Merrin Croston
@merrincroston
First-grade teacher transitioning to corporate roles in communication and development.
What I'm looking for
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
First Grade Teacher
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.
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.
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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