Gregory Meixell
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Dynamic educator and manager with a proven track record at St. Cloud School District and House of Pizza, excelling in classroom management, curriculum implementation, and team leadership. Leveraged instructional strategies and technology integration to enhance student learning and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in fostering student growth and improving business operations, showcasing exceptional organizational and collaborative skills.
Energetic Elementary School Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Accomplished Second Grade Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
St. Cloud School District
01.2016 - 09.2024
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
General Manager
House of Pizza
02.2005 - 12.2010
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Verified accurate records and sufficient supplies by conducting regular inventories of food, beverages, glassware and other materials.
- Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image.
- Built and leveraged community relationships to drive business and maximize catering programs.
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN12.2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Standardized tests/Test Administration
- Curriculum Implementation (Math-Pilot Program)
- Instructional Strategies
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Social Skills Development
- Individualized Learning
- Special Education
- Student assessment
Additional Information
Received area Teacher fo the Month Award (November 2020) from radio station 96.7
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
St. Cloud School District
01.2016 - 09.2024
General Manager
House of Pizza
02.2005 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Cloud State University
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