Victoria Miller
White Oak
Summary
Professional educator and mental health specialist with a strong background in fostering development in the youth, especially those who are or have been involved in the juvenile justice system. Demonstrates consistent ability to create engaging, supportive learning environments while maintaining high standards. Skilled in curriculum development, behavior management, Trauma-Informed care, and parent communication. Highly collaborative and adaptable team player, known for achieving results and supporting changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Age Lead Teacher
Little Explorers Learning Academy
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and increased academic success.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and enhance family involvement.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Established open communication with parents and guardians through regular meetings and updates on student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships in support of student success.
Therapist
Wesley Family Services
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for clients.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies and resilience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize treatment outcomes.
Service Coordinator
Great Lakes Behavior Research Institute
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Initiate contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and follow up to confirm appointments.
- Responsible for providing information/assistance and short-term case management to individuals through in-person visits and phone calls.
- First contact for residents into Allegheny Link to aging and disability resources, Allegheny County continuum of care, and link to home visiting programs.
- Provides preliminary eligibility screening for other publicly and privately funded programs in addition to the presenting needs.
- Advocates on a system level to ensure timely access to services and support for clients and act as a liaison between providers to ensure connections.
Therapist
Wesley Family Service
11.2016 - 03.2022
- Assisted clients to better understand their role as a parent, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide their children.
- Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems at home and in school.
- Provided tools for clients and their families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Maintained and updated patient records including changes in service plans, treatment reports, and progress.
- Provided case management for families and children involved with the Division of Child Services and/or Juvenile Probation.
Therapeutic Support Staff
Barber National Institute
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Implemented standardized treatment plans based on conditions and individual capacities.
- Helped improve function levels in individuals diagnosed with Autism.
- Assisted with establishing cohesive and consistent frameworks for positive reinforcement.
- Applied knowledge of behavioral modeling to help children and adults grasp concept of behaviors and appropriate responses.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA12-2015
Skills
- Focused discussion sessions
- Compliance documentation management
- Strategic intervention planning
- Experienced in case management practices
- Cultural awareness
- Familiarity with juvenile justice systems
- Aggression replacement training facilitator
- Proficient in parent-teacher engagement
- Understanding of child development
- Student engagement
- Excellent communication
- Student motivation and engagement
Accomplishments
- Received the "Star of the Year" reward in 2017 which was my first year at Wesley Family Services
- Earned "Program of the Year" in 2024 for my participation in the A.R.T. program through Wesley Family Services
- Rewarded "Teacher of the Month" as well as "Star Spotlight" in 2025
Certification
Trauma informed Care
CPR/First-Aid
Child Abuse Training
Timeline
School-Age Lead Teacher
Little Explorers Learning Academy
05.2024 - Current
Therapist
Wesley Family Services
10.2023 - Current
Service Coordinator
Great Lakes Behavior Research Institute
06.2020 - 10.2023
Therapist
Wesley Family Service
11.2016 - 03.2022
Therapeutic Support Staff
Barber National Institute
08.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Pennsylvania Western University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Seton Hill University
Internship Experience
- Foundation of Hope Intern Spring 2022
- Attended boys and girls club meetings weekly; attended board meetings with supervisor.
- Assisted and helped set up youth events like paint & sip and game nights.
- Hosted youth groups to discuss and talk about anger management and probation.
- A Second Chance Intern Summer 2015
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentation for internal and customer facing needs.
- Worked closely in shadowing caseworkers during transportations and support summer camp program
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.