Natalie A.

Miller
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a student teaching position starting in August 2015 in a positive
environment that fosters student development.
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

Minor: Special Education Strategist 1
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0
Deans List (Fall 2012, 2013 & Spring 2014)
Expected Graduation Date: May 2015

CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter
SING Background Check
High Risk Behaviors and Substance Abuse training
Concussion in Sports
CPR Certification
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Phase II
Spring 2015
Cooperating Teacher:
Miller

UNI Mentor: Kim

Phase I
4th Grade, Fred Becker Elementary, Waterloo, Iowa
Fall 2015
Cooperating Teacher: Justin McGuinness
UNI Mentor: Susan
Etscheidt
Assessed students reading fluency and comprehension level
Created management plans for working one-on-one with a
student
Constructed lesson plans to raise comprehension & fluency
scores
Built a trusting relationship with a below grade level student

Level III
1st Grade, Orange Grove Elementary, Aldine, Texas
Spring 2014
Cooperating Teacher: Delisa Hampton
UNI Mentor: Dr. Lynne
Ensworth
Planned & taught large group science lesson about moon phases
Presented spelling words & gave spelling test
Led students on a field trip at the Houston Zoo
Participated in a weekly professional development meeting
Level II
6th Grade- Orchard Hill School, Cedar Falls, IA
Fall 2012
Cooperating Teacher: Adam Halvorson
UNI Mentor: Dr. Sheryl
Hoffman
Planned and taught math lesson on greatest common factor
Developed and taught a reading unit about Januarys Sparrow
Worked with small reading groups
Level I
Kindergarten- Lou Henry Elementary, Waterloo, Iowa
Spring 2012
Cooperating Teacher: Sherry Gabbard
UNI Mentor: Daphne
Schuchart
Observed different classroom management techniques
Worked with students individually on curriculum related tasks
Fostered a safe and fun environment during recess
Assisted teacher in grading papers
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cheerleading Coach at Hudson High School, Hudson, Iowa
2013-Present
Plan season activities and practices
Maintain safe environment
Enforce state and district mandates rules
2nd Grade Mapping Activity at Grout Museum, Waterloo, Iowa
Spring 2014
Taught students map skills
Provided problem-based questions for students

5th Grade Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Spring 2014
Led small group activities and discussions
Planned and taught social studies unit about Ben Franklin
Co-taught with classmate
1st Grade Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Spring 2014
Assisted teacher with guidance activities
Led small group discussions
1st Grade Lincoln Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Spring 2014
Assisted teacher with guidance activities
Led small group discussions
1st Grade CAL Elementary School, Latimer, Iowa
Spring 2013
Planned and taught art integration lessons
Co-taught with classmates
Led small group activities about drama, music and dance
River Hills AEA 267 Special Education School, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Summer 2013 and 2014
Worked on goals with children who have special needs
Made picture schedules and implemented throughout the day
Provided safe classroom learning environment