MEREDITH WEARLEY
Dedicated educator with 25 years of experience fostering a positive and engaging learning atmosphere. Known for a resourceful and passionate approach, effectively connecting with middle school students and their parents to enhance educational outcomes. Expertise in creating adaptable teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring every student feels valued and supported. Committed to nurturing a comfortable environment that inspires academic growth and personal development for all learners.
Work History
English 8th grade teacher
5 Years 1 Month- Created a 40 week MTSS Do Now tiered set of questions for a variety of skills
- Co-taught with special education teacher and currently teach two collaborative taught sections
- Collaborate with co teacher, counselors and team teachers to accommodate all learners
- Attend all parent, IEP, 504, MTSS and team meetings
- Taught Academic Enrichment as an extra class focusing on small group instruction with struggling students
- Administered Link It and NJSLA and used data to help identify learning weaknesses
- Use formative and summative assessment strategies to adjust instruction
- Provide small group instruction based off student needs
- Developed engaging lessons following standards and curriculum
- Delivered differentiated instruction to middle school students with varied skills
- Created a positive, welcoming learning environment
School Counselor
12 Years 11 Months- Assessed student’s needs and address social, emotional and academic needs
- Communicated with parents about social, emotional and academic concerns
- Consulted with outside therapists, Care Plus and crisis counselors
- Administered NJSLA for 504 students and make ups
- Wrote and managed 504 plans
- Attended Intervention and Referral Services meetings and worked on committee
- Led and arranged parent meetings and team meetings
- Transitioned students 5th-6th and 8th to 9th
- Created and implemented 6th grade boys/girls groups
- Organized school wide Week of Respect Activities
- Partnered with administration to create master schedule
- Trained in HIB law and attended various HIB related workshops
Literacy Workshop Teacher (7th grade)
3 Years 9 MonthsScience/Language Arts Teacher (8th grade)
2 Years 4 MonthsEducation
MA - Counseling Human Service and Guidance
- Dean's List
- Concentration: School Counseling
- Standard Certificate, School Counselor
- GPA: 3.873
BA - Human Ecology
- Dean's List
- Concentration: Early Childhood Education
- Standard Certificate, Elementary Education
- GPA: 3.519
Skills
Accomplishments
Won Teacher of the Year 2016- nominated by parents, students and teachers
Currently co-advisor for the Student Council and help successfully run fundraisers, monthly meetings, Spirit Week activities, and increase student engagement. Been co-advisor for 10 years.
Managed and ran Exploratory program where students were able to select an area to explore. Presented at Bergen County workshop to other educators on how to implement the program at their school.