JENIFER MERRIAM
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Knowledgeable President with background in executive leadership. Guided strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund
10.2023 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including families, board of directors, board staff, researchers, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led community team for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in Lafora ICD-10 code and Lafora Body Disease Day. .
- Collaborated with board of directors and staff to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Represented organization at rare epilepsy meetings, conferences, and events.
Professional Development and Instructional Coach
Benchmark
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues, teachers, and administrators.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
- Facilitated workshops on innovative teaching methods, enabling teachers to effectively incorporate new strategies into their lesson plans.
- Implemented evidence-based literacy strategies, resulting in improved reading comprehension and writing abilities among students.
Owner/Director
Ladybug Learning Club
01.2002 - 06.2018
- Developed high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated professional development ensuring best practices in our company.
- Developed and maintained preschool program for over 1000 students and families.
- Established monthly family events with community leaders.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with families, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
2ND Grade Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Arizona State University
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
01.1991
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Advocacy
- Partnerships and affiliations
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
References
Available upon request
Professional Development
- Annual Lafora Symposium 2018-2024
- Monthly REN Meetings 2018-current
- Epilepsy Leadership Council 2018-current
- Chelsea's Hope Board and Staff Meetings 2018-current
- Emerging Leaders Graduate, 2011
Community Presentations
- Lafora Awareness Video, Fighting the Rare, 2023
- Lafora Symposium Video, 2022
- ICD-10 Code Coordination and Maintenance meeting presentation Lafora advocate, 2022
- Lafora Awareness Video, Bell Bank, Pay it Forward program, 2022
- Child Advocate presentation at Arizona state capital, 2009
Timeline
Vice President
Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund
10.2023 - Current
Professional Development and Instructional Coach
Benchmark
06.2019 - 06.2020
Owner/Director
Ladybug Learning Club
01.2002 - 06.2018
2ND Grade Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District
01.1991 - 01.1998
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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