Carla Miller

Experience

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  University Book Center

  Aug 1989 - Jan 1993

  Assistant Manager of Retail Book Department

  Provided outstanding service to UMCP students, staff, and facultyMaintained inventory and ordering cycles of book titlesAssisted in the training and supervision of part-time sales teamCreated and maintained attractive merchandise displays

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  Jackson Road Elementary School

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Classroom Teacher

  Developed engaging, theme-based instruction for a racially,ethnically and socio-economically diverse community of learners with a wide-range of academic levelsEmphasized literacy through Readers' Circles, Literature Circles, and Writers' Workshop, Fostered active learning through hands-on science & math activities,and cooperative learning Nurtured classroom community and social skills through class meetings and cooperative activities

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  UUMAC

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Children's Program Director

  I have served several summers as the Children's Program Director of the UU Mid-Atlantic Community, a one week family summer camp. We learn, grow and worship together- and have a LOT of fun!

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  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2015

  Director of Religious Education

  I served as the program director of the religious education ministry in a thriving, liberal, social-justice oriented, and warmly-relational congregation of approximately 450 adults and 170 youth.My responsibilities included:COACHING- Recruitment and mentoring of approx.40 volunteers, two program-staff membersCOLLABORATING: Worship planning and leadership with the senior minister, staff liaison to 3 committees of volunteer leadersCONNECTING IN COMMUNITY: building relationships with teachers, parents and adult members COMMUNICATIONS: including e-newsletter articles, website updates and blog postsINSPIRING: Upholding and promoting the vision and purpose of the community; conveyed particularly through storytelling and public speaking, small groups and compassionate relationshipsPLANNING: Creating and planning the curriculum of learning experiences for all age groups, overseeing the annual calendar of events, classes and special activities TEACHING- courses for all ages, from preschoolers' finger rhymes through adult discussion groups, I love them all! Show less

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  Joseph Priestley District of the UUA

  Jan 2013 - now

  Adjunct Staff, Consultant

  Planning and leadership of congregational workshops and presentations as a consultant for a four-state district;including start-up orientations for incoming professional staff, volunteer trainings, and committee retreats

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  Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church

  Jul 2016 - now

  Director of Multigenerational Religious Exploration

  Director of religious formation programs for all ages; nursery through adult, Supervisor of one nursery staff person and approximately 25 volunteers; who I train, mentor and provide appreciations. Present a story or other "Together Time" homily or activity in Sunday worship services. Provide a safe and nurturing space in which ALL children and youth may learn and grow. Select, plan for and orient teachers to curriculum choices. Interact personally with children and parents to develop warm, positive relationships.Coordinate, plan and lead adult classes, and facilitate discussion groups. Publicize on the web and through fliers to promote program growth and participation.WELCOME all newcomers and participants each Sunday, and BUILD COMMUNITY! Show less