James Merrick
Portland,ME
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology and Media Teacher
Portland Public Schools
Portland, ME
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
- Ensured students understand concepts related to media studies, technology, and STEM
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
- Demonstrated understanding of instructional planning and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology and made learning relevant for learners.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
Server
DiMillos Floating Restaurant
Portland, ME
05.2021 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Educational Assistant Teacher
Portland Public Schools
Portland, ME
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked to aid students in a special education and inclusion setting
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Special Education Teacher
Holbrook Public Schools
Holbrook, MA
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2015
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Public and Private Education Knowledge
- Rapport-Building
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Instructing
- Classroom Instruction
- Workflow Coordination
- Service Prioritization
- Effective Listening
- Editing
Timeline
Technology and Media Teacher
Portland Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Server
DiMillos Floating Restaurant
05.2021 - Current
Educational Assistant Teacher
Portland Public Schools
03.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Holbrook Public Schools
09.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Bridgewater State University