Nathan Miller Email & Phone Number

About the organization: This is one of two high schools in the district; its enrollment in grades 10 to 12 is composed of 99% minority and 40% economically disadvantaged students. The school is organized into small learning communities focused on specific career fields, and over 75% of its graduates pursue higher education. I am the education and career advisor to ~350 students every year. I am proud to share that some of my students have attended prestigious higher education institutions and work in fields such as medicine, teaching, counseling, and culinary arts. I report to the vice president of the learning community.As a firm believer in the value of a true “open door policy,” I am only a text message or email away from my students. They know that they can reach out to me whenever they need to discuss personal, academic, and disciplinary issues without fear of negative consequences. They can truly be themselves and I encourage them to be authentic everywhere they go.With the right tools and models, they can succeed and think beyond today. DELIVERED RESULTS:►Adopted Google Classroom, direct messaging, and QR codes to set up appointments on Google Calendar and attain closer connection with Gen Z. ►Achieved parental participation rates ranging from 65% to 70% in financial aid workshops and built trust to share personal information to access scholarship opportunities. ►Challenged students and parents to think beyond today and map futures based on current and projected employment and income data for college graduates. ►Unveiled pathways requiring post-secondary education and uncovered potential majors and scholarship opportunities through career interest discovery sessions. ►Demystified college experience through realistic college life previews and discussions of what it takes to succeed.

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

About the organization: This school, also known as PJ Hill Elementary School, served students between the ages of 8 and 13 in grades 7 to 9. The majority of its students (i.e., ~65%) identified themselves as Hispanic while ~34% of them identified themselves as Black. I delivered responsive counseling through individual and group sessions to address the academic, social, and personal concerns of ~300 students every year. Middle school represents a major transition in the lives of students who are in a critical developmental phase. At this stage, they are very vulnerable as they discover who they are and who they want to be. Even though the main focus of my role was guiding them to handle academic and career issues, I also made sure that I continually modeled the right behaviors to interact appropriately in different settings. I paid special attention to any emerging cultural issues and turned them into opportunities for them to learn to accept and respect diversity and differences. DELIVERED RESULTS:►Decreased disciplinary problems and increased attendance among participants of early career exploration counseling, which included administration of aptitude assessments. ► Launched proactive intervention programs to address potential learning and psychological issues that could derail academic and socioemotional growth. ► Facilitated smooth high school transition by equipping students with essential intellectual, emotional, and social development skills to succeed in a new environment.

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

About the organization: This school offers daytime and evening educational options to a 100% minority and 32% economically disadvantaged nontraditional at-risk student population. In my first role in the district, I provided guidance and support to ~250 students enrolled in grades 9 to 12 who had unique needs. For example, some of them were juggling work and education because they had to meet financial responsibilities and perhaps had families to support. Others had prior behavioral challenges in traditional school environments and this school was one of their remaining options to earn a high school diploma. Still others had prior incarceration backgrounds and were coping with the challenges of returning to the community in addition to adapting to a school environment. I knew that I needed to go beyond academics to make a difference in the lives of these students so that they could be fully present in school. For instance, many of my students were uninformed about resources and services available to them so I made sure that I provided that information to them. Others lacked access to services that could ameliorate the impact of their complex life experiences so I began to conduct home visits to meet them where they were, assess their needs, and suggest alternatives. By supporting students holistically, providing wraparound services, and creating a safe environment, I contributed to their well-being. DELIVERED RESULTS:► Anchored individual and group advice on future goals to motivate students to overcome life’s challenges and focus on achievements to make better personal and educational decisions. ► Conducted voluntary home visits to understand life circumstances and recommend available programs and resources. ► Introduced and modeled essential skills and behaviors critical for acclimation in high school and beyond.

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