Meredith Lane

10837 Keystone Dr. NE, Ada, MI 49301

Phone: (616) 915-4035
E-Mail: merealane@gmail.com, lanemer@mail.gvsu.edu
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Objective

Enthusiastic aspiring elementary school teacher dedicated to providing a culturally relevant and globally diverse
education, quality instruction for students, and creating a stimulating classroom atmosphere that encourages and
supports all students. Kind, compassionate, and motivated, I strive to better my students and myself every day.

Experience

Student Teacher, Primary Grades – Sneem, Ireland February 2018-April 2018

COST Student Teacher at St. Michael’s Primary School.

Student Teacher, 1st Grade – Grand Rapids, MI January 2018-February 2018

GVSU Student Teacher at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy. Planned and implemented creative lessons in
accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines, using student data to drive future instruction.

Teacher’s Assistant, 4th Grade – Comstock Park, MI August 2017-December 2017

GVSU Teacher’s Assistant and small group leader for Pine Island Elementary. Designed and executed lesson plans, kept
track of student learning, worked with students who need extra assistance, and practiced classroom management skills.

Independent Researcher, 4th and 5th Grade – Otsego, MI December 2016-April 2017
Honors College independent researcher for a culminating project of a science card game at Dix Street Elementary.

Tutor, 3rd and 5th Grade – Allendale, MI August 2015-December 2016

Math tutor for a 3rd grade boy, and reading tutor for two 5th grade girls at Allendale Public Schools.

Assistant Preschool Teacher, AppleTree – Grand Rapids, MI April 2015-August 2015

Assistant teacher in the 3-year old, 4-year old, 5-year old, and school-age classrooms.

Education

Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI Class of 2018, 3.5 GPA

I am an honors college integrated science and education double major and elementary certification minor.
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Skills

 Data-driven instruction  Differentiation

 Calm under pressure  Strong collaborator

 Diverse classroom settings  Effective instructional design

 Respectful and encouraging  Gradual Release

 Critical thinker  Positive and encouraging

 Experienced with modern technology  Global perspectives

 Inquiry-based learning  Cultural relevance

Other Related Experience

 Various urban school experience

 Aide to science specialist Tom Kelly

 Special Education volunteer

Extracurricular

 Grand Rapids Community Foundation Challenge Scholars

 National Science Teachers Association

 Lowell Area Arts Council volunteer

References

Deborah Pryor-Bayard Gabrielle VandenBerg Julie Henderleiter

(616) 819-5307 (616) 466-0906 (616) 331-2542
GRPS PBIS Consultant Maplegrove Property Grand Valley State University
1250 Sigsbee St SE, Grand Management Department of Chemistry
Rapids, MI 49506 233 Grandville Ave SW, 235 Padnos Hall
pryor-bayardd@grps.org Grand Rapids, MI 49503 henderlj@gvsu.edu
glabbyv@gmail.com

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Meredith Lane
10837 Keystone Dr. NE, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 915-4035
E-Mail: merealane@gmail.com, lanemer@mail.gvsu.edu
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