Meredith Page

meredithlpage@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________ 2810 McDuffie St. Apt. #33 Houston, Texas 77098 (713) 249-9112 OBJECTIVE To obtain an EC-4 Teacher position where I can provide children with a quality education in a positive learning environment. Texas teacher certified in Generalist EC-4 Highly motivated educator dedicated to providing effective student learning. Outstanding communication skills with students, staff, and administrators. Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail. Ability to adapt to large or small classes with various educational and grade levels. ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY, Austin, Texas Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), August 2011 ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY, Austin, Texas Bachelor of Arts in Communication, August 2004, Deans List INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2011Present HOUSTON INDEPENDET SCHOOL DISTRICT, Houston, Texas Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grades Pre-K 4 Manage absent teachers classroom for a variety of grade levels and disciplines including Math, English, Physical Education, Art, Science, and Special Education. Follow and carry out lesson plan left by absent teacher. Ensure adequate supervision. Maintain order and control in the classroom. Uphold and enforce school policies. GULLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Austin, Texas Student Teacher, 3rd grade Developed and implemented TEKS aligned lesson plans for all subjects. Worked with students in a whole group, small group, and individual setting to ensure all students needs were met. Helped prepare students for the TAKS test. Ensured adequate supervision of all students and created a classroom community, which, helped facilitate positive classroom management. Upheld and enforced school and district policies. FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CDC, Austin, Texas Assistant Teacher 2-3 Year Old Classroom AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Austin, Texas Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grades Pre-K 4 Manage absent teachers classroom for a variety of grade levels and disciplines including Math, English, Physical Education, Art, Science, and Special Education. Follow and carry out lesson plan left by absent teacher. Ensure adequate supervision. Maintain order and control in the classroom. Uphold and enforce school policies.

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE September 2008May 2009 September 2009December 2009 NONINSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE May 2004 January 2010 AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Austin, Texas Mentor, Barton Hills Elementary School AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Austin, Texas Mentor/Tutor H.O.S.T.S. Program, Metz Elementary School

SHIKI, Austin, Texas Assistant Manager/Assistant Buyer/Retail Associate Supervise and train associates and interns for two store locations. Consistently provided a high level of customer service to ensure satisfaction. Assisted owner with buying duties; research and track customer purchases for consideration when placing orders, forecasting upcoming seasons trends, attended market trade shows, budget duties, and resolve conflicts with vendors. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe Elements

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