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Anica Koontz Miller

Somerville

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Gardner

Seaglass Gardens
Southwest Harbor
06.2025 - 09.2025

- Performed custom, routine garden care, including pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and pest management to promote plant health and vitality at a multitude of properties.

Maintained equipment and kept tools in excellent condition, ensuring proper function and longevity.

- Assisted in training new team members on best practices for plant care, safety protocols, and equipment use, ensuring consistency in quality and performance.

Server

Islesford Dock Restaurant
Islesford
06.2025 - 09.2025

- Developed in-depth knowledge of the restaurant menu, including local seafood and daily specialty dishes, to provide tailored recommendations and answer customer inquiries.

- Utilized organizational and multitasking skills to provide fine dining service to a diverse clientele.

Managed a section of about 5 to 6 tables, accommodating up to 35 or more customers at a time, while also assisting in restocking and turnover tasks during service hours.

- Proficient in cloud-based and legacy POS systems.

Special Education Technician III

Pemetic Elementary School
Southwest Harbor
10.2023 - 06.2025

- Conducted assessments and analyzed student progress data to track academic growth, and adjust instructional plans for optimal student outcomes.

- Implemented positive behavior intervention plans (BIPs, CICOs, daily behavior tracking) to support students in improving desired behaviors and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.

- Integrated and adapted various curricula and learning strategies for students with a variety of abilities, ensuring alignment with state standards and/or student goals.

-Spearheaded a new, school-wide behavior reward system with the aim of improving school culture, highlighting community values, and offering additional alternative education opportunities.

Server

Seafood Ketch Restaurant
Bass Harbor
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained a safe and healthy environment by following Maine food code guidelines
  • Memorized the restaurant's inventory and menu to be an aid to customers
  • Prioritized physical health to keep up with the demand of being on-foot for 4-10 hours a day
  • Worked as a liaison between customers and back-of-house

Lifeguard

Jay Peak Pumphaus
Jay
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Supervised swimmers of all ability levels and enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure visitors' safety
  • Operated on a rotating time schedule
  • Maintained safety and first aid licensing in preparation of life-threatening incidents
  • Attended daily staff meetings and completed daily safety checks of water slide equipment as a team

Newspaper Deliverer

St. Lawrence University
Canton
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Delivered the school paper to locations across campus on a strict weekly schedule

University Mini-Fridge Manager

Friedman Rentals
Canton
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Managed mini-fridge movement and maintenance on a college campus
  • Maintained a personal inventory of rentals
  • Communicated directly with the business owner to address fridge movement and customer concerns

Housekeeper

Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Craftsbury
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained healthy, clean environment for guests with by sanitizing, organizing, and prepping functional spaces daily
  • Followed a rotating schedule with team members to ensure fairness of work time

Camp Counselor and Art Director

Camp Cayuga
Honesdale
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supervised 6-16 year olds through technique based activities: Riflery, Pottery, Arts and Crafts, Hiking, Water Sports, etc.
  • Lived with and mentored a group of twenty-one 13 year old girls for 8 weeks in a sleep away setting
  • Utilized knowledge of first-aid to address emergencies and day to day medical needs: med. management, insulin tracking, etc.
  • Worked with a team to manage a large, varied inventory of gear
  • Coordinated with Directors and Parents to solve issues related to childrens' well being

Preschool TA/Co-Teacher

Nadeau's Playschool Essex
Essex
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Supervised 1-5 year olds through play-based learning activities
  • Utilized knowledge of child care techniques to potty-train, change diapers, put children to sleep, and help them maintain a healthy eating/drinking schedule
  • Worked within a 10:1 student/teacher ratio

Independent Contractor

Lime Maids
Burlington
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked independently through Lime Maids' booking service to carry out private residential cleanings
  • Coordinated with clients daily to confirm specific services, timing, and care of personal belongings
  • Maintained a personal inventory of supplies and tools needed for cleanings

Substitute Para/Behavioral Interventionist

Richford Junior Senior High School
Richford
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in the teaching of middle school and high school students
  • Redirected students who are off task or distractable
  • Utilized knowledge of Mathematics and English to guide students through assignments

Canvasser

Vpirg
Burlington
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Planned and executed a daily walking/biking route in different regions of Vermont
  • Relayed information crucial to the organization's goals and methods to Vermonters
  • Coordinated with a team to maintain efficiency and mental well being while completing work

Construction Worker

Vermont Employment Agency
Burlington
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked with a team to construct and align base frames for solar panels
  • Managed time to assure work completion that satisfied due dates
  • Operated various mechanical tools to fulfill building requirements
  • Followed strict safety guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of team members and self

Florist

Blomma Flicka Flowers
Craftsbury
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated the design and execution of bridal floral arrangements as part of a small team
  • Assisted in set-up and take-down of arrangements at wedding venues
  • Sustained a positive attitude in a fast-paced, changing work environment
  • Enhanced knowledge of plant biology in order to keep flowers alive and healthy

Store Clerk

Craftsbury General Store
Craftsbury Common
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Acted as a liaison between store management and customers in order to prevent and mitigate any concerns
  • Utilized computer systems to record inventory movement and sales
  • Maintained a healthy, aesthetically pleasing shopping experience for clients by presenting freshly made food products, and local, artisanal creations

Prep Cook

Dana Dining Hall
Canton
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted in large-quantity food preparation of as part of a big team
  • Uphold a cleanly, safe work environment by using proper sanitation and safety procedures

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Art History

St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
01-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Art History

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Skills

  • Proficient in Google Suite
  • Basic French
  • Technical outdoor skills: biking, skiing, paddling, swimming, bouldering
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Curriculum Planning
  • IEP, BIP implementation in a school setting
  • Experienced with POS Systems
  • Mixed fine arts and crafting skills
  • Hospitality/service experience: waitressing, housekeeping

Timeline

Gardner

Seaglass Gardens
06.2025 - 09.2025

Server

Islesford Dock Restaurant
06.2025 - 09.2025

Special Education Technician III

Pemetic Elementary School
10.2023 - 06.2025

Server

Seafood Ketch Restaurant
05.2023 - 09.2023

Lifeguard

Jay Peak Pumphaus
02.2023 - 04.2023

Newspaper Deliverer

St. Lawrence University
01.2022 - 05.2022

University Mini-Fridge Manager

Friedman Rentals
01.2022 - 05.2022

Camp Counselor and Art Director

Camp Cayuga
06.2021 - 08.2021

Preschool TA/Co-Teacher

Nadeau's Playschool Essex
01.2021 - 05.2021

Independent Contractor

Lime Maids
12.2020 - 01.2021

Housekeeper

Craftsbury Outdoor Center
01.2020 - 01.2022

Substitute Para/Behavioral Interventionist

Richford Junior Senior High School
01.2020 - 03.2020

Canvasser

Vpirg
06.2019 - 08.2019

Construction Worker

Vermont Employment Agency
06.2019 - 08.2019

Prep Cook

Dana Dining Hall
01.2018 - 05.2018

Florist

Blomma Flicka Flowers
06.2017 - 08.2018

Store Clerk

Craftsbury General Store
05.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Art History

St. Lawrence University

Some College (No Degree) - Art History

University of Vermont
Anica Koontz Miller