Tephanie Merrill
Teacher/Counselor
Graham,AL
Summary
- Thirty years of experience as an educator in the state of Alabama-17 years as ELA teacher, 3 years experience as high school counselor, 13 years of experience as special education teacher
- Proficient in PowerSchool programs-Enrollment, SIS, and Power Teacher Pro, Google programs, and Microsoft
- Committed to helping students apply for college, scholarships, financial aid, and dual enrollment
- Dedicated, enthusiastic team member with proven success working collaboratively with general and special education teachers
- Precise, detail-oriented leader team leader who is able to lead others in completing projects, meeting deadlines, and solving problems
- An advocate for all students and a collaborative worker with parents
- Experienced in setting up master school scheduling, creating student schedules, and auditing student transcripts
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Ranburne High School
08.2021 - Current
- Advised and assisted students with planning yearly schedules
- Served as building test coordinator for yearly ACAP testing for grades 5th -8th
- Developed and implemented yearly core counseling program to meet the needs of students
- Proficient in the use of all PowerSchool programs-Enrollment, SIS, Power Teacher Pro
- Organized and generated schedules on Powerschool for grades 5th -12th
- Served on Ranburne High School's Problem Solving Team to monitor the academics struggling students
- Guided and assisted seniors with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and dual enrollment
- Created and maintained spreadsheets to track and organize date for test scores and graduation information
- Offered guidance and advice to students to help cultivate self-esteem and positive social skills
- Facilitated group and individual sessions with students to encourage self-reflection and problem solving
- Processed and received transcripts and records for students entering and withdrawing from RHS
ELA Teacher
Ranburne High School
08.2007 - Current
- Motivated in teaching ACT Prep to improve student scores for college admission and scholarships
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Meet the academic needs of all students within inclusive classrooms
- Lead students in academic competitions at SUSCC's Language and Fine Arts Tournament
- Served as Yearbook Advisor (2005-2021)
- Created and developed pacing guides for Cleburne County
- Designed and correlated benchmark tests with pacing guides
- Served as sponsor of Junior Beta Club
Special Education Teacher
Ranburne High School
01.1995 - 05.2007
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Served on Cleburne County's Inclusion Team- one of six teachers in the county responsible for training all teachers in the county
- Certified in Autism training from Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Powerschool Programs-SIS, Enrollment, Power Teacher Pro
undefinedCertifications
Alabama Class A Special Education (Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation) Grades P-12
Alabama Class B Special Education (Mental Retardation) Grades P-12
Alabama Class B Elementary Education Grades K-6
Alabama Class B Middle School (English Language Arts) Grades 4-8
Alabama Class B Secondary (English Language Arts) Grades6-12
Timeline
Counselor
Ranburne High School
08.2021 - Current
ELA Teacher
Ranburne High School
08.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
05.2001 -
Special Education Teacher
Ranburne High School
01.1995 - 05.2007
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