Melissa Meredith

Meredm13@yahoo.com
2439 Franciscan St NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-415-5931

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OBJECTIVE : To obtain a part time teaching position.
!EDUCATION

P.h.D. Higher Education Administration expected 2019

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

!Transition to Work Endorsement, May 2015

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
GPA Graduate 3.8/4.0

!Principal Licensure, December 2013

Licensure: 4-9, 6-12

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Inspired Leaders Program
GPA Graduate 4.0/4.0

!Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, Intervention Specialist, July 2010

Licensure: Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist K-12
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
GPA Graduate 4.0/4.0

!Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, May 2008

Licensure: Elementary Education, Preschool to Third Grade

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Undergraduate 3.96/4.00 (College of Education)

!WORK EXPERIENCE
!University of Akron, Akron, Ohio August 2016-present

Adjunct
Teaching the class Family Dynamics and Communication in the Education Process.
Assess student performance and create instructional materials.

Develop and implement innovative approaches to pedagogy.

!Kent State University, Canton, Ohio August 2016-present

Grad Assistant Institutional Research and Planning Department

Provide data analysis, reporting, or research as needed to support institutional objectives.
Implement processes for collecting, linking, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.

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Canton City Schools, Canton, Ohio August 2010-present

Intervention Specialist, Work Study Coordinator

Created specially designed instruction for students with moderate disabilities.
Lead the department with implementation on accommodations.
Assisted with implementing technology courses across content areas.
Collaborated with community businesses and agencies to better prepare college and career ready

students.
Lead initiative to redesign Work Study Programming.
Created and provided transitional activities to students with disabilities.

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Akron Public Schools, Akron, Ohio August. 2009- June 2010

Intervention Specialist
Worked with IEP teams to write and implement services for students with disabilities.
Performed progress monitoring, providing services, and co-teaching in general education setting.
Collaborated with families and teachers to provide modifications and accommodations for students.

!St. Thomas Aquinas School, Cleveland, Ohio August. 2008-June 2009

Third Grade Teacher

Implemented the RTI model for struggling students.
Implemented the IEP into the general curriculum.
Educated students with various levels of abilities and resources.
Established a learning environment with high expectations.

!LEADERSHIP ROLES

District Leadership Team 2014-2015

Implemented the OIP Process with a focus on climate/culture and curriculum.
Collaborated with leaders throughout the district creating new programming and staff development.
Collected and analyzed data for discipline and special education.

!Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies Committee 2011-2015

Collaborated with team members to create and lead professional development for staff.
Id and implemented plan in regards to discipline data.
Lead student incentive program.

Organized and managed a school tournament.

Promoted positive team relationships.
Strengthened communication skills with parents.

Revised portions of contract to redefine Committees role.

Created a plan for alternate assessment training for the district.

!Head Advisor Speech and Debate 2013-2014, Assistant Coach 2011-2012

!District Special Education Committee 2012-2015
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Assistant Varsity Softball Coach 2009-2015

Motivated and supported students to aspire to be academic athletes.
Promoted positive emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Implemented various time management strategies.

!SKILL SETS

Ability to coordinate efforts of multiple people with different agendas to a common consensus.
Ability to coordinate and implement projects and professional development.
Communicate effectively with staff, community, and parents.
Ability to shift strengths from leading students to leading adults.
Ability to compile and collect data to make data driven decisions.

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