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Brent Miller
486 Hampton Ln. 2A Walker, MI 49534 (231) 445-0189 bgunmiller@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To teach in an elementary school where I can engage the potential of all the children and equip them with the skills and the desire to learn individually, communally, and independently. EDUCATION: 2013- Present Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Michigan Graduate Teacher Certification Major: Social Studies Minor: Elementary Education 2004-2006 and 2011-Present Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan Major: Social Studies 2006-2009 Martin Luther College New Ulm, Minnesota Bachelor of Liberal Arts 2008 (summer) Academia de Espaol Quito, Ecuador Level: Avanzado III

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE: September 2013- Present Student Assistant/Student Teacher, Kindergarten Shawmut Hills Elementary (GRPS) 2550 Burritt NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Sak Leading the classroom Planning lessons around language arts, math, science, and social studies curriculums Collaborating with mentor teacher, fellow kindergarten teachers, and the principal Incorporating an extra music class in our classroom that centered on CCSS being taught Communicating with parents, daily, about student growth and concerns September 2010-June 2013 Childcare Worker, ASD 18-26 Lincoln School (GRPS) 860 Crahen Rd. NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 Lead Teacher: Mrs. Judi Kuiper Developing and implementing IEP goals Behavioral Management Teaching life skills Assisting and interacting with multiple classrooms, daily

October 2011-February 2013 Lead After School Teacher, 1st- 3rd Grade Buchanan Elementary (GRPS) United Way: Schools of Hope 118 Commerce Ave. SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Supervisor: Michelle Davis-Poeder Developing lesson plans to maximize literacy growth. Reading a chosen story daily and implementing a reading strategy for students to carry over to their own reading. Managing registration data and sending data reports to funding organization. Testing students with Jerry Johns IRI, tri-annually. Attending monthly seminars through the United Way that teach and reinforce reading and teaching strategies. February 2010-June 2010 Paraprofessional, Kindergarten-3rd Grade Harrison Park Elementary School (GRPS) 1440 Davis Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Supervisor: Mike Nassar Assisting kindergartners In all subjects Assisting and interacting with multiple classrooms, daily Reading interventions for 3rd graders

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Crisis prevention and intervention certified CPR/First Aid certified Fire Up conference (March, 2014) Trained in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Attended seminars on: Love and Logic, differentiation and assessment Did Action Research Project on the effects of quiet work time after recess versus quiet rest time

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY: Have presented using SmartBoard technology ELMO was used daily in my student teaching Operated Apple TV for our room in my special education work experience

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: My hobbies include: hiking, photography, playing guitar, reading, and spending time with my wife. Interests include: history, writing, music, religion, culture, teaching, learning and languages.

REFERENCES: Judi Kuiper Lead Teacher Lincoln School 860 Crahen NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 819-6554 kuiperj@grps.org Steve Kadau Supervising Principal Lincoln School 860 Crahen N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 819-2762 kaduas@grps.org

Kathy Sak Mentor Teacher Shawmut Hills Elementary Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 819-5704 sakk@grps.org

Michelle Davis-Poeder Coordinator for Schools of Hope 924 Elliot SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (616) 446-9876 davisml713@yahoo.com

Dr. Rosemary Cleveland Field Coordinator GTC Program Grand Valley State University 346 C DeVos Center Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 331-6222 clevelro@gvsu.edu

Donald Lukens Hall of Fame Cross Country/Track Coach 5338 Oakdale St Honor, MI 49640 (231) 325-4432 dklukens@gmail.com