Dawn Mercer
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
- Unfinished goal after our three sons were attending collage and graduate school. I returned to Indiana University to earn my BA in Education. I graduated with Distinction in 1996.
- Hired by St Richards Episcopal School, Indianapolis, IN, teaching Third Grade. My success as a classroom teach I attribute to being a success in raising a family.
- Greeted students each morning with a personal comment about them
- Develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills.
Call upon to develop an Early Childhood Program at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis IN
Director of Early Childhood Education at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis Indiana.
- Hired a professional Early Childhood director with proven track record in implementing inclusive, play-based learning programs and fostering strong parent communication. Leveraged expertise in health and safety and budget administration to enhance operational efficiency and educational standards.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and staff evaluation skills, significantly improving student engagement and success. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children.
- Energetic Educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies.
- Excellent at working with different learning styles. Upbeat Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential.
- Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
- Focused and dedicated primary school educator with years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 8 to 10 using various activities and organizational tools.
- Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests.
- Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
- Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
- Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Early Childhood Education
Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis
08.1995 - 06.2000
- Developed a program to include, Mothers Day-Out, Preschool 2's, 3's and 4's plus Kindergarten
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations as well as accreditation standards.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Third Grade Teacher
St Richards Episcoal School
Indianapolis, IN
1988 - 2004
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment. The students were greeted each morning by name. As the class settled down for the morning I would talk briefly with each one so I could offer a positive comment. Parents were given my home telephone number so they could call anytime.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities. I had additional materials on the subject at hand. Those that finished their assignment early could delve deeper into the subject.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN06.1988
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Interactions
- Constructive Feedback
- Lesson Planning
- Materials Sourcing
- Parent Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Organizational Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Activity Planning
- Student assessment
- Individualized Learning
- Student needs assessment
- Mathematics Instruction
- Field Trip Organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Testing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Reading instruction
- Goal Setting
- Written Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Assigning and Grading Work
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Affiliations
- St Margaret's Hospital Guild
- Junior League of Indianapolis
- Docent IMA
Work Availability
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Timeline
Director of Early Childhood Education
Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis
08.1995 - 06.2000
Third Grade Teacher
St Richards Episcoal School
1988 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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