Christian Miller
Spokane Valley
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Morane Prairie Elementary School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Proven ability to create inclusive lesson plans and foster a positive learning environment. Skilled in communication with parents and staff, ensuring student engagement and safety while promoting skill development and personal growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute
Morane Prairie Elementary School
Spokane
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Built solid relationships with students by creating a positive learning environment.
- Worked with each student at their ability level to provide them with activities needed to help them work to improve their understanding and abilities directed towards learning target.
- Collaborated with homeroom teachers on individual students and possible strategies for helping them improve.
- Successfully managed large classes of elementary students with a wide variety of learning styles.
- Created thoughtful lesson plans and set clear expectations for students.
- Communicated with parents and students on issues such as safety, grades, and behavior.
- Taught the value of physical activity and the positive impact that it has on each individual's body and health.
Corp Substitute
South pines elementary school
Spokane Valley
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Made sure students were on task and completed the daily lesson plan.
- Remained flexible to work in different classes each day. Grades ranged from kindergarten to 5th grade in a wide variety of subjects.
- Ensured that the curriculum was being followed as requested by the teacher.
General Substitute
CVSD and SPSD district
Spokane
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Successfully managed classroom behavior by utilizing positive strategies to encourage students to follow classroom standards.
- Followed lesson plans to assure students are keeping pace with learning objectives.
- Remained flexible and adaptable to the needs of the classroom to provide the most effective learning environment.
Student Teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Spokane Valley
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Took over the main teaching functions, created lesson plans, managed the classroom, used time management, stayed organized with equipment and assignments, communicated with administration, parents, and students.
- Handled student discipline and adapted classroom plans to real-time situations.
- Worked with IEP and 504 plans to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Created multiple two-week lessons including learning targets, activities to help achieve targets, classroom set up and expectations and the end of unit assessments.
Classroom Volunteer
Ponderosa Elementary
Spokane Valley
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted the lead teacher in all aspects of daily class operations.
- Helped with student management, engagement, and instructions.
- Worked one on one with students to help them master and develop skills.
- Engaged students in the curriculum both in large groups and one on one.
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Communication with admin and parents
- Relationship building with students
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Creating an inclusive classroom
- Having a healthy learning environment
- Safety awareness
- Skill development
- Positive reinforcement
Coaching Experience
09/2018 - Present
Upward Flag Football Spokane Valley, WA
- Coached teams of 12 players. Taught skills to play both offense and defense. Created drills to cater to the abilities and needs of each player. Coached kids how to develop character traits from lessons provided by the league. Encouraged kids to engage in lessons. Communicated with parents about field play, rules of the game, and calls made out on the field. Encouraged Players to always do their best and instilled the belief that effort supersedes results.
06/2022 - Present
Basketball Camp SERA. Spokane, WA
- Worked 2nd through 8th grade kids from an economically depressed area in Spokane. Taught basketball fundamentals as well as how to be a good team mate and team player. Worked with different personalities to help kids understand each person is valuable and brings something tot he team. Camp ran for 5 hours each day so helped keep kids focused for extended periods of time as well has assisted in providing meals and snacks. Created skill specific basketball drills and plays, and facilitated scrimmages and games
09/2022 - Present
Basketball Special Olympics Spokane, WA
- Coached a special needs basketball team. Developed plays, drills, and scrimmages for the players. Adjusted coaching styles to the ability levels and the specific needs of each player. Managed game day interactions with player and their parents.
09/2023 - 12/2023
Cross Country Skyhawks. Spokane Valley, WA
Supervised practices and cross country Meets, prioritized safety at all times. Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community. Made sure students understood the importance of practice and staying active.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
Morane Prairie Elementary School
04.2025 - 06.2025
Corp Substitute
South pines elementary school
04.2025 - 05.2025
General Substitute
CVSD and SPSD district
09.2024 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
01.2023 - 01.2024
Classroom Volunteer
Ponderosa Elementary
01.2023 - 01.2024
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