Veronica Miller
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with 17 years of experience fostering diverse student success in English Language Arts, intervention, and educational research. Skilled in curriculum development, professional development, and data-driven analysis to improve academic achievement. Passionate about empowering young learners to thrive in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Leander ISD, Cedar Park Middle School
11.2019 - Current
- Mentored 3 new-to-profession teachers, focusing on instructional strategies and classroom management
- Served as 7th Grade ELA Department Head/ PLC lead for 3 years and participated in Campus Leadership Team
- Created video model lessons to train teachers on implementing Kagan strategies in lessons
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Senior Field Trainer/Analyst
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas at Austin
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Develop curriculum and training materials for teacher- and tutor-implemented research studies
- Deliver professional development to teachers and intervention tutors
- Model the use of research-based practices with small groups of students and large classes
- Collaborate with research team and school personnel to respond to student and teacher needs
- Coordinate project logistics between research team and school personnel
- Train and supervise tutors, implementation coach, and graduate research assistants
- Gather and analyze data to inform decision-making.
Field Trainer/Analyst
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas at Austin
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided direct support and coaching to school personnel to support implementation of research-based practices in math, reading, and dropout prevention
- Assisted school and district leadership teams in interpreting data to monitor, evaluate, and improve initiatives
- Supported teachers' implementation through collaborative planning, model lessons, and feedback
- Planned and conducted professional development
- Prepared reports to share progress and results with school and district stakeholders
- Collected and analyzed data regarding fidelity of implementation
- Served as an interventionist in reading research studies with elementary school students with learning disabilities and difficulties.
Teacher
Ojeda Middle School, Del Valle ISD
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Taught classes in reading intervention and dyslexia reading
- Served as lead RTI teacher (2011-2013)
- Served on campus Teacher Leadership Committee and Campus Advisory Team (2011-2012).
Site Leader and Teacher
Denton ISD Extended School Day, Denton, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervised after-school teachers to ensure quality care and policy compliance
- Planned and delivered lessons for educational enrichment and physical activity.
Education
Certification - Principal Certification
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.2023
M.Ed. - Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Diversity
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX01.2015
B.A. - English, English Language Arts
The University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2007
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Research-based Practices
- Communication with Stakeholders
- Professional Development & Coaching
- Academic and Behavior Intervention
- Data-driven Instruction
Certification
- English Language Arts 4-8
- English Language Arts 8-12
- ESL Supplemental EC-12
- Principal as Instructional Leader (expected May 2024)
- Special Education EC-12
- Social Studies 4-8
Awards
- Leonard E. Gibbs Award co-recipient, Campbell Collaboration Social Welfare Coordinating Group Editorial Board, 2017
- UT-Austin College of Education Competitive Academic Award Fellowship, 2013-2014
- Council for Learning Disabilities Teacher of the Year award, 2011
Timeline
Teacher
Leander ISD, Cedar Park Middle School
11.2019 - Current
Senior Field Trainer/Analyst
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas at Austin
01.2017 - 10.2019
Field Trainer/Analyst
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas at Austin
01.2013 - 01.2017
Teacher
Ojeda Middle School, Del Valle ISD
01.2007 - 01.2013
Site Leader and Teacher
Denton ISD Extended School Day, Denton, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006
Certification - Principal Certification
Angelo State University
M.Ed. - Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Diversity
The University of Texas at Austin
B.A. - English, English Language Arts
The University of North Texas
- English Language Arts 4-8
- English Language Arts 8-12
- ESL Supplemental EC-12
- Principal as Instructional Leader (expected May 2024)
- Special Education EC-12
- Social Studies 4-8
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