Marisa Miller
About Marisa Miller
Marisa Miller is a Senior Curriculum Writer at Great Minds, with extensive experience in curriculum development and teacher coaching across various educational institutions. She has worked in roles related to science and math education, and has a strong background in the Next Generation Science Standards.
Current Role at Great Minds
Marisa Miller serves as a Senior Curriculum Writer at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing high-quality educational materials that align with current educational standards. Her work involves collaborating with educators to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of diverse learners.
Professional Experience in Curriculum Development
Marisa Miller has extensive experience in curriculum development. She worked as a Math and Science Curriculum Developer at Mastery Charter Schools from 2013 to 2014 and later as a Science Curriculum Developer from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she contributed to NGSS curriculum development at Tinkering Labs from 2017 to 2019. Her roles have involved creating and aligning curriculum to meet educational standards.
Educational Background
Marisa Miller earned her Master's degree in Science Education (Biological Science) from Rutgers State University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education from The College of New Jersey, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in curriculum writing and development.
Teaching and Coaching Experience
Marisa Miller has a background in teaching and coaching. She served as an Adjunct Professor at Relay Graduate School of Education from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she has experience as a tutor at The College of New Jersey and WyzAnt Tutoring, where she provided academic support to students in various subjects. Her expertise includes professional development and coaching for teachers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Involvement in Educational Standards and Reviews
Marisa Miller has actively participated in educational standards initiatives. She worked as an NGSS Science Curriculum Reviewer at EdReports.org from 2020 to 2021. Furthermore, she has been involved with Achieve, Inc. as an EQuIP Leader Credential Facilitator since 2019 and has participated in Achieve's Peer Review Panel for the NGSS, providing feedback on educational units and lessons.