Holly-Ann Meisel

• Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.

Managed and taught 6th - 8th grade reading using the Read 180 program (HMH) and LETRS strategies. Co-taught English 6 and English 8 with ESOL support. Implemented reading strategies and goals for students, who by the end of the year, saw growth by 80%.

• Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
• Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

• Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
• Managed up to 50 companies and their workforce in assigning and coordinating mine safety trainings as mandated by U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

• COMPOSITION 1 FALL 2014
• COMPOSITION 2 SPRING 2015
• Instructed and evaluated university students in Composition 1 and Composition 2; assumed all responsibilities for creating, designing and implementing highly effective writing curriculum.
• Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize student growth in written communication. Assessed over 200 students through individual conferences, small groups and writing responses.
• Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.

• 4TH GRADE ELA/READING/WRITING (1 YEAR)
• 6TH GRADE ELA/READING/WORLD HISTORY (2 YEARS)
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Created and administered interactive activities for students.