Zeke Merryman
Shadyside
Summary
Compassionate team member with a proven track record at Shadyside Local School District, excelling in student engagement and relationship building. Enhanced academic growth through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Fostered collaboration with parents and colleagues, ensuring a supportive environment that promotes student success and motivation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Shadyside Local School District
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Established a positive classroom culture by setting clear expectations and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Provided targeted support to struggling learners through one-on-one tutoring sessions, enabling them to achieve academic growth.
- Built strong relationships with parents, fostering a collaborative environment for student success through regular communication and involvement opportunities.
- Enhanced student achievement by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by enforcing consistent discipline policies and utilizing positive reinforcement strategies, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
Assistant Football Coach
Shadyside Local School District
01.2020 - Current
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
Student Teacher - Intern
Union Local School District
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Boosted students'' self-confidence and motivation through regular positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students with special needs by modifying instruction and providing necessary accommodations to ensure their academic growth.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for individual success.
Education
Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2023
High School Diploma -
Shadyside High School
Shadyside, OH05-2019
Skills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building and management
- Parent communication
Certification
- 4-9 Middle Childhood Education License - Science/Social Studies
- CPR Certification
- First Aid, Heath, and Safety Certification
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Shadyside Local School District
01.2024 - 05.2025
Student Teacher - Intern
Union Local School District
08.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Football Coach
Shadyside Local School District
01.2020 - Current
Education
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Shadyside High School
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