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Janice Miller

Janice Miller

Graphic Design & Technical Writing (Graphiti Inc)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Math, Science and STEM Teacher

  • Education

    • UC Berkeley Extension

      1997 - 2000
      Professional Development Software Development and Programming

      COURSEWORK: Intro to Computer Programming using C; Fundamentals of C++; Applying Structured Tech., Systems Analysis & Design; Fundamental of Data Communication; Concepts of Relational Database Management Systems; Oracle Basics; and Essentials of Oracle Application Development

    • Foothill College, Krause Center for Inovation

      2015 - 2015
      Professional Development Integrating Coding into the Middle School STEM Classroom

      Reviewed and new strategies for integrating free programming platforms like MIT's Starlogo Nova, KhanAcademy's Processing.js and JavaScript, and MIT's Scratch, into existing middle school Math and Science curriculum.

    • Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative (SVMI)

      2007 - 2015
      Teacher Education and Professional Development, MATH

    • Notre Dame de Namur University

      2007 - 2009
      Master's Degree (Magna Cum Laude) Special Education and Teaching

      Graduated Magna Cum Laude

    • San Francisco State University

      -
      Bachelor's Degree Cinematography and Film/Video Production

      Senior project: Project Manager for the Opening of the New Arts and Media building.

    • Notre Dame de Namur University

      2005 - 2007
      Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

  • Experience

    • Graphic Designer

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1997
      Graphic Design & Technical Writing (Graphiti Inc)

      Created computer generated technical drawings for building life safety systems

    • Hitachi Data Systems

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
      Technical Illustrator

      Freelance technical illustrator. Software: Adobe Illustrator.

    • Carlson Wagonlit Travel

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      Graphic Designer

      Designed and produced incentive event publications (brochures, invitations, etc.) for corporate events.Software Knowledge: Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Pagemaker; and QuarkXPress;

    • Vallemar Elementary School

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2015
      Math, Science and Language Arts Teacher. RSP Teacher.

      2007 to 2008: Taught 7th grade Math and Science.2008 to 2009: Resource Teacher (K-8) students. 2009 to 10015: Taught 6th grade Math, Science, Language Arts

    • Ingrid B. Lacey Middle School

      Aug 2015 - now
      Math, Science and STEM Teacher

      EXAMPLES of SCIENCE, MATH and TECHNOLOGY in my Classroom:STEM CLASS: Engineering Projects: 1.) Rube Goldberg Project: Lessons focused on Engineering Design Process; Forms of Energy and energy conversion; and Critical Thinking.Solar Energy Sail Boat Projects: Lessons focused on Engineering Design Process; Buoyancy, area/volume/density; and Critical Thinking.Technology Units: 3D Design via Sketch Up and TinkerCad; and Computer Programming via Scratch and JavaScript.SCEINCE CLASS:Fall of 2015: Field tested Lawrence Hall of Science Unit on "Energy Transfer." This "Digital Simulation" curriculum unit ran four weeks and included the daily use of Chromebooks. Spring of 2016: Student year end projects using Google Slides on Solar/Wind Energy. Slides included links to webpages, video inserts, etc.MATH CLASS: Khan Academy. Students previewed/reviewed 6th grade math weekly during my Khan Academy Wednesdays. Show less

    • Learningtech.org

      Jan 2017 - now
      Maker's Space After School Program: Contractor

      Currently working with Learningtech.org to create and run an after school, Maker's Space program at IBL Middle School..

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

      State of California
      Jan 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Janice Miller
      San Mateo County Math & Science Teacher Innovation Grant San Mateo County Oct 2016 San Mateo County Math & Science Teacher Innovation Grant

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Project Coordinator

      Issued by Pacifica Co-op Nursery School on Jan 2000
      Pacifica Co-op Nursery SchoolAssociated with Janice Miller