Courtney Miller

814 Blandford Ave

New Lenox, IL 60451
camiller@noctrl.edu

(815) 931 0559

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CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a student teaching position in the mathematics field utilizing my skills in working in a
diverse team environment to provide excellent educations to students.

EDUCATION:
North Central College, Naperville, IL June 2016
BA in Mathematics and Secondary Education
Minor in Spanish
College Scholar
GPA: 3.688

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT:
North Central College
iLead

2012-2013
Develop leadership skills and abilities to strengthen self-outlook and become a better vision of
myself
Create goals and values to set a clear path to personal and professional success
SLATE
2012-Present
Participated in and utilized the developmental skills taught to us by professionals
Created tools for my future classroom such as decorations and first day routines
Math for Girls Summer Camp
2013-2014
Lead and administer math lessons and activities in order to heighten the girls interest in mathematics
Create a fun environment to learn and grow through mathematics
Teach First
2012-Present
Develop professional, communication, and networking skills to be utilized as a future teacher
Gained knowledge about how to be a successful teacher in the future
Saturday Enrichment Program
2013-Present
Assist the teacher in the classroom to maintain control and the attention of the second graders
Administer lessons to gifted students in order to further their knowledge in math
Resident Assistant
2014- Present
Provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to live in at North Central College
Create and administer programs, decorations, and sense of community in the resident halls

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Junior Senior Scholars Program

2012-2013
Stimulate and Motivate high school students to study and grow through their academic success
Prepare and present Physical Science lesson plans to promote learning
Job Shadow, East Aurora High School
2012
Observed freshman and sophomore students in a classroom setting

 Aided and mentored students with learning, studying, and taking tests

Job Shadow, Glenbard North High School

2013

Observed and assisted mathematics students of all levels

Gained knowledgeable insight about classroom management
Technology in Education Conference

2014

Learned about different types of technology that can be used in the classroom efficiently and
effectively

Created lesson plans that were enhanced by technology to use in my future classroom
Golden Apple Scholar, Alton High School

2014-Present

Co-taught summer school at Alton High School in a mathematics classroom

Gained knowledge about becoming a successful teacher through professional development seminars
and speakers

FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Practicum for Geometry, Lincoln Jr. High School, 7th grade, Naperville IL

2014
Designed and implemented four lessons about the properties of various two
dimensional shapes
Worked one-on-one with struggling students

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Teach First Program at North Central
College Scholars Honors Program at North Central
Golden Apple Scholar
Education Honors SocietySpanish Honors SocietyMathematics Honors Society-

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Once Upon A Child, Orland Park IL
Cashier, 19 months
Edge Tutoring, Naperville IL
Tutoring: 2 years
Math Resource Center, Naperville IL
Tutoring: 5 months

SKILLS:
Mentoring and leading others
Understanding and accepting differences
Making responsible decisions
Promoting success and reaching full potential

Close to being fluent in Spanish