Andrew Mericle
Granby,CO
Summary
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College and Career Counselor
West Grand School District 1-jt
Kremmling, CO
06.2016 - Current
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
- Established contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
- Assisted students in completing appropriate forms for financial aid and financing processes.
- Advocated for student needs during the college application process.
- Provided guidance on academic planning, course selection and career exploration activities.
English and Social Studies Instructor
West Grand School District 1-jt
Granby, CO
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted students with developing critical thinking skills through guided discussions about various aspects of society.
- Employed a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, debates, role playing exercises, and case studies.
- Created assignments that were designed to assess student understanding of key concepts within social studies curricula.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in the study of social studies topics.
Instructor of English, History, Theology, and US
Life Christian Academy
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2007 - 05.2016
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Provided feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers or lab reports.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
Education
M.Div. - Theology
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK04-2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO07-1983
Skills
- Interview Techniques
- Student Support
- Relationship Building
- Program Coordination
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parental Participation
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Abilities
- Career Advising
- Classroom Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Classroom Management
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Motivating Students
Affiliations
- Long time Varsity and Middle School Volleyball Coach. My teams have won multiple championships at both levels.
Accomplishments
- Life Christian Academy - Teacher of the Year, 2010
- (Grand County CO) "Best of Grand" - Teacher of the Year, 2019
- West Grand School District - Teacher of the Year, 2023
Certification
Colorado Teaching Certificate in English and Social Studies
Colorado Certified in ?Work Based Learning
Colorado Certified in Career Technical Education
Timeline
College and Career Counselor
West Grand School District 1-jt
06.2016 - Current
English and Social Studies Instructor
West Grand School District 1-jt
06.2016 - 05.2022
Instructor of English, History, Theology, and US
Life Christian Academy
07.2007 - 05.2016
M.Div. - Theology
Oklahoma Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Missouri State University
Colorado Teaching Certificate in English and Social Studies
Colorado Certified in ?Work Based Learning
Colorado Certified in Career Technical Education