Kirstin Miller

11074 Legacy Lane, Davison, MI 48423

248-736-7841
kirstin927@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI
Masters in Literacy Education

Expected
August 2015

Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

May 2009

Endorsements in Language Arts & Math

Hartland High School, Hartland, MI
High School Diploma

June 2003

AWARDS

K12 OsK12rs Teacher for 100% Strategy

November 2014

Teacher of the Month

December 2012

Deans List

2006-2009

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

1 st Grade Teacher / K-8 Lead Teacher

2014-Current

Analyzing classroom data to create fl exible small groups to guide daily instruction in
Math and ELA topics.
Teach lessons that accompany, enrich, and build upon (or supplement) the K12
curriculum.
Teacher Leader for the elementary school (K-8).
Hold 1:1 Data Meetings with K-8 Staff focusing on DDI (Data Driven Instruction).
Training in DDI (Data Driven Instruction).
Study Island Point of Contact for our School (K-12).
K 3 Teacher

2013-2014

Analyzing classroom data to create fl exible small groupings that guide daily instruction.
Provide daily lessons to K-3 students focusing on increasing Reading and Math abilities.

Pontiac Academy for Excellence

1 st Grade Teacher

2012-2013

Lesson planning, delivering daily lessons, holding parent/teacher

conferences, ensuring the growth of reading and math skills
necessary to move on to the next grade level.
Proven track record for increasing student achievement between
the beginning and end of the school year, often with 1-2 years
growth for struggling students.
2 nd Grade Teacher

2009-2012

Lesson planning, delivering daily lessons, holding parent/teacher conferences, ensuring

the growth of reading and math skills necessary to move on to the next grade level.
Proven track record for increasing student achievement between the beginning and end
of the school year, often with 1-2 years growth for struggling students.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Goodrich Area School
School-Age Assistant Teacher
Supervise school-aged children throughout the day during the

2009

Kirstin Miller
11074 Legacy Lane, Davison, MI 48423
248-736-7841
kirstin927@yahoo.com
summer. Accompany and lead students on Field Trips during
summer camp.
Plan and implement programming for school-aged children during
summer camp.
Goodrich Area Schools
Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher
Care for and implement daily lessons plans for infant/toddler aged
children.

2004-2008

Ensure early literacy activities were part of the daily curriculum.

Responsible for implementing individualized care-plans for
infant/toddler aged children.

LANGUAGES

English native language

French Elementary Profi ciency low level of fl uency

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Mackinac Island Scout Service Camp
1998-2004
Provided service on Mackinac Island by raising/lowering fl ags, serving as guides at
the fort and
historical buildings.
Served in Leadership and Adult positions as well with this program guiding the
younger girls
through the program.

REFERENCES
Amy Lepley
K8 Academic Administrator, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
50 Filer Street, Suite F
Manistee, MI 49660
231-527-8257
Stacy Little
3 rd Grade Teacher, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
50 Filer Street, Suite F
Manistee MI 49660
248-249-1051
Cheryl Sondey
2 n d Grade Teacher / Professional Acquaintance, Pontiac Academy for Excellence
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48343
810-404-1486