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Marie Meserve
Educator/Entrepreneur
23 Brave Lane, Limington,ME
Summary
Successful Educator with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on programming, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional quality of work ethic and community involvement. I am looking forward to being apart of an energetic and determined group of individuals who are excited to grow and engage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Relations Representative I
Norway Savings Bank
05.2024 - Current
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Strengthened customer relationships by listening to customer concerns and giving priority to service requirements.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
- Supported branch management in achieving operational excellence through adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.
Director of Academic Support
Bridgton Academy
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Constructed lesson plans and curricula based on student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Contributed to development of new academic programs by researching best practices in field of academic support services.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through ongoing assessment efforts, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information pertaining to student performance, accommodations requests, or disciplinary actions.
- Provided guidance on effective study habits, time management techniques, and test-taking strategies to improve overall student success.
Homemaker
Self-employeed
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Msad 61
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and develop strong life-long learning skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Established and maintained standards for behavior that fostered student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district or school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Modified general education curriculum for neurodiverse students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Msad 61
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Student Teacher
Msad 61
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Reported back to university advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
Educational Technician
Msad 61
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Educational Technician
RSU14
12.2012 - 02.2013
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
Life Skills Coach
Creative Works Systems
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Identified obstacles to learning in collaboration with adult learners and provided positive reinforcement for performance.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Maintained detailed, confidential client files.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME 08.2007 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Bonny Eagle High School
Standish, ME 08.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Willingness to learn
Program Development
Relationship building and networking
Academic Advising Competence
Academic administration knowledge
Coachability and Willingness to Learn
Social Media Management
Consumer engagement
Software
MS Office
Adobe InDesign
Lightroom & PhotoShop
Social Media
HTML/CSS/JavaScript
WordPress
Fiserv Programing
Accomplishments
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating technology and altering lesson plans for students.
- Well versed in professional development both as a facilitator and as a participant.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
Certified Professional, General Elementary GRADES K-8 [State of Maine] - [Renewal 7/1/2021]
Interests
Skiing, hiking, reading, photography, writing, horseback riding and painting
Timeline
Customer Relations Representative I
Norway Savings Bank
05.2024 - Current
Director of Academic Support
Bridgton Academy
07.2021 - 03.2024
Homemaker
Self-employeed
12.2019 - 07.2021
Certified Professional, General Elementary GRADES K-8 [State of Maine] - [Renewal 7/1/2021]
07-2018
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Msad 61
06.2015 - 12.2019
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Msad 61
04.2015 - 06.2015
Student Teacher
Msad 61
01.2015 - 04.2015
Master of Education - Education
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Educational Technician
Msad 61
02.2013 - 12.2014
Educational Technician
RSU14
12.2012 - 02.2013
Life Skills Coach
Creative Works Systems
09.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
08.2007 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Bonny Eagle High School
08.2003 - 06.2007
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