Graciela Merced
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Chair/Lead Teacher
KIPP DC
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed English lesson plans in line with the common core state standards
- Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all key stages
- Utilized learning technology in planning and delivering lessons
- Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students
- Identified and sorted into small, similarly skilled groups
- Classroom management: Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts
- Prepared course work, planned class sessions: selected/ integrated appropriate instructional materials, homework assignments, and handouts
- Prepared coursework, planned class sessions: Selected/ integrated appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction- Organized/ delivered classroom lectures to students
- Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils.
- Organized extracurricular clubs and activities that aligned with curriculum objectives, providing an opportunity for students to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom setting.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through clear guidelines and consistent enforcement, maintaining a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
English Team Lead/ Teacher/ TFA Alumni Fellow
High Point High School
- Identified the academic and social-emotional needs of individual students and groups of students
- Reviewed presentation of individual and grade level data for discussion
- Participated in and facilitated professional development
- Monitored and reviewed action plans on a timely basis
- Supported, communicated, and implemented school and district initiatives at the grade and school levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Connectivity Manager
Best Buy
06.2011 - 06.2022
- Ensure that all Sales Representatives achieve the required level of product knowledge necessary to promote products
- Identify and confront performance issues - including communication of gaps in performance, coaching to improve performance, clearly setting expectations and taking further disciplinary action as appropriate
- Identify training and/or coaching needs and plan necessary steps to achieve desired results
- Complete staff assessment and performance appraisal documents
- Analyzed and interpreted team sales data to enhance and forecast sales representative productivity.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Teacher
Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science
- Developed English lesson plans in line with the common core state standards
- Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all key stages
- Utilized learning technology in planning and delivering lessons
- Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students
- Identified and sorted into small, similarly skilled groups
- Classroom management: Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts
- Prepared course work, planned class sessions: selected/ integrated appropriate instructional materials, homework assignments, and handouts
- Prepared coursework, planned class sessions: Selected/ integrated appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction- Organized/ delivered classroom lectures to students
- Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils.
Education
Bachelors in English Literature -
CCNY
New York, NYMSED -
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NYSkills
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Fluent Bilingualism (Spanish and English)
- Cross-cultural communication
- Student Support
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation
Accomplishments
Mary's Center School Mental Health Champion (2024)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grade Level Chair/Lead Teacher
KIPP DC
06.2022 - 06.2024
Connectivity Manager
Best Buy
06.2011 - 06.2022
English Team Lead/ Teacher/ TFA Alumni Fellow
High Point High School
Teacher
Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science
Bachelors in English Literature -
CCNY
MSED -
Relay Graduate School of Education
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