Erik T. Meredith 

Improving Performance • Enhancing Programs • Inspiring Change

EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR

…dedicated to guiding students to succeed while inspiring an insatiable passion for learning and reading

Visionary Leader and Licensed Educator with a Master’s Degree coupled with 12 years’ experience instructing elementary education students, securing resources, and implementing effective programs. 

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities.
• Instructional Leadership - Demonstrated ability and desire to lead in all facets of a school community.
• Engage Parents – Work closely with parents, securing a high level of parental involvement.
• Leverage Resources / Strategic Collaborations – Work closely with district leaders and community partners to encourage parental involvement and strong community alliances.
• Remain up to date in current educational trends and consistently read educational journals and books for personal and professional development

 

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 

WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT                                     August 2009 – Present

Elementary Teacher

• Used PA Core Standards and Understanding by Design to develop lesson plans for all subject areas
• Used small group instruction and instructional centers to increase student understanding in all subjects
• Frequently integrated technology in the classroom, including MobiView portable whiteboard, Promethean Boards, Apple Mac computers, iPods, Android tablets, iPads, webcams for class to class discussions, and implemented/used multiple learning management systems such as Espresso Learning, Schoology, Imagine Learning, iReady, and PowerSchool
• Secured private funding for classroom set of Amazon Fire tablets and multiple Osmo units for student usage
• Served as building anti-bullying team leader and curriculum writer at the district level, rewriting the math curriculum to align with the Common Core State Standards
• Wrote science curriculum for PA Learns iTunes course for first grade with a small team
• Serve as liaison/representative between teacher union (WHEA) and the administration
• Designed and led team for creation of a MakerSpace at Edgewood Primary School
• Tutored in the Saturday PSSA School program to reinforce skills to at-risk students
• Coordinated Junior Achievement Day between Wilkins Elementary School and Woodland Hills High School for 2 years
• Designed, planned, and implemented a grade level differentiated reading/math grouping program to instruct students better at their current instructional level to close achievement gap

 

Elementary Teacher- Woodland Hills Online Academy

• Facilitate several online courses for students including Civics and Government, Sixth Grade Math and Science, and Third Grade 
• Differentiate instruction as needed, finding additional resources when appropriate to support student understanding
• Consult with special education educators to support students with specific learning disabilities

 

Duquesne City School District                                                     October 2008 – August 2009 

Utility Teacher

• Conducted classroom instruction in the absence of the regular teacher
• Supported administration in any role necessary

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

 

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, East Suburban Branch         Camp Director                        June 2002 – August 2012 

Human Services Center Corporation                              Education Associate                  December 2012 – May 2013

Toys “R” Us                                                           Human Resources Administrator         June 2001-November 2008

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 

East Allegheny Youth Sports Corporation       Athletic Director/General Manager/Board of Directors        May 2016-March 2017/March 2018 – November 2018 

East Allegheny Soccer                                            Soccer Coach (Head and Assistant)                        January 2016 – May 2018 

Pend Trafford Soccer Club                                               Team Manager/Coach                                   July 2019-

Boy Scouts of America                                           Cubmaster/Unit Committee Chair                           August 2016-August 2018/August 2018- Present

 

SKILLS

 

Experienced in developing a master schedule                                                  

Utilized data analyzation and interpretation for student achievement                                

Experience in seeking and securing private funding for student centered “Maker” learning spaces and tools and classroom delivery/utilization

Administration experience in standardized assessments, including GRADE, DIBELS Next, PSSA, and iReady (including data interpretation)

 

 

EDUCATION

M.Ed., Educational Leadership, California University of Pennsylvania - 2013

B.S., Elementary Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania – 2008

A.S., Teacher Education, Community College of Allegheny County- 2006

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS 

Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Elementary K-6; 7-9 Middle Level Citizenship
Pennsylvania Administrative I Certification Principal K-12

National Education Association

Pennsylvania State Education Association

Woodland Hills Education Association

National Council for Social Studies

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

National “F” License- USSF (United States Soccer Federation)