Assessment) College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York, School Building Leader, 2009 - 2010 (Coursework in School Law, The Principalship, Application for Technology for Instructional Leaders) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Certification, 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2004

Teaching and Leadership Experience First Class Educational Services, LLC, Orlando, Florida Owner and Educational Consultant, 02/2012 Present - Provide academic assistance, mentoring, and advising to children (K-9) and their families in an effort to create academically successful students that are able to obtain all of their academic goals. - Consult, and advise K-8 academic institutions on faculty capacity building, needs assessments, and professional development to improve overall school efficiency and effectiveness in teaching its students. Valencia College, Orlando, Florida Mathematics Department Adjunct Instructor, 10/2011 Present - Develop and execute daily lesson plans for concepts in pre-algebra (Developmental Mathematics I) and elementary algebra (Developmental Mathematics II) - Assist students in building clearer understanding of expectations and the mathematical material covered and mentoring students with regards to their academic and personal short term and long term goals Saint Lucie County Schools, Fort Pierce, Florida Chester A. Moore Elementary School, Fort Pierce, Florida Grade 4 Teacher, 08/2010 03/2011 Prepare lessons and educate students in the four core subject areas (reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science) Work as part of a team to discuss and create action plans in order to improve student achievements in core subjects. The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, Busan, South Korea Dae Cheon Middle School, Nam-Gu, Busan Guest English Teacher, 02/2010 - 08/2010 Developed and applied daily English lessons to South Korean students with the use of technologies and computer applications such as Computer, Projector/Television, PowerPoint Presentations and Videos Implement and assist Korean English teachers with editing, English conversational workshops and best practices for English education Formulate and carry out weekly and semi-weekly workshops for parents to improve their overall comprehension and verbal communication abilities in English Assists school Principal in increasing her English conversational ability with weekly meetings

The New York City Department of Education, New York City, New York The Young Scholars Academy of the Bronx, Bronx, New York Mathematics Teacher, 08/2009 01/2010 Planned and actualized daily mathematics (grade 7 all boys) lessons that engaged students Implemented and assisted math instructors with online mathematics tools and the use of technology in the classroom Summer School Math Teacher and Teacher Mentor, 06/2009 08/2009 Pulled together, organized and executed daily mathematics lessons in Algebra to grade 7 students Mentored and evaluated summer Teach For America Interns Mathematics and Technology Teacher, 08/2008 06/2009 Designed and implemented daily mathematics (grade 8) and Technology (grade 7 all girls) for students Implemented and assisted math instructors with online mathematics tools, and use of technology in the classroom Mathematics Chairperson, 08/2008 06/2009 Planned and brought about pacing calendars for the school mathematics team Assisted colleagues in differentiating instruction to improve student achievement Academy Team Leader, 08/2008 06/2009 Promoted collaboration of six multidisciplinary academy teachers to advance student achievement Prepared and held weekly academy team meetings, common planning and professional development workshops Castle Harlan Distinguished Scholars Program Chairperson, 09/2008 01/2010 Advised students in a mentor and business relationship with Castle Harlan, organized by the school and PENCIL Organized weekly meetings with students to discuss business findings and projects as well as reading assignments Mathematics and Science Teacher, 08/2007 06/2008 Arranged and applied engaging daily mathematics and science lessons (grade 7) to students Assisted students to improve at least one grade level during the academic school year Scholar Team Chairperson, 08/2007 06/2008 Advised student peer mentors in elevating student achievement by group tutoring sessions Assisted peer mentors in planning school wide events for the academic school year University of Michigan and the Detroit Board of Education The Academy of the Americas, Detroit, Michigan Teacher Internship, 08/2006 06/2007 Observed, planned and taught under close guidance of two Cooperating Teachers in both Social Studies (grades 6 - 8) and Mathematics (grade 8) in a dual language immersion school for an entire school year Reflected on lessons and classroom experience on a regular basis in order to improve methods for teaching and pedagogical development The Learning Care Group Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center, Canton, Michigan Teacher, 10/2005 - 01/2007 Developed and carried through lessons for students ranging from kindergarten to grade five Assisted other teachers in improving their teaching practices by modeling lessons and collaborative planning

Acquired Skills Microsoft Office, Interactive White Board, LCD Projector, Data Compilation and Literacy, Student Response Systems, Small Group Instruction, Large Group Instruction, One-On-One Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, Reading/Writing Workshops, Math Quiz Bowl, Mentoring, Team Teaching, Peer Evaluation, Team Building, Relationship Building, 70+WPM, Consultation, Advising, Management, Curriculum Design, Data Literacy and Implementation