Amanda L. Merriam
6207 East Hemlock Drive
Sykesville, MD 2178
410-552-6904 (H)
410-496-9001 (C)
almerri@carrollk12.org
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a teaching position in Carroll County Public Schools.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Concordia University, Portland, OR
 Current GPA 3.9 GPA on a 4.0 scale
 Minor Early Childhood Education
April 2014
Bachelors of Science in Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
 3.96 GPA on a 4.0 scale
 Passed Praxis I, Sections - 5710, 5720, 5730
 Passed Praxis II, Sections - 5014, 5015, and 0622
 Arizona Department of Education Certified Teacher
December 2012
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN
 3.44 GPA on a 4.0 scale
 Received Cum Laude Honors
December 2007
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
Westminster, MD
November 2013 - Present
 Adhered to the standards of Maryland and Carroll County to ensure that students are obtaining academic success in
ELA, mathematics, social studies, and science
 Successful utilized lesson plans given by teachers
 Differentiated lessons in all subject areas to accommodate diverse learners
Lead Teacher
Celebree Learning Centers
Sykesville, MD
January 2013 - Present
 Adheres to the standards provided in the Creative Curriculum to ensure students are obtaining success in reading and
literacy, mathematics, science, science, and social studies
 Planned and implemented lesson that allows students to learn in a hands-on environment
Students Teaching
Piney Ridge Elementary School
Sykesville, MD
August 2012 - November 2012
 Adhered to the standards of Maryland and Carroll County to ensure that students are obtaining academic success in
ELA, mathematics, social studies, and science
 Planned and implemented lessons in all subjects utilizing multiple learning strategies
 Differentiated lessons in all subject areas to accommodate diverse learners