Meredith Davidson Email & Phone Number

United States

Morris Plains, Nj

As President I currently:Work with the Director to ensure cooperation of the General Membership and ensure the welfare of the children. Help appoint chairpersons of committees as needed and act as ex officio member of all committees.Work with and delegate duties to other Board members as needed.Set Board goals and objectives for the year. Enforce the Bylaws and regulations of the Play School.Act as alternate to the Director spokesperson for the Play School.As… Show more As President I currently:Work with the Director to ensure cooperation of the General Membership and ensure the welfare of the children. Help appoint chairpersons of committees as needed and act as ex officio member of all committees.Work with and delegate duties to other Board members as needed.Set Board goals and objectives for the year. Enforce the Bylaws and regulations of the Play School.Act as alternate to the Director spokesperson for the Play School.As Parent Committee Trustee for 2 years:Evaluated prior parent enrichment programs and research possible new programs. Assured that each family has fulfilled its cooperative responsibilities. Assigned parents to appropriate jobs as needed.Engaged families to build a sense of community at the school. Show less

Design and implement college and career awareness activities to increase the number of students who aspire to higher educationWork with teachers to develop educational programming to ensure that students are academically prepared for high schoolDirect after school programs that increase student participation and build pride in school

Instructed ethnically diverse 9th – 12th grade students in Modern World History, U.S. Gov’t and Current EventsDeveloped objectives encouraging higher order thinking skills based on academic content standardsIncorporated activities based on student interest to maximize meaningful learningImplemented a positive discipline plan that promoted student responsibility and student accountability Coffee with Dignity October 2002 – February 2005 Berlin, El Salvador

Founded and maintained project with Salvadoran community group to purchase and import socially and environmentally responsible coffeeDeveloped relationships with and conducted presentations for colleges and universities, institutions, and individuals to foster partnerships through the purchase of organic, fair trade, Salvadoran coffeeTrained project participants to promote the project and its benefits within their respective institutions

Fundraised through grant writing, membership expansion & individual donationsAided community leaders in developing strategies to address issues within the Iowa Department of CorrectionsSupervised the Hansen House of Hospitality, a transitional home for men released from the prison systemEstablished and maintained consistent standards of behavior at Hansen House based on feedback from Hansen House staff and guests; worked with guests on communication and job readiness skills

Assisted teachers with special education high school studentsInstructed individuals and groups of students in reading, math, Spanish, service learning and scienceCoordinated formation and oversight of student group that began a school/district wide recycling program

Community OrganizerCreated surveys to identify rural community concerns & conducted interviews with rural citizensWorked with communities to develop strategies to address community social and environmental issues i.e. local pollution Researched legislative issues Meredith elene Davidson

Masters, Educational Leadership

7 –12th grade Integrated Social Studies State of New Jersey Certified Teacher

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology