Tanell Meado
ALEXANDER,IL
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher, director, and outdoors woman with valuable experience in classroom administration, skilled in technology integration and event coordination with a passion for the outdoors. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans and fostered strong relationships with students, campers, and parents, enhancing academic achievement and community involvement. Experienced in program management and first aid, ensuring a safe and effective environment. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Always willing to learn and try something new.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Jacksonville School District #117
08.2008 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Director
Western Illinois Youth Camp
06.2018 - Current
- Engage, connect, and teach campers all about the outdoors
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members.
- Interacted with families to build connections and positive relationships.
- Made connections with local businesses and community members.
- Created and developed weekly activities and presenters.
- Helped with grants and donations to enhance camp programming.
Volunteer Firefighter
Alexander Fire Protection District
10.2018 - Current
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Teaching
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2008
Skills
- Program and event organization
- Effective technology integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Data-driven instruction
- Organizational development
- Public speaking
- Program management
- Team leadership
- Licensed FOID card holder
- First aid and CPR
Affiliations
- Jacksonville Ducks Unlimited
- West Central Friends of the NRA
- R.E.D. Ride of Central Illinois
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Alexander Fire Protection District
10.2018 - Current
Director
Western Illinois Youth Camp
06.2018 - Current
Teacher
Jacksonville School District #117
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Teaching
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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