Michelle K. Mercado has experience working as an assistant teacher at Primrose Schools where she supported the lead teacher and took on teaching lessons herself. She also substituted as a 3rd grade teacher at Will Rogers Elementary where she managed behavior and collaborated with other teachers. Mercado has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education from Brigham Young University - Idaho and is certified to teach in Idaho. She has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

1. Michelle K. Mercado
M: 0770 421 9183 michelleklowe7@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Primrose Schools, Texas, USA Assistant Teacher June – Sept. 2015
 Supported the lead teacher by managing behavior,teachinglessons, and using musical talent
 Took on the role of lead teacher by planningand teachingengaging lessons to preschool children
 Built trust of parents and children in preschool, creatinga safe environment for learning
Will Rogers Elementary, Texas, USA Long Term Substitute, 3rd Grade (P5) Apr. – June 2015
 Experienced management of ill behavior,handled by using reward system for positive behavior
 Participated in professional meetings, collaboratingwith 3rd grade(P5) staff and principal
 Utilized technology such as the Internet,and PowerPoint to enhance classroom learning
San Antonio School District, Texas, USA Substitute Teacher Feb. – June 2015
 Adapted quickly to each school’s policies and procedures
 Experienced in educatingchildren with inappropriatebehavior,managingwith patience
LDS Church (Mormon), Missouri, USA Volunteer Full-Time Missionary Dec. 2011-June 2013
 Worked hard to bringpeace to many communities, always beingwilling to volunteer my service
 Taught and adapted lessons to meet the diverse needs of individuals using a variety of materials
 Took on challenging leadership positions, mentoringand training 10-20 missionaries
JoAnn’s Fabrics, Centerville, Utah, USA Sales Associate Oct. – Dec. 2011
 Performed purchases and returns at theregister, greeting customers as they came
 Assisted customers with locatingitems throughout the store
Marie Callender’s, Bountiful, Utah, USA Hostess Jan. – Apr. 2009
 Greeted customers as they came into the storeand seated them in the restaurant
 Rang up customer charges at the register,offering cheer as customers left
ACADEMICQUALIFICATIONS
 University: Brigham Young University – Idaho (USA), Graduated 2014
 Bachelor’s Degree: Early Childhood Education/Special Education
 Certification: Stateof Idaho, USA – EC/Early Childhood Special Education, birth-age8
SKILLS
 Strongleader as well as team player
 Creativemusician and artist
 Initiator,hard working
 Adaptive with new technology
 Positiveattitude and smilingface
 Excellent organization skills
 Calm in stressful situations
 Strongverbal and written communicator
References available upon request.