John Zannon Miller
Boulder,CO
Summary
I bring research-based, compassionate instruction into the classroom, combining technical expertise and authentic care for each student's wholistic growth
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teaching
Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Adapted swiftly to new classrooms and curriculums due to the nature of substitute teaching, consistently providing high-quality instruction despite initial unfamiliarity with specific course materials.
- Built relationships with administrators and teachers throughout the district.
Substitute Teaching
Camas School District
Camas, WA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Contact: Lisa Jacobson, lisa.jacobson@camas.wednet.edu
Summer School Teacher
Whittier Elementary
Boulder, CO
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Created productive classroom structures and meaningful learning environments focused on thorough completion of the curriculum and inclusion.
- Engaged learners working below-grade level and advanced both academic and SEL skill levels.
- Contact: Maria Murillo, maria.murillo@bvsd.org
Student Teaching
Casey Middle School
Boulder, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed my Student Teaching in a 6th grade Language Arts classroom.
- Developed classroom management and standards-based units under the mentorship of my cooperating teacher.
- Scaffolded and differentiated work for students with IEPs, 504s, and who were working far below grade-level or were new-comers. Translanguaged work and sheltered instruction for ELA students.
- Developed relationships with caregivers and led parent-teacher meetings.
- Contact: Collin Currier, collin.currier@gmail.com
Education
Elementary Education, Environmental Studies
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05.2023
Skills
- Leadership Experience: I have spent the last decade in classrooms, student groups, writing workshops, activist circles, and youth-empowerment camps, leading activities and learning from other leaders
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Certificate from CDE
- A2 level French and A1 level Spanish
- Mindfulness Practice: I have a fifteen-year mindfulness practice, which I have found instrumental in responding well in the classroom and connecting with students
- Up-to-date and engaged in the science of effective teaching
- Collaborative teaching experience
- Proficient in nonviolent communication
- Experience teaching at every grade level
Certification
All certificates listed have been issued by CDE:
- Colorado State Initial Teaching License Valid 2024-01-02/2027-01-02
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Teaching Endorsement K-12
- Language Arts Endorsement 7-12
- Elementary Education Endorsement K-6
Timeline
Substitute Teaching
Portland Public Schools
04.2024 - 05.2025
Substitute Teaching
Camas School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Summer School Teacher
Whittier Elementary
06.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teaching
Casey Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Elementary Education, Environmental Studies
Naropa University