Meredith Freeman Bell
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator and administrator with a proven track record at Alief Independent School District, enhancing student analytical skills and academic excellence through innovative technology integration and curriculum development. Expert in educational leadership and creating positive learning environments, demonstrated through successful school-wide initiatives and collaborative curriculum revisions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Alief Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Prepare labs quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Improve students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Create and implement assessments to measure student progress.
- Evaluate students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth performance based labs.
- Build relationships and communicate with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Collaborate with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
Educator
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Assistant Principal/Curriculum Coordinator
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2001 - 10.2011
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Fisk University
Nashville, TN05.1995
Skills
- School Administrator (Associate 9-12 and Assistant Principal PK-12)
- District Curriculum Director (Science)
- District Science Specialist (PK-12)
- Campus Instructional Coordinator (HS)
- Classroom Safety Practices (CHAMPS)
- Positive Student Interaction (PBIS)
- Team Teaching and Collaboration (PLCs)
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Classroom Observations (PDAS, CWT, PLC)
- Behavior Redirection (CKH)
- Remote Learning (Zoom, Teams, Google)
- Differentiated Instruction (abilities and levels)
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Peer Mentoring
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- School Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Learning Environment
- Educational Leadership
Accomplishments
100% of enrolled students passed Bio STAAR
Teacher of the Year nominees
Alief District Educational Initiative Council
SALT District Leadership Team
Designed, developed, hired, taught and trained staff and students at Thomas Edison Health Professions Magnet
Impacted ELL state test scores
Certification
Principal (PK-12)
ESL (PK-12)
Life Sciences (6-12)
Timeline
Educator
Alief Independent School District
08.2016 - Current
Educator
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal/Curriculum Coordinator
San Antonio Independent School District
08.2001 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Fisk University