Marissa H. Merdinger
Quincy,MA
Summary
Experienced leader and strategic thinker with a passion for driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Equipped to tackle new challenges and make meaningful contributions toward goals with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Data and Accountability
East Boston High School
07.2024 - Current
- Create materials to support teachers, teams, and leaders to grow in their knowledge and practice around using data to make instructional decisions
- Collaborate with Program Directors to develop tracking systems for analyzing student learning outcomes in alignment with grade level standards
- Facilitate whole school and department learning to investigate outcomes for MLLs and students groups across grade7-12
- Strengthen systems for assessment, data analysis and progress monitoring of the Quality School Plan
- Reinforce planning for differentiated instruction through Understanding By Design, MAP, LAS Links, ACCESS and MCAS
Lead Accelerated Improvement and Inquiry Manager
Boston Public Schools, Office of Data and Accountability
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Provide Regional Support for Region1 and formally Region2 schools through differentiated coaching, inquiry and instructional planning support to principals, administrative leadership teams, Instructional Coaches and Teacher Leaders
- Each school on the caseload receives coaching and planning support in the areas of ILT, CPT, Observation & Feedback, Progress Monitoring and Balanced Assessment Systems
- Member of a Data Inquiry Facilitator Team that engages in weekly professional learning, rotating facilitation, and data analysis focused on assessments, developing anti-racist practices and supporting schools in making improvements in student achievement and instructional practices
- Led the SY23-24 hiring process for the Inquiry Team, successfully hired4 highly qualified team members to allow for1-1 support for all BPS school regions
- This process included reviewing resumes, compiling materials, scheduling, facilitation of debriefs each interview round, engaging in follow up conversations with candidates and onboarding plan development
- Facilitate regional and school based professional learning using data and feedback to better support school teams in progress monitoring their Quality School Plan and student outcome data, this includes developing a Regional Data Tools and Resources hub to allow all regional liaisons a central location to access key dashboards and materials to improve regional liaison data literacy and in school coaching support
Instructional Coach, Master Teacher
John Dewey High School,21K540
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Responsible for developing and facilitating Professional Development cycles based on data analysis, MPPR feedback and MOSL ratings for teachers across departments
- Create a school-wide inter-visitation system for interdisciplinary learning and Google Form data collection which provides opportunities for reflection and growth of Model Classrooms and teachers
- Facilitate the Global History Interim Assessment team to generate systems for collaboration, creation of assessments, data analysis of results, and sharing of skill based interventions
- Strengthen the instructional practice of new and experienced teachers by maintaining coaching cycles consisting of weekly meetings, co-planning of lessons, class visits and student work analysis
- Participate in weekly morning sessions with Instructional Assistant Principals that consist of class visits across content areas, analysis of instruction using the Danielson Rubric, and providing next steps for the teacher’s feedback
New Collaborative Coach Training Facilitator
NYC Teaching Fellows
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Provide Coaches and Lead Instructors professional learning around CLSP, equity, coaching and teacher development, and structures around mentoring new teachers
- Model difficult coaching conversations around deficit mindset, creating a safe and equitable classroom, and the expectations around providing all students rigorous quality instruction
- Facilitating professional learning for Coaches and Lead Instructors to unpack their own implicit bias and make connections to their impact as a Coach, Teacher and Faculty member
Teaching Academy Director
NYC Teaching Fellows
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervise a team of Coaches, Lead Instructors and New Teacher Fellows in a summer intensive program
- Provide1 on1 coaching to Coaches and Lead Instructors to help them develop goals, reflect on progress, analyze performance data from the New Teacher Fellows, observe instruction and plan debrief coaching conversation
- Develop morning sessions for team members to practice observing instruction, rating using a rubric, providing next steps, and practicing coaching conversations
- Develop a schedule for team members and Fellows that incorporates professional learning, lesson planning, peer observations, feedback, and lesson practice time
- Co-facilitate professional learning around standard-based instruction, unit planning, implicit bias, creating equitable classrooms, differentiation of instruction, and classroom management and relationships
Tenured Social Studies Teacher, Peer Collaborative Teacher
Archimedes Academy of Math, Science and Technology,08X367
08.2008 - 08.2018
- 10th grade Global History, Economics, Intro to Social Psychology, Professional Development Coordinator, Social Studies Department Lead, Data Specialist6th grade World History
- Syracuse University Project Advance: Psychology Adjunct, Founder of National Honor Society Chapter
- Girls Varsity Volleyball Championship2013, Small Schools Athletics2nd place Volleyball, Senior Class Advisor, Inquiry for All
Sharper Training Solutions
Media and Technology Educator
06.2010 - 06.2016
Education
Masters of Education - Social Studies Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida08.2007
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Florida
12.2005
Major - Psychology
SUNY Binghamton University
Binghamton, New York05.2004
Certification
- Massachusetts Temporary Educator License: History5-12 April 2022
- New York: Professional Certification: Social Studies7-12 December 2012
- New York: Initial Certification: Social Studies7-12 August 2008
- Florida: Professional Educators Certificate: Social Sciences6-12 October 2007
Timeline
Director of Data and Accountability
East Boston High School
07.2024 - Current
Lead Accelerated Improvement and Inquiry Manager
Boston Public Schools, Office of Data and Accountability
07.2020 - 07.2024
New Collaborative Coach Training Facilitator
NYC Teaching Fellows
09.2018 - 06.2020
Instructional Coach, Master Teacher
John Dewey High School,21K540
08.2018 - 07.2020
Teaching Academy Director
NYC Teaching Fellows
06.2018 - 06.2020
Sharper Training Solutions
Media and Technology Educator
06.2010 - 06.2016
Tenured Social Studies Teacher, Peer Collaborative Teacher
Archimedes Academy of Math, Science and Technology,08X367
08.2008 - 08.2018
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Florida
Major - Psychology
SUNY Binghamton University
Masters of Education - Social Studies Education
University of Florida
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