Hi, I’m
Meredith K. Spruiell, Ed.D.
Senior Professional Learning Specialist
Midwest City,OK
Summary
Well-qualified professional learning specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs suited to individualized needs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach. Technology-inclined professional with strong troubleshooting capabilities and customer-oriented attitude focused on meeting partner needs and ensuring success. Lifelong learner dedicated to motivating and helping others.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterford.org
Senior Professional Learning Specialist
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provide dedicated support for Guthrie, OK district as well as various levels of support for other partner districts.
- Improved Guthrie OSTP ELA and Math scores at target site by as much as 33% first year.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with district leaders, site administrators, classroom teachers, parents, and students, ensuring needs are met and expectations exceeded.
- Help partners understand how to achieve maximum value from Waterford program via training, reports, and ongoing support.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to classroom teachers.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual learning sessions for students and families.
- Collaborate with Technical Support to resolve issues and optimize partner experience.
- Collaborate with School Relations to build relationships with potential partners and support pilot programs to ensure organizational growth.
MidDel PS, Washington PS, Friend PS
Classroom Teacher
07.2016 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Played instrumental role in integration of teaming PLC throughout school.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Designed and implemented workshops to support student learning and teach parents how to scaffold learning at home.
Homeschool Mother Of Three
Teacher
08.2009 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Chose and taught curriculum based on student needs and learning objectives.
- Maintained complete and accurate student records as required by law.
- Stayed abreast of current educational trends in both public and homeschool education arenas.
Metro First Realty
Broker Realtor/Appraiser/Mortgage Originator
02.2002 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Contract negotiation from contract through closing or termination; 99.5% close rate for home sellers within 96% of list price.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws, local economies, financing options/programs, and factors affecting property values and impacting contract negotiations and agreements.
- Conducted educational seminars for home buyers and sellers.
United Planners Financial Services
Registered Representative
01.2001 - 02.2002
Job overview
- Maintained current knowledge of laws and requirements impacting financial trading opportunities.
- Maintained documentation as mandated by state and federal guidelines.
- Analyzed client investment account performance and prepared quarterly growth reports.
National Check Cashers Corporation
Vice President of Operations
01.1991 - 08.2000
Job overview
- Oversaw planning, budgeting, staffing, and all aspects of operations for all locations.
- Authored all training manuals and materials.
- Successfully implemented management development and mentoring program.
- Delivered training seminars to ensure continuous improvement of employees at all organizational levels.
- Set goals, identified best plan of action to meet identified targets, and monitored progress to ensure continuous growth.
- Developed success metrics and took corrective action when necessary.
- Presented weekly, monthly, and annual reports for stakeholders.
- Developed networks and alliances with various community organizations to ensure organizational success.
Education
American College of Education, Online
Doctorate from Educational Leadership
03.2021
University Overview
- 3.96 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Various Research Methods; Organizational Behavior and Culture; Resource Management; Management of Human Capital; Management of Financial Resources; Models of Leadership and Coaching; Strategic Planning, and Global Perspectives.
American College of Education, Online
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
12.2017
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Studies included: Resource and Fiscal Management; Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments; and Diverse Learners.
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Arts from Communication & Organizational Development
05.1996
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Creative Problem Solving; Human Geography; Organizational Comm.; Small Group Comm.; Comm. and Social Change; Comm. and Argumentation; Interpersonal Comm.; Interethnic Comm.; Intercultural Comm.; Comm. in NonWestern Cultures; Learning, Motivation, and Cognitive Processes; Principles of Marketing; Comm. Research Methods; Comm. Research Procedures; and more.
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Knowledgeable of Salesforce and PowerBi
- Preparing for PMP certification exam
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Complex Issue Resolution
- Client Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi 08/2017: Honor society indicating the top 20% of educators worldwide.
Timeline
Senior Professional Learning Specialist
Waterford.org
10.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher
MidDel PS, Washington PS, Friend PS
07.2016 - 10.2021
Teacher
Homeschool Mother Of Three
08.2009 - 09.2015
Broker Realtor/Appraiser/Mortgage Originator
Metro First Realty
02.2002 - 07.2012
Registered Representative
United Planners Financial Services
01.2001 - 02.2002
Vice President of Operations
National Check Cashers Corporation
01.1991 - 08.2000
American College of Education
Doctorate from Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
The University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts from Communication & Organizational Development
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