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Meridith Dyer

Meridith Dyer

Fort Worth

Summary

Experienced professional in education, cross-cultural ministry, and hospitality, offering diverse skills and perspectives. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges while maintaining a strong work ethic. Recognized for professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills, thriving in collaborative environments and effectively managing tasks.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maitre D’

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Fort Worth
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversee and manage hostesses while coordinating the restaurant floor for up to 600 guests, ensuring smooth operations and efficient guest flow.
  • Handle reservations, seating arrangements, and special requests to provide a seamless dining experience for all guests.
  • Address customer concerns and resolve conflicts with professionalism, maintaining a high level of customer service even in challenging situations.

One to One Instructor

Spring Academy
Seattle
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed personalized learning plans based on individual strengths and challenges, applying deep audience insight to shape content delivery and engagement.
  • Tracked progress through consistent assessment and feedback, using data to refine messaging and adapt instructional approaches in real time.
  • Balanced academic instruction with social and behavioral support, building trust and maintaining focused, one-on-one interactions tailored to each learner’s needs.

Missionary Associate

Assemblies of God World Missions
Djibouti
09.2018 - 07.2022
  • Developed and taught original English language curriculum for adult learners from Somali, Afar, Yemeni, and Moroccan backgrounds, focusing on real-world communication skills.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships within the local community by blending formal instruction with informal engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
  • Studied Somali with a local instructor for three years, becoming conversant and engaging in a Somali-language Bible study to deepen cross-cultural understanding.
  • Studied missiology with a focus on engaging unreached people groups, exploring the role of the indigenous church in fostering sustainable faith-based outreach.

Teacher

Multiple Schools
Seattle WA / Houston TX
08.2011 - 06.2017
  • Designed and delivered engaging Social Studies and English instruction for grades 5–12, tailoring content to varied learning styles and developmental levels.
  • Developed curriculum independently and collaboratively, combining structure and creativity to communicate complex ideas effectively.
  • Differentiated lessons to support general education, special education, and advanced learners, ensuring accessibility and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained strong communication with families through conferences and regular updates, fostering trust and shared accountability.
  • Coordinated and led school events—including field trips, dances, and interdisciplinary projects—managing logistics, communication, and student engagement.
  • Coached middle and high school cross country teams, building motivation, resilience, and teamwork beyond the classroom.

Education

Masters in Teaching -

Heritage University
Toppenish, WA
03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
05.2011

Skills

Research and content creation

Storytelling techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability to change

Problem-solving strategies

Time management

Certification

  • Washington State Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education K-8
  • Texas Educator Certificate, Core Subjects EC-6 and 4-8
  • TESOL Certification, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Volunteer Experience

  • Congressional Intern, Congressman Dan Burton, Washington, DC- Worked as a congressional intern, providing Capitol tours, supporting staff with various tasks, and attending seminars and briefings.
  • Refugee Mentorship Volunteer, Placement and Immersion of Refugees (PAIR), Houston, TX- Assisted weekly activities that focused on conversation skills and vocabulary for middle school refugees in 6th-8th grade. Received Outstanding Volunteer Award.
  • Chaplaincy Volunteer, Echo Glen Children’s Center, Snoqualmie, WA- Mentored 12-18-year-old juvenile inmates in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, guiding them through Bible study and personal development.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maitre D’

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
11.2024 - Current

One to One Instructor

Spring Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024

Missionary Associate

Assemblies of God World Missions
09.2018 - 07.2022

Teacher

Multiple Schools
08.2011 - 06.2017

Masters in Teaching -

Heritage University

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

Hillsdale College

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