JESSICA L.

MILLER
Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 974-6734 jessicamiller15@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalmiller15

Academic Leader and Educator

Educational Administration
Human Resources
Capacity Building
Program Management
Offer extensive academic leadership, program administration, and training / development experience. Track record of
empowering educators to address the unique needs of students across all levels enhancing learning experiences, expanding
opportunities, and providing the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Provide the tools, guidance, and support necessary for teachers and staff to set and achieve personal development goals.
Establish cooperative team environments that increase operational efficiency and influence high levels of performance.
Leverage extensive experience in education and human resources to serve as a trusted resource and strengthen schools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Palm Springs Unified School District Palm Springs, CA
2010 Present
Assistant Principal, Desert Springs Middle School (2015 Present)
Partner in managing day-to-day operations for the Middle School of ~900 students and 68 staff (40 teachers, 28 support),
including program implementation, training and development, human resources, and safety planning / management.
Leading implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) and new math curriculum. Providing teacher
training and evaluation, developing peer mentor relationships, and co-creating assistance plans.
Created and facilitated professional development courses, including: Cultural Awareness in Schools, Professionalism,
Classroom Management for Beginners, Teaching Students in Poverty, and Literacy Across Content Areas.
Partner with ASES Manager to ensure program integration, develop outreach to drive enrollment, and evaluate
program ROI. Collaborated in increasing enrollment from the lowest in the District to the highest enrollment in the
District.
Developed a strategy to secure the schools placement on the respected and influential national Schools to Watch list.
Invited to work on ILC, a cross curricular leadership project (and partnership between Stanford and the California
Teachers Association) to create professional development around implementation of Common Core and other relevant
topics.
Consulting Teacher, PAR / BTSA (2014 2015)
Lead the mandatory district training and performance coaching program. Instruct new teachers in the areas of classroom
management, community building, lesson planning, differentiation, and assessment. Partner with teachers to address
unsatisfactory performance evaluations through one-on-one coaching and by developing independent development plans.
Interim Assistant Principal, Raymond Cree Middle School (2014)
Stepped in during period of leadership transition. Oversaw CELDT testing, parent conferences, extra-curricular activities
organization, and student behavior management.
Science Department Chair (2011 2014)
Served as Lead Teacher in the Science Department. Worked with twelve teachers to increase student achievement. Drove
implementation of Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (CCSS / NGSS). Developed and led professional
development courses and capacity building strategies. Partnered with the principal to expand the department by hiring capable
and enthusiastic science teachers.
Co-developed literacy strategies aimed at meeting a mandate to increase reading and literacy in the science
classrooms ahead of the implementation of CCSS and NGSS.
Created a broad range of professional development for instructors, covering such topics as classroom management
and techniques to implement reading, writing, and math into current curriculum with the Common Core standards.
o Trained a team of 18 instructors on lesson planning and effective use of assessments, with specific strategies to help
students learn regardless of their background.
o Worked with new and current teachers on classroom management and discipline strategies, helping the school achieve a
32% year-over-year reduction in incidents of suspensions for defiance and disruption.
Led team to achieve a rate of 93% for observed use of literacy strategies, which contributed to a 3-5% increase in

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proficiency among English Learners and a 1-3% increase among students who scored advanced on the assessments.
Science Teacher (2010 Present)
Taught California Science Standards to a diverse student population, including English Language Learners and at-risk youth.
Create courses and curriculum for all classes in the science department, with the goal of engaging students and instilling a
love of learning. Work with newer teachers to implement effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
Develop and drive initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities.
Designed and instructed differentiated lessons that ensured understanding among Level 1-3 English Language
Learners while simultaneously enhancing their grasp of the English language (reading and writing).
Collaborated in developing, securing funding for, and implementing a campus renewable energy career academy for atrisk youth. Met challenging State funding mandates and placed all participating seniors in internships or mentorships.
Earned praise for creating accessible and instructor-friendly lessons and courses despite covering often difficult and
abstract concepts. Developed courses that have been adopted throughout the District and in neighboring Districts.
Lewis Center for Educational Research (LCER) Apple Valley, CA
2008 2010
Science Teacher
Provided instruction and led initiatives to enhance curriculum, improve outcomes, and increase collaboration. Drove student
engagement and retention by preparing curriculum that was challenging, educational, and fun.
Introduced and built broad support for a research-based initiative to standardize policies and procedures across all
classrooms and increase the effectiveness of LCERs unique school within a school system.
Created and coached the schools first academic pentathlon team, which won first place overall in its inaugural year.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Instructional Designer / Curriculum Writer Yucca Valley, CA
Research Assistant California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA
Aviation Logistics Non Commissioned Officer US Marine Corps MCAS Yuma, AZ

2012 Present
2006 2008
2000 2004

E D U C AT I O N a n d C R E D E N T I A L S
Candidate, Ed.D. Organizational Leadership University of La Verne La Verne, CA
MA, Educational Administration California State University San Bernardino, CA
BSc, Biology California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA
Administrative Services Credential California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Single Subject 2042 Credential, Biological Sciences California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Expected 2020
2011
2008
2011
2009

RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL)
CASC Riverside County of Education
ACSA and PSTA Leadership Conferences
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Common Core

2013 2016
2015 2016
2013 2015
2013 2015
2013 2014

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
ACSA Region 19 SAC Vice President, Membership Riverside, CA
PSTA Bargaining Team Palm Springs Unified School District Palm Springs, CA
Class of 2015 Adviser Desert Hot Springs High School Desert Hot Springs, CA
REAL Academy PLC Desert Hot Springs High School Desert Hot Springs, CA
Crisis Management Team Lewis Center for Educational Research Apple Valley, CA

2013 - 2014
2013 - 2015
2010 2015
2008 2010
2008 2010