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Shania Merritt

Chester,VA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Falling Creek Middle School, excelling in classroom management and lesson planning. Skilled in fostering student engagement and collaboration, I effectively implemented diverse teaching strategies, enhancing learning outcomes. Strong communication and relationship-building abilities contributed to successful interactions with students and parents alike.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Annual Substitute

Falling Creek Middle School
North Chesterfield , VA
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Supervised classroom activities and maintained a structured learning environment.
  • Implemented lesson plans provided by teachers to ensure curriculum continuity.
  • Managed student behavior using established school policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with teachers to address individual student needs effectively.
  • Communicated with parents about student progress and classroom expectations.
  • Assisted students with assignments, promoting understanding and engagement.
  • Utilized various teaching methods including lectures, hands-on activities, multimedia presentations and more.
  • Ensured that the curriculum was being followed as required by the school district.

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Falling Creek Middle School
North Chesterfield , VA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in planning and executing cheerleading routines for school events.
  • Trained athletes in proper techniques and skills to enhance performance.
  • Evaluated individual athlete progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed during practices and performances.
  • Supported head coach in organizing fundraising events for cheerleading expenses.
  • Conducted pre-game warm-ups prior to performances or competitions.
  • Instructed and evaluated individual and team skills during practices.
  • Communicated with parents regarding their children's performance in practices and competitions.
  • Organized team-building activities to strengthen camaraderie among members.
  • Developed practice schedules to optimize team performance and attendance.
  • Coordinated communication between coaches, parents, and athletes regarding schedules.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chester, Virginia
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for instructing students in a school setting serving grades PreK-12, special education and resource classes to include Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Foreign Language and/or Technology. Assumes responsibility for all aspects of classroom instruction, assessments and behavior management on a short term or long-term basis. Implements teacher created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content areas.
  • Follows lesson plans submitted by the regular classroom teacher
  • Ensures classroom management
  • Serves appropriate duty assignments
  • Leaves appropriate documentation for the teacher
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the school
  • Record keeping for grade keeping
  • Analyze documentation for accuracy
  • Taught students how to budget financially

Social Media Chair

Prestige N Poise Dance & Modeling Troupe
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managing social media platforms.
  • Increasing following across all social media platforms.
  • Overseeing any give-away or promotional events on social media.
  • Innovating previous social media techniques to engage audiences further.

Public Relations Chair

Black Student Alliance
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • I was responsible for creating promotional material for the organization.
  • Coordinate public relations activities.
  • Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media.
  • Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media.
  • Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
  • Research and gather opportunities
  • Developing and monitoring budgets
  • Manage public relation issues
  • Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.

Package Handler (Part-Time)

FedEx Ground
Chester, Virginia
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages of varying sizes and weights by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, scanning, placing packages, as well as physical bending, twisting, kneeling etc. in a safe and efficient manner

Cashier/Curbside

The Fresh Market
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Consistently provided excellent guest service.
  • Engaged with our guests to learn their wants and needs so that you can help them create their meal solution.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store and working across departments to assist guests.
  • Created a hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking our products and specialty items throughout the day, while also making sure nearby guests are assisted.
  • Gathered shopping carts from the parking lot and assist in general housekeeping duties throughout the store.
  • Present self in a professional manner, including adhering to uniform standards.
  • Accomplishments were I received the most acknowledgements from customers for a certain time period.

Picker

Amazon.com
Petersburg, Virginia
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Locating merchandise to fulfill picking tickets.
  • Labeling specific inventory types.
  • Following proper loading and safety procedures at all times.
  • Putting deliveries away in the appropriate areas.
  • Stacking deliveries into the delivery vehicle as needed.
  • Accomplishments: Within my first two weeks, I gained the highest pick rate in the building, at one point reaching over 120%.

Digital Personal Shopper

Walmart 1934
South Hill, Virginia
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Fulfills customer orders by reviewing orders.
  • Located, prepared, and packaged merchandise.
  • Ensured the accuracy of orders prior to pick up.
  • Made appropriate product substitutions and consulted with customer as needed to ensure satisfaction; Followed up on out-of-stock merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
06.2024

Associates Degree - General Studies

Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, Virginia
05.2020

Advanced High School Diploma -

Brunswick High School
Lawrenceville, Virginia
05.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Social media strategy
  • Event coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship building and management
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Proctoring
  • Classroom organization
  • Smartboard technology
  • Excel
  • Management
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Scheduling
  • Sales
  • Child care
  • Teaching
  • Accounting
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Guest services
  • Marketing
  • Student tutoring
  • IEP documentation

Awards

  • Honor Roll (top 20% of students)
  • Top 10 of my class
  • Innovative Award (FBLA)
  • 2nd Place in FBLA Competition (Social Media Campaign)

References

Available upon request

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Linkedin Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/niaaariann

Timeline

Annual Substitute

Falling Creek Middle School
08.2024 - 07.2025

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Falling Creek Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Chesterfield County Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024

Public Relations Chair

Black Student Alliance
03.2023 - 12.2023

Social Media Chair

Prestige N Poise Dance & Modeling Troupe
09.2022 - 12.2023

Package Handler (Part-Time)

FedEx Ground
08.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier/Curbside

The Fresh Market
01.2022 - 05.2022

Picker

Amazon.com
01.2021 - 08.2021

Digital Personal Shopper

Walmart 1934
05.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management

Old Dominion University

Associates Degree - General Studies

Southside Virginia Community College

Advanced High School Diploma -

Brunswick High School

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