Kelly Mervine Resume
Kelly Mervine Resume
Kelly Mervine Resume
MERVINE
28 Wyndom Circle •Hockessin, Delaware 19707 • (302) 373-1479 • kmervine@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking, energetic, and organized teacher that works well as a team-player; diversity-minded and well-versed in
different cultures and approaches. Excellent communication and conflict management skills. Philosophy in alignment
with creating a growth mindset for all learners.
EDUCATION
Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware
Bachelor of Science in Education – May 2006
Masters of Education – School Leadership – currently attending
Certification
Dual-Certification in Exceptional Children Special Education (K-12)
Delaware Continuing Teaching License
Successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Early Learning Center at Hockessin United Methodist Church
Preschool Education Director- Hockessin, Delaware. June 2016-present
Plan, organize, direct, manage, and supervise programs for children in preschool, ages 18-months to 5 years; facilitate
positive relationships among preschool staff, parents, and church staff; strong listening and problem solving skills
when handling parent concerns or uncertainties; analyzing attendance trends to determine offerings for the upcoming
school years; evaluate and provide feedback to a 23 teacher staff; tour and register prospective families; keep a
balanced budget and plan to ensure appropriate spending and fiscal responsibility; maintain an overall positive
environment of fun and learning for the children, parents, and teachers.
Paraprofessional - Meadowood Program at Forest Oak Elementary, Delaware. March 2015 – September 2015.
Provide classroom, teacher, and student support as a one-to-one paraprofessional in a third grade classroom.
Holy Angels School; Catholic Diocese of Wilmington; Newark, Delaware. August 2011 – June 2014.
Fifth Grade Teacher - Implemented and maintained positive classroom management techniques and an educationally
rich environment; Planned instruction to align and correspond with Common Core standards and Delaware State
Standards, as well as Diocesan Standards; Adaptation of lessons to accommodate various student needs, abilities, and
learning styles; incorporated a significant amount of technology into instruction; adept at using Smart-Board and
Mimio presentation tools; Provided consistent positive parent communication and scheduled parent conferences as
needed; Attended staff meetings and in-services; Initiated and coordinated a school talent show for two consecutive
years.
KELLY A. MERVINE
28 Wyndom Circle •Hockessin, Delaware 19707 • (302) 373-1479 • kmervine@gmail.com
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Hockessin United Methodist Church; Christian Education Director, August 2011 – present
Research and purchase all curriculum for children’s programs and adult programs; Coordination of schedules for
teachers and students; Maintain professional communication with church leadership; Maintain budgets for all
educational programs; Successfully coordinate and run a large-scale Vacation Bible School for 125 children and 45
volunteers; provide community outreach opportunities by advertising and sharing upcoming events and information.
Network Home Loan, Office Manager and Loan Processor, August 2003 to January 2007
Office Manager: Organization and safekeeping of confidential materials and files; Payroll and benefits management;
Accounts payable and accounts receivable; New hire coordination; Alignment of business practices with the State
Bank Commissioner’s Code; Management of entire office to ensure smooth operation for daily business.
Loan Processor: Processing of mortgage loan documents from origination to closing including: verifications,
fulfillment of documentation requirements, organization of documents, and filing.