Anna Miller

Teacher Blog: https://annarenperegrinmiller.weebly.com/

Phone#: 248-978-9327
Work (Primary) Email: kudgee2@yahoo.com
University (Secondary) Email: armiller23@oakland.edu

PHILOSOPHY
I aspire to inspire young people to express their individual creativity, because I believe that creativity can
go beyond the visual arts and be expressed through new methods of problem solving, analysis, and the
curiosity to understand the world (as well as the people) around them.

EDUCATION
Oakland University
Rochester, MI Bachelor’s of Studio Art Cumulative GPA: 3.62
Expected Graduation: K-12, Spec: Drawing Major GPA: 3.60
Winter 2021 Minor: Psychology Total Credits: 181

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA)
Member Preservice Member
December 2019 - Present (2 year)Rochester, Sep 2018 - Present (3 year ) Rochester,
Michigan, United States Michigan, United States

National Art Education Association (NAEA)

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Preservice Member
Member
Sep 2018 - Present (3 year )Rochester, Michigan,
United States Feb 2017 - Present (4 years) Rochester,
Michigan, United States

Professional Education Classes Completed Prior To Student Teaching:

Course Title Credit

Internship in Art Education 12

Managing the Classroom Community for U.S. Diverse Learners 4

Teaching Art at the Secondary Level 4

Teaching Art in Middle School 2

Teaching Art in Elementary School 4

Visual Culture: Theory in Art Education 2

Intro to Students With Special Needs 4

Intro to Secondary Education 4

Teaching Reading Content Areas 4

Education Psychology K-12 4

K–12 Art Education Concentrations:
Course Title Credit

Senior Thesis Studio Art 4

Seminar in Studio Art 4

Drawing/Painting Contexts 4

Drawing/Painting Studio 4

Life Drawing I 4

Intermediate Drawing 4

Beginning Painting (For Non-Majors) 4

Beginning Drawing 4

Photography (For Non-Majors) 4

Graphic Design (For Non-Majors) 4

Foundations of Studio Art: Media Art 4

Foundations of Studio Art: 3D 4

Foundations of Studio Art: 2D 4

History of Photography II: 1914 to Present 4

Arts of Asia and the Islamic World 4

Western Art (Renaissance - Present) 4

Western Art (Prehistoric - Medieval) 4

EXPERIENCE

Deerfield Elementary School - Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher - Edustaff

(April 26, 2021 - June 11, 2021)
● Created & Taught Art Lesson Plans for students, grades K-5 along with SAILS (Students with a
wide range of Special Needs)
● Collaborated with Building & District Faculty for Inter-District Events:
○ 2021 Graduation Posters for High School Students
○ Career Day
○ Field Day
● Participated in Asynchronous Building & District PLC Meetings
● Organized Attendance and Grades for students:
○ There were 3 Rotations that shifted every week, there were 2 In-Person Groups and 1
Remote Group of Students

This experience was during the Covid-19 Pandemic, teaching was done remotely for the first 3 weeks, and
in hybrid the last 4 weeks.
Holy Name Catholic School - Student Teacher - Field Placement 2
(February 2021 - April 2021)
● Final Field Placement (7 Weeks)
● Instructed Lessons for mostly the Elementary students, grades Preschool-5th
● Grade Student work based on expectations provided in their assignments
● Write Lessons based on NAEA Core Standards
● Recorded Lessons for Supervisor/Mentor Teacher review, added to Web Portfolio
● This experience was during the Covid-19 Pandemic, teaching was done remotely for the first 3
weeks, and in hybrid the last 4 weeks.

Van Hoosen Middle School - Student Teacher - Field Placement 1

(January 2021 - February 2021)
● Final Field Placement (7 Weeks)
● Instructed lessons for students, grades 6-8
● Grade Student work based on expectations provided in their assignments
● Write Lessons based on NAEA Core Standards
● Recorded Lessons for Supervisor/Mentor Teacher review, added to Web Portfolio
● This experience was during the Covid-19 Pandemic, teaching was done remotely for the first 3
weeks, and in hybrid the last 4 weeks.

