Katherine Miller
New York
Summary
Dedicated bilingual professional with years of international experience and interest in European cultural heritage and aesthetics. Exceptionally responsible, discreet, organized, poised, detail-oriented. Excels working independently and in maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with a team, and holds a self-motivated drive for continued learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Graduate Program Administrative Coordinator
New York University
03.2022 - Current
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence in French and English.
- Managed and organized confidential records
- Managed and organized department calendar
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings
- Member of Graduate Studies Committee
- Reported on administrative and budgetary issues to Department Chair during regular meetings
- Managed budget and determined budgetary needs.
- Managed financial data for academic fellowships, awards and grants
- Managed all administrative and clerical duties for the graduate program including:
- Translation of sensitive and confidential documents,
- Recording confidential meeting minutes,
- Arranging for and reimbursing international travel
- Organized logistics for recruitment including arranging hotel reservations, catering, scheduling meetings between internationally-based parties
Photographer, Writer
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
- Researched and wrote original articles on culture and travel for digital publication, with exceptional attention to style, editing, proofreading and the client's specifications.
- Utilized extensive personal knowledge of destinations based on years of experience living abroad.
- Curated and photographed high-quality images for individual clients and brands for their personal use or marketing.
- Planned and prepared for on-location photoshoots, including location research, meeting with clients to establish rapport and collaborating with clients to create their vision, coordination with models, styling.
- Edited photos digitally to enhance images for clients
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture story for client.
- Adhered to deadlines and managed time effectively while working on multiple projects simultaneously
Au Pair
Paris Au Pair Agency
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Communication and coordination with multilingual, multicultural colleagues
- Representative in French-American cultural exchange
- Translated and Interpreted from French to English/English to French
- Responsible for the care and welfare of 3 children ages 4, 7 and 9.
- Organized and implemented schedule to maintain effective balance between rest periods, play, and instruction.
- Developed bilingual abilities in French and English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments , extra-curricular activities and international travel
Bilingual English/French Elementary Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught, monitored and evaluated student progress in French and English in an immersive bilingual environment.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Coordinated and participated in staff and parent meetings to advocate for students of different needs and backgrounds.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons and assessments to differentiate instruction and meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by demonstrating and fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with team of colleagues and administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Bilingual Residential and Student Life Advisor
New York University Paris
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Liaison between American students and local French agencies in Paris
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with international and bilingual colleagues to ensure the safety and successful progress of American college students studying abroad.
- Effectively interpreted and translated in tense circumstances between individuals of different cultures to diffuse or successfully conclude a situation.
- Helped students adapt to an international environment by developing organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to overcome personal, social or behavioral challenges of living in a foreign country and culture.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to empower students with academic or personal concerns.
Special Education Coordinator
Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Led and managed teams to develop interventions to support students with special needs academically and socially.
- Designed individualized education plans to support struggling students in coordination with team including family members, teachers, psychologists etc.
- Supported teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Monitored and Evaluated a caseload of students with a variety of special needs
- Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings between teachers, student and families
- Created, organized and documented confidential legal records
Linguistics Laboratory Assistant
Marist College
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Conducted linguistics research under the Department Chair of the Global and French departments
- Translated and transcribed documents from French to English, English to French
- Organized and Monitored linguistic laboratory equipment
- Supported struggling students by offering effective tutoring instruction in French
Education
Master of Arts - International Education
New York University
New York / Paris05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2015
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Foreign Travel
- Excellent Bilingual Communication in French and English
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Discretion
- Appreciation for and Understanding of Aesthetics
- Social Media platforms
Certification
Continued Foreign Language Education
Cultural Heritage and the Repatriation of Art
International Travel
Photography, Writing
Affiliations
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education 2018
French Foreign Language Classroom Teacher 2017
International Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification 2015
EDTPA Initial Teacher Certification 2015
www.katherinemariemilller.com
Travel and Lifestyle Photography and Writing
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
French Graduate Program Administrative Coordinator
New York University
03.2022 - Current
Photographer, Writer
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
Au Pair
Paris Au Pair Agency
08.2019 - 07.2020
Bilingual English/French Elementary Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2018 - 06.2019
Bilingual Residential and Student Life Advisor
New York University Paris
08.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Coordinator
Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2015 - 05.2016
Linguistics Laboratory Assistant
Marist College
09.2011 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - International Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marist College
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