MERASOL YUNKER
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Focused and passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Director
Catholic Charities of Indianapolis
Terre Haute, IN
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Prepared monthly reports outlining the overall performance of the preschool program.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children into the program.
- Assisted teachers with developing age-appropriate curricula that meets all state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Collaborated with administrative personnel at other schools or organizations to share best practices in early childhood education.
- Coordinated field trips, special events, and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers.
College Professor
Northern Bukidnon State College
, Philippines
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained website containing schedule, syllabus, assignments and links to relevant sites.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Prepared syllabi and course materials for each class session.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and online learning management systems to facilitate class record-keeping.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Attended conferences, symposia, and other relevant events in the field of Education.
Elementary School Teacher
Department Of Education
, Philippines
08.2010 - 06.2022
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Awarded as the Most Outstanding Teacher SY: 2015-2017
Kindergarten Teacher
NANURI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
, Philippines
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Worked also as an English as a Second Language Teacher to other asian countries.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
Education
Doctor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Liceo De Cagayan University
Philippines03-2020
Master of Arts - Educational Management
Southern Philippines College
Philippines05-2014
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Bukidnon STate University
Philippines03-2010
Skills
- Staff Training
- Curriculum Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Staff Hiring
- Multimedia Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Play-Based Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Awarded as the Most Outstanding Teacher
- Was the Chairman of the Research Ethics Committee in the college.
Certification
- Passed the PLT 5621
- Licensed Teacher of Illinois
Languages
Filipino
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Director
Catholic Charities of Indianapolis
09.2022 - Current
College Professor
Northern Bukidnon State College
06.2020 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Department Of Education
08.2010 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
NANURI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
03.2010 - 03.2011
Doctor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Liceo De Cagayan University
Master of Arts - Educational Management
Southern Philippines College
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Bukidnon STate University
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