1. February 18, 2016.
To Whom It May Concern:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a trained educator with nineteen (19) years of teaching experience in the areas of
elementary, middle and high school mathematics. I have also worked in an educational
leadership capacity as a principal for nine (9) years. My greatest joy always comes from
affecting the teachers of those students who have been left behind, academically or socially. I
have engaged in non-traditional instructional practices that gear towards meeting the needs of
the at risk learner. For example, I’ve developed a program that integrates the performing arts
with academic learning. Though the former institution that I led was designed for all students,
its success also attracted students with learning challenges, who were able to return to regular
classroom settings. This is now the focus of my doctoral dissertation in Educational Leadership
at Nova Southeastern University.
I am seeking a position as an instructional coach or curriculum specialist. I have
coached and mentored teachers wherever I’ve taught, even without the title. It is my passion to
encourage others, impart knowledge and propel others towards excellence. As a servant leader,
I believe observation, relating and one-legged interviews are very important in leading. During
my role as principal, parents regularly commented that the comradery in my organization was
phenomenal, and their children never wanted to leave. A more recent example of this involves
my experiences this past year at a behavioral center that started out as a mammoth task. In the
end, it produced many behavioral and academic successes due to my holding up a high
standard of excellence, high expectations for students and a lot of love imparted upon hurting
students on my team.
I’m confident that I would be an asset to your institution, and I look forward to an opportunity
to serve in excellence.
Sincerely,
Karen Miller.
From the Desk of Karen Miller
“Exceptional, caring service produces
outstanding results”.
3603 NW 14
th
Court
Lauderhill, FL 33311
(954) 224-9887
karensmithmiller@gmail.com

2. Karen Rakiel Miller
3603 NW 14th
Court, Lauderhill, FL 33311
Phone: (954) 224-9887 karensmithmiller@gmail.com
Objective: To train teachers to facilitate learning in an exciting and challenging manner, that
stimulates students’ desire and ability to excel in academics. In so doing, I endeavour to produce
the discipline necessary for scholastic success throughout the teaching professionals’ academic
careers.
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EDUCATION
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Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, FL
● Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership (Special Education)
● January 2014 – December 2016
The University of St. Thomas Minneapolis, MN
● Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction/ Leadership
● August 1999 - May 2001
The College of the Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas
● Teachers’ Certification
● September 1997 - May 1998
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
● Bachelor of Arts – Pure Mathematics
● August 1994 - December 1996
The College of the Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas
● Associate of Arts – Primary Education/General Studies
● August 1991 - May 1994
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Pine Ridge Educational Center 2013-present Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mathematics Teacher (High School & Elementary)
• Teaching mathematics and preparing them for FSA, EOC and FCAT testing.
• Training and helping colleagues to write rubrics and scales.
• Coordinator and choreographer for dance preparatory program.

3. • Using the RTI process to evaluate and guide student behavioral progress.
• Writing poetry for 1000 PROMISES program.
• Created Morning Motivational program for third graders (song, dance, poetry, chants).
• Coaching and tutoring students (grades 6-8) for FCAT testing.
Revere Academy of Excellence 2005 – 2013 Nassau, Bahamas
Principal
 Developed a curriculum for K2 through Grade 6
 Coaching staff on innovative best teaching practices, especially mathematics.
 Organizing training programs for staff on saving, teaching, team dynamics, etc.
 Participated in PTA meetings to teach parenting tips for special needs students.
 Performed human resource functions, including hiring.
 Encouraged community work and volunteering with school-sponsored projects at
Children’s Homes.
 Added French to the curriculum which enhanced our multicultural environment and our
ESOL enrolment.
 Created exciting and educational after-school and summer programs that had great
success, especially in Reading.
R.M. Bailey Senior High School 1998 – 2003 Nassau, Bahamas
Mathematics Teacher (Gr. 10-12)
 Developed and implemented exciting program for vocational 12th Graders to learn job-
related math concepts.
 Maintained excellent classroom management skills while encouraging question-feedback
responses.
 Used system of verbal reinforcement and rewards as a motivator for improving conduct
and encouraging participation.
 Integrated discussions and peer teaching to intensify the range of learning.
 Evaluated student progress with term report cards and made recommendations for further
development. Year-End Evaluations were above average.
 Attended and participated in Staff Conferences and Year-End Mathematics and Science
Workshops.
Jordan Prince Williams Baptist 1997-1998 Nassau, Bahamas
Mathematics Teacher (Gr. 7-9)
 Improved student performances by two (2) grade levels in mathematics.
 Received 79% passes in BJC (middle school end of core) examinations in only 5 months
teaching below-average/underachieving students. The pass rate prior to my joining the
teaching staff was approximately 50%.
 Implemented dance program that continues even today.

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HOBBIES
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 Teaching Dance
 Marathon Running
 Poetry Writing
 Public Speaking
 Ballet, Liturgical Dancing
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TRAINING & COMPETENCIES
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 Elementary Education, Florida Certification
 Mathematics 6-12, Florida Certification
 New Teacher Certification (NTA, NESS)
 ESOL (registered)
 Response to Intervention (RTI)
 STEM Investigations
 Black Male Series
 Leadership Seminar (Nova Southeastern University)
 Applied Technology (Microsoft Power Point, MIMIO smart-board, IPAD, database research)
 Special Education Laws and Policies
 IREADY
 EDMENTUM (course recovery program)
 Explore Learning (science gizmos)
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REFERENCES (available upon request)
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 Mrs. Jacqueline Mosley
 Ms. Claudia Rolle
 Mr. Ronald Eyma