Meresa Youngblood
Banner Elk
Summary
Experienced 6th grade middle school science teacher skilled in utilizing a collaborative approach to engage students and foster active participation in the learning process. Known for creating flexible instructional programs that cultivate a positive classroom environment conducive to student learning and personal growth. Committed to providing support to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Science and ELA Teacher
Watauga County Schools: Parkway School
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Collaborated with area middle school Science and ELA teachers.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
4th Grade Teacher
Alleghany County School System
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Create, plan and teach lessons based on NC 4th grade curriculum standards
- Provide support and differentiated lessons for students
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
- Teaching differentiated lessons in whole group and small group settings
- Participate in Personal Development opportunities such as iReady, Foundations of Reading, and Thinking Maps, Schoolnet
- Collaborate with 4th grade teaching team and resource teachers
- Convert lessons and assignments to a digital platform
- Conduct remote zoom lessons with students
- Created a positive atmosphere for students within an online platform
- Utilizing Google Classroom Prodigy, GoMath, Flipgrid, Imagine Language and Literacy, Padlet, Quizzes and numerous online programs for learning, practice and assessment
Substitute Teacher
Two Rivers Community School
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Taught lessons provided by cooperating teacher
- Provided support for students in the EC classroom
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
- Taught lessons in whole group and small group settings
- Assisted in implementation of plans for students with an IEP or 504
Substitute Teacher
Avery County Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Taught lessons provided by the cooperating teacher
- Communicated with faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Provided tutoring and small group instruction
Student Teacher
Banner Elk Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Designed and taught lessons using whole group discussion and small group instruction
- Communicated effectively with cooperating teacher, school staff, and parents
- Assessed and monitored student growth with homework, tests, and age appropriate evaluations
- Provided supplemental instruction to lower performing students
- Prepared materials and classroom for student instruction
Teacher Intern
Green Valley Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Led small group instruction with lower performing students
- Designed and taught lessons in whole group setting
- Created an engaging lesson on the skeletal system with hands on activities and science centers
Teacher Candidate Practicum
Sawmills Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Administered and assessed spelling assessments for English Language Learners
- Administered and assessed site word recognition assessments to lower performers
- Provided supplemental instruction to students with learning disabilities
- Prepared materials and classroom for student instruction
Substitute Teacher
Watauga County School System
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Implement and deliver teacher lessons when the teacher was absent
- Led classroom in whole group and small group activities
- Prepared materials and classroom for student instruction
EOG Tutor
Watauga County School System
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided explicit EOG supplemental support for students at risk and/or with lower performance scores
- Prepared exciting and engaging lessons for whole group instruction
- Prepared lessons for small group and partner work
- Tutored students in mathematics and English language arts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Diversity Studies
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCAssociate of Science - Social Services, Behavioral Services Counselor
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Oral communication
- Project-based learning
- Interpersonal relationships
- Writing instruction
- Student assessments
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Literacy skills
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum implementation
Professional References
- Susan Caton, Retired 5th Grade Teacher, Green Valley School, Boone, NC, (828)964-6887, susancaton4754@gmail.com
- Lindsay Evans, Exceptional Children's Teacher, Parkway School, Boone, NC, (828)264-3032, evansl@wataugaschools.org
- Owen Gray, Media Specialist, Parkway School, Boone, NC, (828)264-3032, grayo@wataugachools.org
- Mary Greene, 8th Grade Teacher, Parkway School, Boone, NC, (828)264-3032, greenem@wataugaschools.org
- Susan Hemric, 6th Grade Social Studies and Science Teacher, Parkway School, Boone, NC, (828)264-3032, hemricsu@wataugaschools.org
- Megan Langdon, School Social Worker, Watauga County Schools, Boone, NC, (828)264-3032, langdonm@wataugaschools.org
- Jenny McCourry, Professor: Reading Instruction, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, (828) 719-5630, mccourryj@gmail.com
- Ashley Pennell, Professor: Reading Instruction, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, (828) 406-3508, mcclainae@appstate.edu
- Meg Putnam, Licensed Professional School Counselor, Mount Vernon Counseling, Boone, NC (864) 918-3228, megputnamnc@gmail.com
- Melissa Van Lenten, 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher, Parkway School, Boone, NC, (828)264-3032, vanlentenm@wataugachools.org
Activities
- Chancellor's List, 03/01/16
- Dean's List, 09/01/16
- Dean's List, 03/01/17
- Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, Appalachian State University Chapter, 03/01/14 - 12/31/17
Timeline
6th Grade Science and ELA Teacher
Watauga County Schools: Parkway School
08.2022 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Alleghany County School System
01.2018 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
Two Rivers Community School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Avery County Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
Student Teacher
Banner Elk Elementary
08.2017 - 12.2017
Teacher Intern
Green Valley Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Teacher Candidate Practicum
Sawmills Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
Watauga County School System
01.2016 - 05.2016
EOG Tutor
Watauga County School System
01.2009 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Social Services, Behavioral Services Counselor
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Diversity Studies
Appalachian State University
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