Chris Merlene
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Chris Merlene

Christopher Merlene
6717 Magnum Drive, Plano, Texas 75024 *------------ * ------------


Qualifications Summary
• Recognized for ability to increase student participation and motivation in learning through engaging lessons and activities.
• Certifications: State certified to teach special education, physical education and health at all levels as well as core subjects for grades 4 through 8.
• Technical skills: Adept with Microsoft Office, web browsing and online search abilities.
• Extensive Field Experience: Observation field work in Magnolia, Arkansas. Student teaching at Smackover-Norphlet School System (Primary through Secondary). Substitute teaching with Lewisville Independent School District at all levels. Special Education experience as a BIC Aide for The Colony High School.
RElEvant Skills
LESSON PLANNING
• Write comprehensive reports to regular teachers regarding lessons and student progresses
• Collaborate with regular teachers in developing long-term plans for struggling students, as well as designing new activities to enhance learning engagement of students

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
• Regularly engaged students in “open talk” times, developing team building activities that enhanced student motivation and team work
• Motivate and encourage struggling students in difficult classroom to become actively engaged in the educational experience

TEACHING
• Instruct Health, Physical Education and Athletics Coaching to classes of all sizes with students from all grade levels
• Incorporate digital technology for learning activities including use of software applications
• Adhered to strict school policies and procedures regarding students with disciplinary issues

Work History
Marcus High School, Flower Mound, TX – Substitute Teacher
Lewisville High School, Lewisville, TX – Substitute Teacher
Griffin Middle School, The Colony, TX – Substitute Teacher
Hebron High School, Carrollton, TX – Substitute Teacher
McKamy Middle School, Flower Mound, TX – Substitute Teacher
Smackover High School, Smackover, AR – Student Teacher (PE and Health)
Smackover Elementary School, Smackover, AR – Student Teacher (PE)
Norphlet Elementary School, Norphlet, AR – Student Teacher (PE)
Smackover High School, Smackover, AR – Football Coach (Offensive Line, Strength and Conditioning)
The Colony High School, The Colony, TX – SDI – Inclusion Teacher/Assistant Football Coach

EducAtion
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelors of Science of Education, December 2016