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Rica Merino

Norlina,NC

Summary

Dedicated elementary school teacher with strengths in lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Known for creating a positive learning environment that fosters respect and cooperation. Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Patient and resourceful educator with many years of comprehensive experience instructing students individually and in groups. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Warren County School District
Norlina, North Carolina
01.2023 - Current
  • Created a positive classroom environment promoting respect and cooperation.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain student focus.
  • Assisted in grading assignments and providing constructive feedback to students.
  • Organized educational activities that enhanced student participation and interest.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and share teaching strategies.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences for students.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
  • Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.

Elementary School Teacher

Department of Education, Philippines
Ormoc City Division, Leyte Philippines
08.2005 - 09.2022
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
  • Created a positive classroom environment promoting respect and cooperation.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
  • Organized educational activities that enhanced student participation and interest.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and share teaching strategies.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
  • Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
  • Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.

Education

Master of Arts - Admin. & Supervision W/ Field of Teaching Reading

Western Leyte College of Ormoc
Ormoc City, Philippines
10-2018

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Educational technology
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Parent engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Student evaluation
  • Interactive learning
  • Cultural awareness
  • Group and individual instruction

Affiliations

  • Volunteering in school events like decorating the hallway, classroom signage, gymnasium decorations on graduation day and field day.
  • Church community involvement for fund raising

Accomplishments

  • Nominees for teacher of the year
  • Winner for classroom decorations on Christmas Decoration contest
  • Shout out many times for having students Accelerated Readers

Certification

  • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for Professional Licensure for Teacher in the Philippines
  • Continuing License in the United States of America ( USA ) in both Foundation of Reading and Math

Languages

English
Professional
Filipino ( Tagalog )
Professional

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Warren County School District
01.2023 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Department of Education, Philippines
08.2005 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - Admin. & Supervision W/ Field of Teaching Reading

Western Leyte College of Ormoc

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