Claire C.

Miller
503 Elm St. Apt. #1, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
415.599.5598 - clairecolliver@gmail.com

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EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI June 2013-June 2014
M.A. Educational Studies with Secondary Teacher Certification
GPA 4.0
Brown University, Providence, RI 2007-2011
A.B. Hispanic Language, Literature and Culture
A.B. Portuguese and Brazilian Studies
GPA 3.73
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador Spring 2010
Direct enrollment through Brethren Colleges Abroad
Immersion in culture and host family experience
Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil Summer 2010
Intensive Language and Culture study with Council on International Educational Exchange

CERTIFICATIONS
Secondary Teaching Certificate, Spanish June 2014
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview rating of Advanced Low November 2013
Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED September 2013
Teaching English as a Foreign Language August 2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Student Teacher, Chelsea High School, Chelsea, MI January 2014-June 2014
Created and taught TPRS lessons (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) in
which the students receive significant comprehensible input of new vocabulary
Developed and taught lessons on grammar such as reflexive verbs, preterit verbs and direct
object pronouns
Connected cultural references to the lives of my students and expanded their knowledge of
the Spanish-speaking world
Sought out and incorporated affective and content-related student feedback into my lessons
Differentiated reading lessons for students at various reading comprehension levels
Designed various rubrics for speaking assessments, in class participation self-assessments
and group presentations
Integrated various forms of technology to motivate and extend learning including:
SmartBoard, Prezi, Skype, Voice Record Pro, and Socrative
Collaborated with a mixed content area PLC on assessments and iPad use
Utilized PowerSchool to manage grades, create seating charts and take attendance
Assessed, shared materials and maintained a class calendar through Haiku Learning
Language and Culture Assistant, Otura, Spain 2011-2012
Incorporated English into the classroom at a bilingual high school in the disciplines of
English Language Arts, Math, Natural Sciences and Ethics
Planned lessons with and taught English to current and future bilingual teachers
Private English Language Tutor, Granada, Spain 2011-2012
Instructed students of varying ages and levels in the subject of English using games and
kinesthetic methods
Volunteer Teachers Assistant, Lumbisi, Ecuador Spring 2010
Taught and supervised elementary school classes for English language learners
Mathematics Tutor, Quito, Ecuador Spring 2010
Instructed student in standardized testing he needed to receive a grant application

Claire C. Miller
503 Elm St. Apt. #1, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
415.599.5598 - clairecolliver@gmail.com

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GRANTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Race and Educational Inequality Student Initiated Small Grant,
University of Michigan December 2013-May 2014
Collaborated and wrote a grant proposal with seven other masters students
Received $3,500 for professional development
Planned, organized and participated in three workshops to develop participants abilities to
facilitate discourse regarding issues of privilege, race, and social justice in school
communities

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Moderator, 4T Virtual Conference, University of Michigan March 2014-May 2014
Cooperated with a K-12 lead presenter to develop and present a dynamic virtual session for
the May 4T Conference about technology tools in the World Language classroom
Child Care Provider, Ann Arbor, MI 2012-2013
Created safe, fun and loving environments for children when their parents were away
Practiced Spanish and aided with homework
Activist and Translator, Igualdad Animal, Granada, Spain 2011-2012
Collaborated with the local animal rights group to raise awareness about speciesism and
factory farming in Spain
Planned and participated weekly in poignant informative acts, beneficiary events and vegan
potlucks open to the public
Translated from English to Spanish relevant documents for this newly budding group
President, Brown Animal Rights Club, Brown University 2009-2011
Led a group of passionate people to meet each week to raise student body awareness
Held informative lectures and discussions featuring prominent speakers such as Peter Singer
and Gene Baur
Organized events to educate and spark debate, to raise money and to recruit new members
such as VegPledge, concerts, and film screenings
Intern, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Norfolk, VA Summer 2009
Brainstormed ideas to better animal welfare and researched new initiatives
Engaged in community outreach across America while promoting PETAs current
campaigns
Worked with PETA2 on the Animal Liberation project in Washington D.C. and at Brown
Volunteer, China Care, Brown University 2008-2009
Planned and participated in weekly culture-themed playgroups for adopted Chinese
children

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Language
Conversationally proficient in Portuguese
Technology
Well-versed in TED Ed, Prezi, Skype and Google Drive
Experience with iPad apps including: Nearpod, Voice Record Pro, Duolingo and Socrative

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travelling, immersing myself in the local culture, and learning local dances
Vegan cooking and baking
Outdoor activities such as hiking and scuba diving
Serving as a Brown university prospective student interviewer
Claire C. Miller
503 Elm St. Apt. #1, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
415.599.5598 - clairecolliver@gmail.com

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References


Shane Rodriguez
Mentor Teacher, Spanish
Chelsea High School
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201 (ext. 1132)
srodrigu@chelsea.k12.mi.us

Mayriza Mijares Bustic
Field Instructor
University of Michigan
School of Education
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 657-8151
mmijares@umich.edu

Maria Coolican
Lead Faculty, World Languages
University of Michigan
School of Education Suite 1228
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 417-6806
mariajc@umich.edu
























Deanna Birdyshaw
Co-leader of Secondary MAC program
University of Michigan
School of Education
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 763-6718
dbirdy@umich.edu

Ann Crowley
Field Instructor
University of Michigan
School of Education
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(248) 685-7593
anncrow@umich.edu

Shari Saunders
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Michigan
School of Education Suite 4216 B
610 East University Avenue
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 764-2588
sharisau@umich.edu