Sarah Miller

Experience

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  LePort Schools

  May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Science & Geography Teacher

  • Developed K-5 instructional materials and activities to facilitate students' comprehension and skill development, including project-based science units in biology, geology, and chemistry• Organized after-school and summer science programs, off-site field trips, visits by local science groups, and a monthly science outreach program for students and their families

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  Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2018

  Wildflower Guide

  • Guided summer festival participants on hikes and ambles throughout the picturesque valleys surrounding Crested Butte, Colorado, to find and identify native wildflowers

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  Austin Learning Center

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2018

  Science Tutor

  • Supported undergraduate students and student-athletes in college-level science courses, including geology, biology, psychology, anthropology, and astronomy• Cultivated students' general study skills and organizational habits

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Graduate Research Assistant-Texas Memorial Museum

  • Overhauled museum curriculum to develop TEKS-aligned museum worksheets, activities, and lesson plans (grades K-8) according to research on informal learning• Designed a comprehensive teacher & chaperone guide to support successful field trips

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Jun 2016 - May 2017

  • Developed course materials, facilitated discussions, organized inquiry labs and activities, and coordinated field trips and workshops• Supported undergraduate STEM students, preservice elementary and secondary teachers, and first-time graduate teaching assistants • Developed training materials for first-time graduate teaching assistants in the natural sciences, focusing on inquiry, active learning, and inclusive pedagogies

  • Instructor and Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2013 - May 2017

  • Graduate Research Assistant-Faculty Innovation Center

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Mystery.org

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2018

  Curriculum Developer / Project Manager

  • Project-managed pre-production deliverables for 40 Mystery Doug “mini-lessons” – short videos viewed by nearly 1 million students per week• Conceptualized, researched, and wrote elementary science and engineering lessons (grades K-5) aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Mystery Science, a video-based, “open-and-go” curriculum platform

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  It's Okay To Be Smart (PBS Digital Studios)

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  Science Writer

  • Researched and wrote original episodes for "It's Okay To Be Smart," a YouTube science education show from PBS Digital Studios that explores the fun, creative, "wow" of science

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  The UTeach Institute

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Directly supervised the development of project-based AP Computer Science curriculum, delivery of professional development workshops, implementation of year-round teacher support, and coordination of a national community of computer science educators• Presented frequently at national and regional conferences and participated in working groups and summits to address the most challenging issues in K-12 computer science education• Defined marketing and communication efforts to recruit teachers, schools, and districts• Oversaw standards mapping, alignment, and documentation to achieve AP course endorsement by the College Board and secure state and district approvals • Wrote grant proposals, planned and executed activities in support of grant deliverables, and communicated with grant partners on budgeting and logistics Show less • Coordinated in-person and online professional development workshops, including registration, payment, logistics, and communication with participants, partners, and funders• Responsible for website maintenance and updates, social media, and monthly newsletters• Managed over 20 courses in Canvas Instructure Learning Management System• Supported development of project-based curriculum, including production of anchor videos• Promoted UTeach CS products and services at national and regional conferences Show less

  • Program Manager

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Senior Program Coordinator / Project Manager

    Mar 2019 - Sept 2019
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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Course Instructor

  • Developed and taught a seminar on computer science education for undergraduate STEM majors pursuing teaching certification in CS

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  Edpuzzle

  Feb 2021 - May 2023

  • Led a creative team of content experts, editors, illustrators, and animators to develop captivating, interactive content aligned to K-12 national standards (English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Financial Literacy, Digital Citizenship, Health)• Used data to inform content strategy and deliver curriculum at scale (100+ video lessons produced per month, 100% YoY growth in usage)• Developed editorial style guides, quality control standards, and guidelines for subject matter expert reviews to maintain consistency in design, structure, and terminology of lessons• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, design, product, and data teams Show less

  • Head of Curriculum

    Jul 2022 - May 2023

  • Senior Program Manager, Curriculum

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Curriculum Program Manager

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Data Science 4 Everyone

  Jul 2023 - now

  Operations Manager