Brittany Merritt

OBJECTIVE
• To obtain a position as a media specialist and utilize my educational
experiences with hopes to create a media program that fosters the love of
reading.
• To support teachers as they endeavor to teach their students to be critical
thinkers while creating a global classroom through technology integration
and information literacy skills.

Profile
• A dynamic teacher with a high degree of professionalism whose
enthusiasm radiates to her students.
• A teacher with highly effective communication, writing, planning, and
organizational skills who is committed to student success and finding
creative ways to help students understand and excel

Teaching Experience

Snellville Middle School-Snellville, GA (2008-Current)

 2008-2010 – 6th Grade Regular Education Language Arts Teacher
 2010-2011 – 6th Grade Inclusion Writing Teacher
 2011-2012 – 6th Grade Regular Education Social Studies Teacher
 2012- 2013 – 6th Grade Inclusion Language Arts Teacher
 2013-Current- 6th Grade Inclusion Social Studies Teacher

Monroe Elementary School- Monroe, GA (1/2006-5/2006)

 LEAP Reading Tutor

Conyers Daycare- Conyers, GA (1/2005-1/2006)

 After-school Teacher, Conyers Daycare Center, Conyers, GA

Monroe Primary School- Monroe, GA (8/2002-5/2004)

 LEAP Reading Tutor

Education
• University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia- Bachelors of Arts in Middle
Grades Education with a focus in Language Arts and Social Studies
• Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia- currently enrolled in the
Instructional Technology Program with a focus on School Library Media

Certifications
• Media Specialist-GACE passed at the professional level in April 2017;
State Certification pending graduation in 2018
• Middle Grades Language Arts
• Middle Grade Social Studies
• Middle Grades Reading

Additional Experience
 6th Social Studies Curriculum Chair (2013-2017)
o Facilitate weekly meetings
o Regularly communicate with content AP and vertical team
o Ensure the appropriate pacing of AKS during each semester
o Leading data review to coordinate future instruction

 6th Junior Achievement Coordinator (2016 & 2017)

o Create schedule and facilitate lesson planning for all content areas
in 6th grade.
o Coordinate with bookkeeper for transportation
o Collect information from parents, clinic, and teachers
o Use student data to assign job positions at JA Biztown

 Member of Snellville Middle School Executive Committee (2013-2017)

o Represent the content/grade-level to assess data and provide input
on school-wide decisions.

 Worked with a wide range of students ranging from ELL, SPED, and high
achievers. Planned and modified to meet the needs of all learners in order
to achieve the highest level of engagement and academic success.
 Principal’s Advisory Team (2012)
 Media Committee (2012, 2017)
 Assisted with Reader’s Rally (2009)
 Taught rising 6th grade students in Summer Program at SMS (Summer
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
 Proficient with e-class

Recognition & Awards

• Perfect Attendance – August, September, & December 2013
• Perfect Attendance – August, October, November, & December 2014
• Perfect Attendance – January 2015
 • Perfect Attendance – April & May 2015
• Above & Beyond- December 2013
• Above & Beyond – April 2015
• Certificate of Appreciation – October 2015
• Certificate of Appreciation – October 2016
• Certificate of Appreciation – February 2018

References

Available upon request