Meredith Neufeld
Forest,VA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards, and skillful homeschool teacher for the last 7 years. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Bedford County Public Schools
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Enhanced students' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
Foreign Student Advisor and International Admissions Counselor
Liberty University
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided foreign student advising services for undergrad international students
- Assisted with new student orientation, workshops to promote CPT and OPT, and ensured timely and accurate processing of US Citizenship and Immigration Service documents
Dean of English
School of Youth Ministries in English
08.2006 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: South Korea
- Created a new student orientation curriculum for college-aged students
- Designed class schedules for 70+ students
- Implemented English Placement tests for students
- Organized weekly teacher meetings and trained volunteer English teachers
- Served as liaison between students, teachers, and Director
- South Korea
English Teacher
School of Youth Ministries in English
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: South Korea
- Taught English lessons to college-aged students
- Tested students to identify current English levels and areas of growth
- Created and implemented Reading, Conversation, and Writing lesson plans
- Read, edited, assisted, and encouraged students with various English papers
- South Korea
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Suffolk City Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
Education
MA - Education, Curriculum, and Instruction
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2004
BA - Human Development
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2002
Skills
- Motivated
- Responsible
- Patient
- Highly organized
- Culturally aware
- Empathetic
Awards
- Dean's List qualified for 4 years at VA Tech
- National Honor Society member of NHS at VA Tech
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Bedford County Public Schools
08.2011 - 10.2012
Foreign Student Advisor and International Admissions Counselor
Liberty University
06.2010 - 08.2011
Dean of English
School of Youth Ministries in English
08.2006 - 10.2007
English Teacher
School of Youth Ministries in English
08.2005 - 08.2006
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Suffolk City Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
MA - Education, Curriculum, and Instruction
Virginia Tech
BA - Human Development
Virginia Tech
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