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MEREDITH BUDNIEWSKI

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Developed key skills in collaborative and nurturing educational environment, ready to transition into
new field. Expertise in curriculum planning and fostering positive student relationships, with focus on
effective communication and organizational abilities. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills to
make meaningful impact in new professional setting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members daily to plan lessons, review student data, and develop curriculum
  • Maintained work expectations and data deadlines in a fast paced work environment
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Elementary School Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2016 - 08.2023
  • Analyzed data to develop and instruct small group instruction
  • Maintain open communication with parents through conferences, email, phone calls, and weekly newsletters
  • Foster a positive, encouraging, and structured learning environment with clearly defined academic and behavior expectations.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Planned and differentiated lessons to meet all students needs
  • Assessed students growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and learning outcomes
  • Created lessons using a variety of tools for multiple learning styles

Elementary School Teacher

Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Planned and differentiated lessons to meet all students needs
  • Assessed students growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and learning outcomes
  • Created lessons using a variety of tools for multiple learning styles
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Education

Master of Science Education - Childhood Education with emphasis in Literacy

University at Buffalo
05.2015

Bachelor of Science Education - Childhood Education

State University at Fredonia
05.2013

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • Curriculum development
  • Goal setting
  • Task prioritization

Certification

  • New York State Professional, Childhood Education (1-6)
  • Virginia Postgraduate Professional License (PreK-6)

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2016 - 08.2023

Elementary School Teacher

Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science Education - Childhood Education

State University at Fredonia

Master of Science Education - Childhood Education with emphasis in Literacy

University at Buffalo