Allison Merchant Email & Phone Number

A third-grade educator utilizing data-driven teaching practices to foster a culture of learning. In the classroom, I teach tailored lessons to enrich students' long-term learning goals. I have built relationships with students, parents, faculty, and educational leaders. My partnerships have enabled me to nurture a positive experience for my students and their parents. My long-term goal is to shape the educational industry by designing practical and proven teaching curriculums.

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  Third Grade Teacher

  Clarke County School District

  Aug 2019 - Present - Clarke County, Virginia, United States

  • Assisted students by tailoring instruction to meet student's individual academic and social needs while adapting to a changing environment• Built an effective support network for students and addressed various issues by collaborating with parents, guardians, and school administrators• Identified, and analyzed student’s academic performance data to provide clear insight to parents and faculty• Managed and prioritized small and whole group instruction while orchestrating a nurturing classroom environment focusing on learning• Adapted curriculum using e-learning platforms and distance learning tools to facilitate students’ learning• Supported diverse perspectives by cultivating a nurturing classroom environment and building relationships with students• Managed various responsibilities by focusing on one task while overseeing others to create a more efficient classroom• Created engaging lessons that encouraged critical thinking and posed higher order thinking questions• Collaborated with teachers on a school-wide behavior management plan aimed at increasing cooperation• Implemented lessons that involved multiple instructional methods and were cross-curricular to promote academic growth• Established acceptable classroom behavior guide with students’ comments to minimize future classroom management issues

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  Penn State University

  Elementary Education And Teaching