Meredith Mayefske
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Innovative former educator with 15 years of experience in the private and public sectors of education. Seeking new opportunities to expand skills beyond the classroom. Goal is to secure a position within a great company to continue professional growth. Brings wealth of knowledge and expertise in education, eager to apply skills in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher Language Arts and Social Studies
Summit School
01.2015 - 05.2024
- Taught grades 6th-8th social studies.
- Taught grades 6th and 7th ELA.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom culture by addressing diverse needs through differentiated instruction methods.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
Education
BAE - Secondary Education-History
Arizona State University
01.2010
Skills
- Teaching and Training
- Conducting Workshops
- Relationship building and management
- Goals and performance
- Data-driven decision-making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Arizona, Secondary Education-History 6-12
- Arizona, Elementary Education grades 1-8
Socialstudiesexperience
- 6th Grade, World Cultures, World geography, Early Hominids, Mesopotamian Cultures, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome
- 7th Grade, Social Studies, Geography of Europe and the Americas, Fall of the Roman Empire, Development of medieval Europe, Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration
- 8th Grade, U.S. History, United States history from the Progressive Era to the present
Languageartsexperience
- Create engaging lessons that help students understand historical topics in a meaningful way
- Use of technology to drive lessons further
- Use of Harkness discussions after reading and analyzing historical documents
- Teach students the difference between primary and secondary sources
- Teach students how to research topics, look for quality sources, and fact-check their information
- Support students with learning how to study content to prepare for exams or projects
- Teach note-taking through guided practice
- Close reading and annotation of the text
- Current event analysis and discussion
- Implementing technology through video, PowerPoint, Prezi, audio, Smart Board usage, Flipgrid, Schoology, Google Drive, and Google Classroom
- Currently spearheading both the 6th and 7th grades Culminating Events
References
- Amy Lecky, Summit Middle School Coordinator, 480-226-1103
- Melissa France, Summit Dean of Students, 480-385-9206
- Jessica Harris, Summit Science Teacher/Colleague, 602-380-6616
Projects
Night at the Egyptian Museum, Each student chooses a topic to explore that fascinates them about ancient Egypt. Their research is focused on the creation of driving questions that students develop with the guidance of their teacher. Students research and complete an essay, presentation, and project on their historical topic. We celebrate as a class during our Culminating Event. Parents are invited to take part in the evening where students act as docents to lead them through their Egyptian museum. Shakespeare Unshackled, 7th-grade students complete a play 'Shakespeare Unshackled' in front of their parents as a celebration of their learning. I have been supporting and guiding students as they prepare for this event. This play comes at the end of our unit on the Renaissance in Europe. Students have researched historical figures from the Renaissance and give a presentation that connects their figures to the impact they had on history we can still see today.
Professional Highlights
Middle School Teacher Language Arts and Social Studies, Summit School, 08/01/15, Present, 6th-grade Homeroom Teacher, Lead Teacher for 6th and 7th grade Culminating Events, ROPES Advisor, Lead Chaperone for 6th and 7th grades overnight field trips
Timeline
Middle School Teacher Language Arts and Social Studies
Summit School
01.2015 - 05.2024
BAE - Secondary Education-History
Arizona State University
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