Meredith P. Sperlich
Evans,GA
Summary
Upbeat and compassionate Education Professional devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Bringing fun and creativity into the classroom to enhance the joy of learning. Caring relationship-builder with students, parents, and faculty
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K4 Teacher
First Baptist Church Augusta
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created my own challenging and engaging curriculum based on the standards set forth by the school and also the surrounding County expectations for Kindergarten. I used data from informal and formal assessments to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for each student. I had several children in my class that were dealing with either social emotional and behavioral challenges, academic challenges, or were on the Autism Spectrum.
- Promoted learning through play with hands-on interdisciplinary activities, games, songs, and lessons.
- Planned events for multiple classrooms with parent participation including a QU wedding for the entire K4 and Kindergarten.
K4 Teacher
Indiana Avenue Baptist Church
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Established and enforced classroom policies and procedures to maintain classroom management using positive reinforcement strategies
- Overcame challenging obstacles teaching during the 2020 school year by making the children feel safe and loved. Reassured parents by following procedures and providing a clean and safe learning environment for their children.
- Created and implemented dynamic curriculum including developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons through play, hand-on activities, songs, games, reading and centers. This age group is also focusing on selfcare and independence.
- Worked with other K4 teachers collaboratively in a team teaching environment.
Nursery/ Preschool Ministry Director
Union Chapel Ministries
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Prepared classrooms and lesson materials and briefed volunteers on Sunday mornings as well as giving them support throughout the services.
- Hired and supervised childcare workers for nighttime events as well as prepared program curriculum, and meal planning, preparing and distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2002
Skills
- Effectively communicate with Parents and Teachers
- Work in collaboration with other Teachers, Faculty, Parents and Administrators
- Modify and adapt lesson plans to meet individual learning needs
- Work effectively with children with special needs
I am able to:
- Eager to learn
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Professional, ethical, and understand the importance of confidentiality
- Empathetic, warm, and kind
I am:
Certification
Alabama Teaching Certifications: 2002-2007
Class B, Early Childhood (056) Grades P-3
Class B, Collaborative Teacher (48D) Grades K-6
Class B, Early Childhood Special Education (48K) Birth-Age Five
Class B, Elementary (75A) Grades K-6
Timeline
K4 Teacher
First Baptist Church Augusta
07.2022 - 02.2023
K4 Teacher
Indiana Avenue Baptist Church
08.2020 - 05.2022
Nursery/ Preschool Ministry Director
Union Chapel Ministries
06.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
Samford University
Alabama Teaching Certifications: 2002-2007
Class B, Early Childhood (056) Grades P-3
Class B, Collaborative Teacher (48D) Grades K-6
Class B, Early Childhood Special Education (48K) Birth-Age Five
Class B, Elementary (75A) Grades K-6
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