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Meredith Addie Dickens

5630 US 421 N, Lillington, NC 27546 | madicken@ncsu.edu | 910.890.0642 | meredithdickensportfolio.weebly.com


Effective and compassionate K-6 educator with unique experience in STEM areas, behavioral data collection,
and literacy intervention. Global experience through studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Fall 2015 – Spring 2019
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, STEM Concentration, Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9
Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute, Florence, Italy Summer 2018
History and Italian Studies, Study Abroad

Certification
Standard Professional 1 (SP1), Elementary Education (K-6) License June 2019

Involvement and Honors


Goodnight Scholar Fall 2015 – Spring 2019
NC State University Scholar Fall 2015 – Spring 2019
Education Council, Vice President (2018-2019) Fall 2017 – Spring 2019
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Nominee for the Golden Apple, NC State University Student Teacher of the Year Spring 2019

Teaching Experience
Teacher Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Harnett County Schools, Benhaven Elementary, 3rd Grade
• Responsible for teaching, assessing, and implementing targeted intervention for nineteen (19) students
• Implemented the Ready curriculum effectively and created supplemental materials to enhance student learning
• Demonstrated growth of at least two (2) Fountas and Pinnell reading levels in ninety percent (90%) of students from beginning
to middle of year
• Established genuine relationships among all students using positive reinforcement and effective classroom management to
foster a community of support and encouragement
Student Teacher Spring 2019
Wake County Public School System, Reedy Creek Elementary, 3rd Grade
• Created learning activities for students who are English Language Learners through collaborative work with the ESL specialist
• Developed meaningful relationships while implementing Positivity Project’s twenty-four (24) character strengths
• Co-planned and implemented a PLT meeting on instructional technology for educators within the school
• Taught all of Module 3 of the EL Education curriculum through scaffolding and engaging instruction
Student Intern Fall 2018
Wake County Public School System, Reedy Creek Elementary, 3rd Grade
• Developed a behavioral intervention for two (2) focus students by collaborating with the guidance counselor
• Planned and executed an arts integrated lesson with science by connecting the states of matter (3.P.2) and dance (3.CP.1.1)
through the design, implement, and assess process
• Carried out a learning segment with one (1) focus student utilizing knowledge of writing development and pedagogy by
targeting a writing skill which the student needed additional support
Student Intern Spring 2018
Wake County Public School System, Hilburn Academy, 4th Grade
• Co-designed and implemented a math instructional cycle project on solving two-step word problems (NC.4.OA.3) and finding
whole-number quotients and remainders (4.NBT.6)
• Designed and implemented a four-day “Re-Envisioning” project integrating all four core subjects

Related Experience
Family Nanny Fall 2014 – Spring 2019
Various Families, Raleigh, NC and Lillington, NC
• Planned and facilitated engaging activities
• Worked with children with various learning, behavioral and physical needs including epilepsy, cognitive delays, speech
delays, and severe behavioral needs
Camp Counselor Summer 2017
Lillington Parks and Recreation, Lillington, NC
• Responsible for supervising fifteen (15) children ages five to twelve (5-12)
• Led involving activities for children both indoors and outdoors
Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Mentor Fall 2015 – Spring 2017
Meredith Addie Dickens
5630 US 421 N, Lillington, NC 27546 | madicken@ncsu.edu | 910.890.0642 | meredithdickensportfolio.weebly.com
Living and Learning Village, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
• Mentored and developed relationships with a 4th and 6th grade student weekly in consecutive years
• Attended professional development on mentoring philosophies, at-risk students, and team building
References
Teaching and Interpersonal Skills

Dr. Lora Street, Benhaven Elementary, Principal | lstreet@harnett.k12.nc.us |

Mrs. Jackie Thorsky, Reedy Creek Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher, Cooperating Teacher | jjohns@wcpss.net | 239-209-2675

Mrs. April Bartley, University Supervisor | amyoung3@ncsu.edu | 919-538-2608

Academic and Collaborative Work Performance

Dr. Ann Harrington, NC State Reading Methods Professor, Academic Advisor | adharrin@ncsu.edu | 919-513-2269

Dr. Allison Medlin, Goodnight Scholars Program Director | ajmedlin@ncsu.edu | 919-515-7485

Expertise in Working with Children

Mrs. Heather Conway, Childcare Employer | hhconway@gmail.com | 617-571-0501

Mrs. Christy Norris, Camp Counselor Employer | cnorris@lillingtonnc.com | 910-818-3305

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