Meridth Jackson Flynn
Newberry,SC
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong background in curriculum development and educational leadership. Collaborates effectively with colleagues to enhance district pacing guides and serves as a technology coordinator, ensuring that innovative practices positively influence student learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grades 5th-12th
SCDJJ
Columbia, SC
02.2018 - Current
- Currently teaching Social Studies and GED test preparation
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop district pacing guides, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Taught induction classes for new teachers in the district, facilitating their onboarding and integration into the educational community.
- Coordinated technology initiatives for district educational programs, enhancing digital learning resources for students.
Teacher, Grade 6
McCracken Middle School
Spartanburg, SC
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Led 6th grade Social Studies department, coordinating curriculum development and fostering collaboration among educators
- Teach World History, engaging students through interactive lessons and fostering critical thinking skills
- Collaborated in cross-curricular planning sessions with Language Arts to enhance integrated learning experiences
- Achieved certification in Middle School Social Studies
Teacher, Grade 7
Sims Middle School
Union, SC
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Currently teaching Language Arts
- Facilitated planning sessions for Common Core Language Arts curriculum to align instructional goals
- Developed strategies for i3Writing Grant implementation to enhance student writing skills
- Achieved certification in Middle Level Language Arts education
- Served on Safety, ADEPT, and ABC Evaluation Teams
- Webmaster for Sims Middle School and Union County High School
Teacher, Grades 11, 12
Union County High School
Union, SC
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Instructed US History while collaborating with a team to enhance curriculum
- Highly qualified and certified in Secondary Social Studies
- Collaborated with PBIS school team to implement positive behavior strategies, enhancing school climate and student engagement
- Participated in Safety, ADEPT, and ABC Evaluation Teams to improve school environment
- Oversaw UCS-Upstate Student Teacher program, mentoring teacher candidates and fostering their professional development
- Conducted walk-through evaluations of teachers, providing constructive feedback to improve instructional practices
- Maintained Union County High School website to provide up-to-date information
Teacher, Grades 6-8
Mid-Carolina Middle School
Prosperity, SC
07.2004 - 06.2011
- Highly qualified and certified in English Language Arts
- Highly qualified and certified in Middle Level Social Studies
- Endorsed for Gifted and Talented Education
- Collaborated in writing social studies and language arts curriculum guide to align with educational standards.
- Coordinated planning and development of GOALS program to support gifted students' educational needs.
- Supervisor for Newberry College Student Teachers
- Served on MCMS Blue Ribbon Committee and SACS Committee
- Managed school website and served as technology liaison to enhance communication between staff and IT.
Teacher, Grades 5,6
Jonesville Elementary School
Jonesville, SC
12.1999 - 06.2004
- Highly qualified and certified in Elementary Education
- Led Vertical Planning Committee, aligning curriculum standards across grade levels.
- Assisted in developing district-level curriculum guides, ensuring comprehensive educational resources for all subjects.
- Coordinated school writing initiatives for Exemplary Writing Grant, improving student writing skills through targeted programs. for Exemplary Writing Grant
- Contributed to the Backward by Design team.
- Sponsored the Sponsored JES Junior Beta Club to promote student leadership and community service.
- Participated on Safety, ADEPT, and ABC Evaluation Teams.
Education
Education Specialist Degree - Administration
Arkansas State University
Arkansas12-2024
Master of Education - Special Education
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC12-1999
Skills
- Middle-Level Language Arts
- Middle-Level Social Studies
- District ELA Standards
- District Math Standards
- District Science Standards
- District Social Studies Standards
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Read to Succeed Endorsement
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- Educational leadership
- Google Educator Level 1 certification
- Mentor trained
- SAFE-T
- ADEPT
- Vertical and horizontal articulation
- School webmaster
Awards
- District Teacher of the Year, 2023
- District Teacher of the Year nominee, 2022
- Employee of the Quarter, 2021
- Going the extra mile award, 2021
- Difference Maker award, 2019
- Teacher of the Week for WLTX, 2005
- EIA writing grant recipient, $6000
- EIA writing grant recipient, $4500
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 5th-12th
SCDJJ
02.2018 - Current
Teacher, Grade 6
McCracken Middle School
06.2014 - 02.2018
Teacher, Grade 7
Sims Middle School
07.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher, Grades 11, 12
Union County High School
07.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher, Grades 6-8
Mid-Carolina Middle School
07.2004 - 06.2011
Teacher, Grades 5,6
Jonesville Elementary School
12.1999 - 06.2004
Education Specialist Degree - Administration
Arkansas State University
Master of Education - Special Education
Converse College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina