Meredith Ulsh
Rockwood,MI
Summary
Organized educational professional with commitment to supporting school administration and fostering positive school environment. Experience in managing office tasks, coordinating schedules, and facilitating communication between staff, students, and parents. Strong team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability, proficient in handling dynamic school needs with professionalism.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Carlson High School (Edustaff)
08.2022 - Current
- Provided consistent support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence in their abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members, contributing to a supportive school community.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and progress reports while ensuring timely communication with parents regarding their child''s performance in class .
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Led a semester-long course in the business department, emphasizing Microsoft applications, marketing strategies, and accounting principles. Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student participation and comprehension. Mentored students to achieve academic success in business subjects.
- Led a semester-long course in physical education.
- Facilitated a semester-long course in special education within a self-contained classroom environment.
Childcare Site Director
Champions Before & After School Care
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and licensing regulations.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with developmental standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in best practices for child development and classroom management.
- Coordinated communication between parents, staff, and stakeholders to enhance program quality.
- Managed enrollment processes and maintained accurate records of children's progress.
- Coordinated special events, field trips, and extracurricular activities to provide diverse educational experiences for children.
- Managed sensitive situations involving child behavior or family concerns with diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality while working towards positive resolutions.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Summit Academy Charter School
04.2012 - 02.2020
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet unique student requirements, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust strategies for effective learning outcomes.
- Monitored student performance, providing feedback to educators on academic and social development challenges.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educators, ensuring alignment on student goals and progress updates.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Education
No Degree - Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MINo Degree - Education
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MISkills
- Computer skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Student engagement
- Oral communication
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building and management
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Child Development Associate
- CPR/Standard First Aid
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Carlson High School (Edustaff)
08.2022 - Current
Childcare Site Director
Champions Before & After School Care
02.2020 - 04.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Summit Academy Charter School
04.2012 - 02.2020
No Degree - Education
Eastern Michigan University
No Degree - Education
Wayne County Community College