Nicholas Miller has extensive experience in education, including roles as an assistant principal, fourth grade team lead, and corps member with Teach for America. He holds a Master's degree in Education from Southern Methodist University and Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University. Miller has received several awards for his work improving educational opportunities and outcomes.

1. Nicholas Miller 825 N Ewing Ave Apt #101 Dallas, TX 75203
millernjames@gmail.com
214-517-3793
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas
Master of Education; Education with specialization in Special Education August 2016
Texas A&M University College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science; Kinesiology with minor in English May 2014
Concentration: Teacher Certification
University of North Texas Denton, Texas
Master of Education; Educational Leadership August 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Life School Oak Cliff Elementary Dallas, TX
Assistant Principal June 2016-Present
●Monitor teacher performance and conduct formal and informal observations with structured feedback
●Establish an open line of communication with parents and staff through various media platforms
●Incorporate rehabilitative and reflective leadership programs for students showing behavioral deficiencies
Fourth Grade Team Lead August 2015-Present
●Collaborate with administration to ensure that school procedures are consistent across grade level
●Mentor teachers new to Life School on school procedures and best practices in the classroom
●Build and maintain a strong grade level culture among teachers and students to ensure consistency across the
grade level
Etcetera responsibilities
●Planned and executed the first in-house elementary UIL competition for the Life School district
●Organized and facilited daily practice sessions with students for UIL Ready Writing, Art, and Chess
●Founded and sponsored first after school art program, chess club, debate club, and elementary basketball
program
Teach for America Houston, TX
Corps Member June 2012-Present
●Collected student data to guide instruction and provide input for end-of-year portfolio
●Participated in over 100 hours of educator professional development as it relates to instructional practices,
classroom management, differentiation, and working with diverse student populations
●Constructed Theory of Change to guide vision for educational equity and leadership pathways
●Met program requirements in order to maintain good standing with Americorps

2. Tsinghua University; Chang’an University Beijing, China
Instructor June-August 2013
●Planned and presented lessons on American culture and English language and grammar
●Supervised interactive sessions for Chinese students practicing their oral and conversational English
●Designed lesson plan activities based on cultural immersion in the United States
U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C.
White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics August-December 2013
Intern
●Developed and reviewed progress reports for the Initiative and conducted speechwriting
●Organized and prepared conference materials including memos and briefings
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
● Miller, N. Innovative Thinking, Life School, Waxahachie, TX, January, 2016.
● Miller, N., Schaefer, M.B. & Marshall, J. Tutoring clients with learning disabilities: strategies, the role
of technology, and writing center responsibility, International Writing Centers Association Conference,
San Diego, CA, October, 2012.
● Miller, N. & Johnson, J. Be a Tool: How to Utilize Your Coworkers As a Valuable Resource, South
Central Writing Centers Association, Houston, Texas, February, 2011.
AWARDS
Life School Oak Cliff Elementary Rookie of the Year May 2015
Teach for America Transformation Change Award May 2015
Life School Oak Cliff Elementary Teacher of the Year May 2016
Todd &Abigail Williams Community Impact Award Finalist May 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
TEXES k-6 Generalist May 2014
TEXES k-12 Physical Education May 2014
First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens May 2015
CPI August 2016
Principal Certification (UNT)
LANGUAGES
Spanish; conversational and
literate