Nancy

P. Meier

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Educational Leadership Qualifications:
!Dynamic and visionary educational leader known for high standards and an outstanding record

of student success. Recognized for exemplary planning, organizational skills, creativity, and
team building to meet long-range goals. A passionate and dedicated professional with extensive
training and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Teaching/Administrative Experience:

Sixth Grade Teacher/Assistant Principal, 2013-present

New Hope Elementary School, New Hope ESD

Developed and implemented common core curriculum for a sixth grade classroom.
Attended a wide range of common core professional development training opportunities.
Piloted an innovative after-school program on epidemiology.
Designed and managed the school website.
Collaborated with the superintendent on development and implementation of the schools Local
Control and Accountability Plan.
Consulted with school staff on student behavioral needs and interventions.
Performed administrative duties for IEPs and in the absence of the superintendent.
Shadowed the superintendent at IEPs, SSTs, board meetings, and on hiring panels.

!Special Education Teacher, 1996-2013

Childrens Home of Stockton Non-Public School, Stockton, CA
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Designed and utilized challenging, hands-on curriculum in alignment with state standards.
Taught a wide range of subjects at the high school, middle school and elementary school levels
working with an extremely diverse and challenging population of students.
Developed and implemented a Learning Academies program that increased summer school
attendance.
Initiated and administered a student-run Java City coffee shop focusing on real-world vocational
skills.
Managed student educational cases through development and implementation of IEPs.
Coordinated student services with school districts, residential staff, parents, and outside
agencies.
Spearheaded a successful program review resulting in several state commendations.
Collaborated with staff members as part of the professional learning community and WASC
accreditation committee.
Supervised, mentored, trained and evaluated teachers and paraprofessionals.

!Traveling Science Teacher, 1991-1997

Great Valley Museum, Modesto, CA
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Created and taught innovative science curriculum and programs based on state standards for
pre-school through eighth grade.
Coordinated the annual reptile show involving educators and community members.

!Administrative Intern, Summer 2008

Dennis G. Earl Elementary School, Turlock USD
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Collaborated with faculty, students, parents, families, volunteers and outside agencies to develop
and expand the after-school support program for English language learners and their families.
Launched and supervised a successful after-school computer lab for English language learners
and their families.
Recruited and oriented community volunteers and met with local organizations to strengthen
community partnerships.
Promoted the after-school program with teachers, parents and community members.

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Rewrote and published an administrative binder and promotional brochures for the after-school
program.
Shadowed the principal and vice principal at SSTs, IEPs, leadership meetings, PTA meetings,
and teacher observations and evaluations.

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Additional Experience:
!Classroom Teacher-Migrant Education, Summer 1995
Las Palmas Elementary School, Patterson, CA
!Math Tutor, 2011-2012
Jump Into Math, Stockton, CA
!Tutor/Diagnostic Test Administrator, 1996-1998
Huntington Learning Center, Modesto, CA
!Emergency Dispatcher, 1981-1990
City of Turlock, Turlock, CA
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Supervised and trained new dispatchers.!

Responsible for all incoming emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance.
Determined and dispatched appropriate response personnel.
Assisted with data entry and warrant processing.

Additional Skills:

Languages: French
Computer: Website Design; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; Apple iLife, iWork Applications
Leadership: Student Council Advisor; Student Yearbook Advisor

Education:

Master of Arts in Special Education, 2003

University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, 1980
State University of New York at Binghamton, NY

Credentials:

Administrative Credential Certificate of Eligibility

Specialist Instruction Credential: Special Education-Learning Handicapped
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
Single Subject Teaching Credential: English and Psychology
Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate

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Honors and Awards:
2011 Childrens Home of Stockton Award for Leadership and Program Development
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Professional Affiliations:

Association of California School Administrators

San Joaquin Math Teachers Circle
Great Valley Writing Project
Great Valley Museum Member