Edustaff - Substitute Teacher - Part-Time Employment

(August 2020 - Present)
● Substitutes for, at maximum, 7 different MI School Districts for the following positions:
○ Substitute Teacher
○ Substitute Paraprofessional
○ Substitute Secretary
○ Lunch Aide/Supervisor
○ Long-Term Guest Teacher
○ Substitute Childcare
○ CPR Certification
● Current Districts Assigned:
○ Avondale School District
○ Berkley School District
○ Bloomfield Hills Public School District
○ Huron Valley Schools
○ Novi Community School District​
○ Rochester Community School District
○ West Bloomfield School District

Meadowbrook Elementary School -Volunteer (Student Teacher)- Observation

(February 2020 - March 2020)
● Assist in classroom activities and observe the work of Rachel Rochester’s K-5th Grade Students
● Learn more about how elementary school teachers structure art lessons for younger students.
● Unfortunately, this experience was cut short by the Covid-19 Outbreak which resulted in the
school’s closure.

Avondale High School -Volunteer (Student Teacher)- Observation

(October 2019 - December 2019)
● Assist in classroom activities and observe the work of Jennifer Palombit’s High School Students,
● Learn more about how high school teachers prepare students for college and Advanced Art
Programs.

Tutor Time - Assistant Teacher - Part-Time Employment

(February 2019 - May 2019)
● Responsible for:
○ Assisting the Teacher in curriculum implementation
○ Classroom management
○ Achieving Learning Care Group's safety vision of "No One Gets Hurt".
○ The supervision of classes during nap and break times.
● Worked with various age groups in various classrooms.
● Promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under their care and works
with the school's staff to create an environment of learning and keeps parents informed of the
progress of their child.
● CPR Certification

International Technology Academy - Volunteer (Student Teacher) - Oakland

University Field 2 Observation
(September 2018 - November 2018)
● Assist in classroom activities and observe the behaviors of Mrs. Mary Jo Shoup's Kindergarten
Students.
● Analyze the mechanics behind the formative and summative assessments to understand the
cognitive development of the students.
● Conduct case study and analysis of a small chosen few students to further understand the pros,
cons, and ultimate consequences of the assessments used/not used to determine the students'
development.

Orchard Lake Middle School -Volunteer (Student Teacher)- Extended Observation

(November 2017 - December 2017)
● An Extended Observation from Oakland University's Field 1 Observation: 2017 Fall Semester
(November 8, 2017 - December 21, 2017)
● Compare and contrast the conditions between schools that do/don't value art as a significant aspect
of a student's education.
● This experience gave me insight on how to become innovative with assignments to show students
how art is applicable to real life.

Abbott Middle School - Volunteer (Student Teacher) - Oakland University Field 1

Observation
(October 2017 - December 2017)
● Assist in the tutoring of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students
● Help develop comprehension skills that could further assist them as they practice with high
school-level assignments, and ultimately prepare them for college readiness.
● Resources: community-sharing websites, books on organizing a classroom, and
alternative/personalized lesson plans for students who were having difficulty with the subject.

OU Art Gallery - Gallery Attendant - Oakland University On-Campus Employment

(August 2018 - May 2021)
Maintaining Oakland University's Art Gallery:
● Opening/Closing Art Gallery at Posted Hours
● Handling Gallery Guests
● Prepping Gallery for the next Exhibitions
● Cleaning/Electrical Maintenance
● Selling Programs
● Informing Guests on Meadowbrook Theater and other School-related Events
Church of the Holy Spirit's Summer Vacation Bible School - Volunteer - Seasonal
Employment
(August 2009-August 2016)
● Assistant Group Leader
● Dancer
● Decorations
● Religious Educator
● Food Prep.
● Program Opening/Closing Activity Leader

Highland Public Library's Summer Youth Reading Program - Volunteer - Seasonal

Employment
(June 2016 - August 2016)
● Activity Assistant
● Baby Sitting
● Crowd Control

Milford Public Library's Summer Youth Reading Program - Volunteer - Seasonal

Employment
(June 2009 - August 2015)
● Activity Assistant
● Baby Sitting
● Book Shelving
● Crowd Control
● Organizational Skills
● Registration Desk Job

SKILLS
● Microsoft Office Experience
● Graphic Design/Digital Illustration Experience
○ Adobe Creative Cloud
○ Medibang Paint Pro
● Writing Experience:
○ WRT 150 Composition I
○ WRT 160 Composition II
○ PSY 250 Research Design in Psychology
● Average WPM:
○ 70 WPM