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Merrin Croston

@merrincroston

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First-grade teacher transitioning to corporate roles in communication and development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a corporate role where I can design training, improve team communication, and drive process improvements in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

I am a dedicated first-grade teacher with five years of classroom experience, a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, and a strong record of fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and effective communication. I lead and collaborate on schoolwide protocols, design differentiated learning, and use data to adapt instruction and drive measurable outcomes.

I have also served as an office administrator, managing records, onboarding, and reporting to improve processes and reduce errors. I am seeking to transition into the corporate sector to apply my expertise in communication, problem-solving, training design, and team development to help organizations improve performance and employee experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

First Grade Teacher

Current

Council Bluffs Community School District

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Designed and delivered differentiated first-grade curriculum, fostering academic and social-emotional growth for a diverse classroom and contributing to school-wide protocols and leadership initiatives.

Curriculum Design Classroom Management Educational Technology Leadership Communication Data Driven Instruction

Office Administrator

K&B Transportation Inc.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Managed personnel and transportation records, maintained filing systems, and facilitated onboarding/offboarding processes to improve administrative accuracy and employee experience.

Office Administration Records Management Onboarding Reporting Compliance Time Management Organization Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with coursework in educational technology and instructional leadership.

Morningside University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

2017 - 2020

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with Reading and Coaching endorsements focused on differentiated instruction and student relationship building.