Meredith Schild
Teacher
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic educator and animal lover eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of classroom management and educating students grades 4-6. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with a thriving organization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Outreach Assistant
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
Phoenix, AZ
- Developed team communications and information for planning meetings with school coordinators and student groups regarding the "Pennies for Patients" campaign
- Conducted Kick-off assemblies and weekly meetings to communicate information regarding each school's fundraising progress and goals
- Provided input on weekly motivational activities that school coordinators could host to get the students motivated to donate for "Pennies for Patients."
- Liaised with schools on defining "Pennies for Patients" social-emotional learning aspects and how to integrate our STEM curriculum into the classroom
Pet sitter/Dog walker
Perfect Pet Pal
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017 - Current
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities
- Skillfully helped treat animal skin, eyes and other parts with ointments and other medications
- Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens
- Managed and ensured pet safety and wellness in owners’ absence
5th Grade Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
3rd and 6th Grade Teacher
Desert Heights Charter School
Glendale, AZ
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
6th Grade Teacher
Dysart Unified School Districtc
Surprise, AZ
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of special education and ELL students requiring extra support.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into math and science concepts.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
3rd Grade Teacher
Liberty School District
Buckeye, AZ
08.1999 - 05.2007
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Management in Higher Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
05.1998
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Educational research
- Outreach programs
- Educational programming planning
- Self-contained classroom
- Group instruction
- Learning evaluation
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, K-8, AZ
- CTE Certification, AZ
Timeline
Pet sitter/Dog walker - Perfect Pet Pal
01.2017 - Current
5th Grade Teacher - Washington Elementary School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
3rd and 6th Grade Teacher - Desert Heights Charter School
07.2010 - 05.2016
6th Grade Teacher - Dysart Unified School Districtc
08.2007 - 05.2010
3rd Grade Teacher - Liberty School District
08.1999 - 05.2007
Educational Outreach Assistant - Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
Grand Canyon University - Some College (No Degree), Organizational Management in Higher Education
Ottawa University - Master of Science, Early Childhood Education
Millikin University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
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