Kyra Merrill
Jacksonville,FLORIDA
Summary
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Maintains clear and consistent communication with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Dorm Instructor
Florida School For The Deaf And The Blind
08.2021 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Detention Service Officer
Orange County Corrections
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Oversaw officer safety through both in person observation as well as video surveillance observation
- Kept a detailed and organized log of all pertinent information
- Observed conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances.
Team Manager
Hibbetts Sports
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Team Member
Burger King
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
Education
Associate of Arts - Deaf Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL07-2015
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Orlando, FL05-2016
Skills
- Academic instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Learning skills development
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student Advocacy
- Critical thinking development
Certification
- Certified in Braille 1
- Certified in Orientation and Mobility
- CPR/ AED/ Basic Life saving skills certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, CPI Certified
- Question, Persuade, Refer, QPR trained
Language
I have achieved a Sign Language Proficiency level of Intermediate Plus by the SLIPI process at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Timeline
Residential Dorm Instructor
Florida School For The Deaf And The Blind
08.2021 - Current
Detention Service Officer
Orange County Corrections
09.2017 - 08.2021
Team Manager
Hibbetts Sports
01.2017 - 02.2018
Team Member
Burger King
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Certified in Braille 1
- Certified in Orientation and Mobility
- CPR/ AED/ Basic Life saving skills certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, CPI Certified
- Question, Persuade, Refer, QPR trained
Associate of Arts - Deaf Education
University of North Florida
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
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