Roseann Merrick
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Passionate educator with 12+ years of experience in diverse educational settings, including rural and urban environments. Exceptional skills in delivering high-quality instruction and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Proficient in implementing tailored best practices for individual student learning needs and promoting inquiry-based teaching methods. Extensive expertise in utilizing technologies like Smart Board interactive hardware, Chromebooks, and Apple TV to facilitate interactive and collaborative classroom experiences. Successfully integrated digital curriculum and assessments to enhance student engagement. Served as a mentor for aspiring teachers, providing guidance on school climate and culture, curriculum development, effective teaching strategies, and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
East Stroudsburg Area School District
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
1st Grade Teacher
USD #383 Manhattan Ogden School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
Elementary School Teacher
USD #383 Manhattan-Ogden
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher of Distinction
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2010
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inquiry based lessons
- Experience with standards based grading
- Implemented MTSS Interventions/Tier 1/Tier 2/Tier 3 Interventions
- ESOL Endorsed
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
Certification
English for speakers of other Languages PRK-12 Endorsement acquired 05/30/2012
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
East Stroudsburg Area School District
08.2022 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
USD #383 Manhattan Ogden School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Elementary School Teacher
USD #383 Manhattan-Ogden
08.2010 - 05.2018
English for speakers of other Languages PRK-12 Endorsement acquired 05/30/2012
Master of Arts - Teacher of Distinction
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
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