Audra Mearns

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Passionate teacher with 5 years of experience as a middle school secretary in voluntarily participating in organizing events, like camping trips, educational tours, and elective classes. Possesses the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Known for the implementation of the new 6^th and 7^th grade Social Studies curriculum. Authentic in student evaluation. Enthusiastically maintains healthy relationships with all teaching and non-teaching staff members. Devoted to instill model behavior and mannerisms in the students by self-example.

EDUCATION

2014 - Current           Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, K-8

Anticipated Graduation June 2017

CERTIFICATION

Idaho Provisional Elementary Education, Grades K-8, Sept. 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017

Idaho Elementary Education, Grades K-8, Pending July 1, 2017

WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2016 – Current Teacher, 6^th and 7^th Grade Social Studies, Provisional, Forrest M. Bird                                             Charter School

• Created new curriculum for 6^th and 7^th grade Social Studies
• State standards
• Maintained student engagement in learning activities through implementation of appropriate classroom management strategies
• Adjusted time and instruction as needed for optimal teaching instructions
• Flexible Classroom
• Cross-curricular collaboration
• Schoolmaster
• Microsoft Office
• Apple Air

Jan.2011 –Jan. 2016    Office Coordinator/Registrar, Forrest M. Bird Charter School, Sandpoint, Idaho

• Reported State ISEE reports and other miscellaneous State reports
• Trimester scheduling for middle school students
• Frontline service for parents, students and teachers throughout the school year
• Bus transportation scheduling, reporting, route design
• Assisted teachers with field trips, student supervision
• Co-Teacher for elective courses, created curriculum, managed students
• Schoolmaster
• Txtwire
• Microsoft Office

Sept. 2015 – Current Guest Instructor, Forrest M. Bird Charter School

• Created puppetry curriculum for one-off electives for middle school students
• Maintained student engagement in learning activities through implementation of appropriate classroom management strategies
• Adjusted time and instruction as needed for optimal teaching instructions

Sept. 2009–Jan. 2011 Substitute Teaching/ Volunteer, Grades K–8 – Lake Pend Oreille School District, Sandpoint, Idaho

• Successfully followed and taught lesson plans as outlined by the classroom teacher
• Provided appropriate supervision for students of all elementary ages
• Compiled lesson plans and activities for use during open time slots within classrooms
• Assisted as playground supervisor, lunch room worker, teacher and office staff as needed              

OTHER EXPERIENCE

2005–Present            Angels over Sandpoint

                                    Member

• Largest Non-profit local organization in Sandpoint, Idaho

• Back to School drive
• High Tea
• Community crisis line

Summer 2013             Camp Invention

                                    Leader

• Oversee and implement activities for national organization, locally
• One week science camp for students in grades 1 thru 6 

2006 – 2015                The Follies

                                    Producer

• Variety show fundraiser
• Raising over $80,000 each year for the Angels Over Sandpoint
• Audition acts
• Organize event

2010–2011                   Classroom Parent Volunteer, Sandpoint Charter School

• Worked with struggling readers during 1-on-1 break-out sessions twice weekly for two hours

May 2005–Mar. 2009 Stitchin’ Sisters, Sandpoint, Idaho         

                                    Owner/Operator

• Retail store that sold fabric, yarn and other assorted crafting supplies
• Provided instruction for machine sewing, knitting, crochet, long arm, beading
• Created summer camp programs for ages 6 thru 18
• Scheduled and booked craft retreats
• Created custom quilts and costumes