Elizabeth Miller
Huffman,TX
Summary
Driven Fellow ready to bring enthusiasm and a passion for teaching to a new learning institution. Talented at developing in-class exercises, preparing, and leading classroom discussions and grading and editing papers and exams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teach Start Fellow
Teach Start
Houston, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted and co-led 4th Grade ELA classrooms, fostering a supportive learning environment at Ray K Daily Elementary School.
- Completed TeachStart training program, enhancing skills in classroom management, lesson internalization, and support for multilingual learners and students with special needs.
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for fellow educators and staff.
Coordinator I
Lone Star College System
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated event logistics from concept to completion, securing venues, coordinating volunteers, liaising with community partners (e.g., League of Women Voters, local election officials), and promoting through campus media.
- Executed voter engagement events, including registration drives, candidate forums, workshops, and debate watch parties, enhancing student participation and civic awareness.
- Collaborated with faculty, student organizations, and the Office of Student Life to integrate civic learning into campus programming and curriculum.
- Managed semester budget, tracking expenditures for food, speaker honorariums, and promotional materials to align with program goals and funding guidelines.
Work Study
Lone Star College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated over 100+ political discussions on topics including mental illness, criminal justice, policing and many more.
- Fostered inclusive participation and guided conversations towards informed decision-making, ensuring all voices were heard in discussions.
- Moderated over five years of discussions, creating a platform for diverse perspectives on political issues.
- Tutored Texas Government students, enhancing their understanding of course material and improving academic performance.
Dining Room Coordinator
Lupe Tortilla
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed staff schedules that optimized coverage and supported high productivity and service standards.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally to foster positive guest experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization to create a welcoming dining environment.
- Ensured strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Legal Studies
University of Houston
Clear Lake, Texas05-2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lone Star College
Kingwood05-2024
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Cultural adaptability
- Classroom management
- Public speaking
- Peer mentoring
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Office
- Peer mentoring
Projects
Mock Trial, Clear Lake, Led prosecution team in a high-stakes Aggravated Assault case, securing a Winning/Guilty verdict. Crafted compelling case materials, conducted thorough legal research, and refined courtroom presentations with teammates. Praised by prosecuting mentor for meticulous attention to detail and potential as an outstanding lawyer., National Campaign Competition, Houston, Demonstrated exceptional campaign strategies on a national level., Facilitated deliberative dialogues addressing critical societal issues., Spearheaded successful voter engagement initiatives, achieving notable rankings., Achieved 11th place out of 73 participants nationally., George Floyd Case Project, Houston, Presented findings in Criminal Law class, demonstrating effective communication and presentation skills., Analyzed the George Floyd case comprehensively, showcasing strong research, critical thinking, and attention to detail., Examined prosecution and defense strategies, evidentiary matters, and cross-examination techniques, enhancing understanding of legal proceedings., Applied theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, highlighting practical application of legal concepts.
Languages
English
References
References available upon request
Internships
- Intern at the Small Business Administration, Houston
Timeline
Teach Start Fellow
Teach Start
01.2026 - Current
Coordinator I
Lone Star College System
09.2024 - 05.2025
Work Study
Lone Star College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Dining Room Coordinator
Lupe Tortilla
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Business - Legal Studies
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lone Star College