Casey Merrick

Experience                 February 2002        Yorktown High School                Yorktown, IN
                                  Student Observer/Teacher
                                      -Observed normal classroom management of supervising teacher.
                                      -Established a teacher/student environment within the classroom.
                                      -Created and Utilized lesson plans.
                                      -Assessed aptitude.
                                      -Provided a well-managed classroom setting.
 

                                        April 2002           Burris Laboratory School            Muncie, IN
                                   Student Observer/Teacher
                                       -Observed normal classroom management of supervising teacher.
                                       -Established a teacher/student environment within the classroom.
                                       -Created and Utilized lesson plans.
                                       -Assessed aptitude.
                                       -Provided a well-managed classroom setting.
 

                                       May 2001         Warsaw Community High School         Warsaw, IN
                                    Substitute Teacher
                                        -Incorporated lesson plans.
                                        -Utilized differentiated learning styles.
                                        -Maintained a productive classroom environment.
                                        -Assessed aptitude

                                         January 2001-April 2001      Ball State University Preschool Lab            Muncie, IN
                                    Teacher Aide
                                        -Assisted toddlers with various developmental skills.
                                        -Developed lessons including objectives, procedures, and materials.
                                        -Coordinated motor-skill building activities.
 

Other Experience         1998-2000             Lynne’s Lien Searching             Lagro, IN
                                       Lien Searcher
                                           -Conducted deed, mortgage, tax, and judgment searches.
                                           -Recorded deeds and mortgages.
                                           -Compiled and transferred faxed information onto a worksheet.

                                          May 1999-November 1999        Honeywell Golf Course             Wabash, IN
                                      Pro-Shop Attendant
                                          -Organized shop merchandise.
                                          -Delegated jobs for course maintenance.
                                          -Executed monetary/scheduling skills through a computer-based system.
                                          -Prepared meals for planned events.
 

Education                     1992-1998             Northfield Jr./Sr. High School             Wabash, IN
                                         -High School Diploma

                                        1998-2002                  Ball State University                    Muncie, IN
                                      -Major:  Family and Consumer Science Education (Occupational Endorsement)
                                      -GPA:    2.7
 

Activities                      Member,  Ball State Family and Consumer Science Organization
                                        Member,  Ball State Concert Choir
 
 
 

References             Dr. Joan McFadden, Student Advisor of Family and Consumer Science Education

                             Judy Egolf, Chair of Warsaw Community FACS Department

                             Shirley Weber,  Supervising Teacher for Burris Laboratory Middle School Practicum

                             Carol Kegley,  Supervising Teacher for Yorktown High School Practicum

                             Joanna Allison,  Supervising Teacher for Student Teaching