QUINCY MERRILL
**** **** **** ***, ****** GEORGIA 30084
CELL 646-***-**** *.*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Morehouse College Atlanta G.A. 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
KIPP STRIVE Academy Middle School, History Instructor June 2015 – June 2016
Designed social studies curriculum aligned with standards for benchmark and milestone state exams
Lead gender advisory groups on character development and higher education prep which improved behavior and academics
Taught math and reading intervention using computer programs to ensure students growth in subject areas
KIPP AMP Academy Middle School, ELA Teacher July 2014- June 2015
Scholastic Read 180 Interventionist, received 100% reading proficiency above grade level for all students
Taught writing curriculum aligned with common core standards prepping students for state exams
Mentor and aim specifically toward at risk students/manages pull out groups for remediation resulting in 90% achievement
KIPP NYC Empire Teaching Fellow July 2013- June 2014
Co- Taught 7th grade reading class with Lead teacher, Lesson planning; Small group instruction
Taught 5th grade high level guided reading with Scholastic Read 180 intervention
Lead 8th grade writing class for test preparation leading up to the state exams.
KIPP AMP Academy, Office Operations Associate March 2013- June 2013
Interact with staff, students, parents and administrators to ensure the mission of the school is being fulfilled
Assist Operations staff with day to day running of the school
Coordinate initial and follow-up interactions with parents, visitors, community and corporate partners and elected officials
Ensure that the KIPP:AMP brand is always viewed as exceptional through providing first class customer service
KIPP AMP Academy, Associate Dean, ITAV Program Coordinator August 2012- June 2015
Black male initiative point coordinator for “It Takes a Village” (ITAV)
Assist in Dean of Students office, Manage behavior infractions and redirect students
Design and implement daily progress report
Track statistics on “ABC’s” Attendance, Behavior, and Coursework on excel spreadsheet
New York University, Male Initiative, Program Coordinator July2010 – June 2014
Directed and facilitated mentor training sessions for inner city youth
Assisted in partnering with the various departments to create educational mentorship programs
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
C.R.T ITAV Consulting Group Inc. Associate Presenter June 2014 – June 2015
Assist with research presentations on Black Male initiative programs
Presented at Teach For America Black Afro American Leadership conference in Atlanta G.A.
Establish research data base for student achievement statistics
Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Student Research Scholar May 2011- July 2011
Attended lab with research mentor
Presented research study, research paper
U.S Department of Education, Intern July 2010 – August 2010
Worked with school principals on male initiatives to coordinate educational conferences
Organized manhood training programs and conducted research on African American Male behavior life cycle
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SPSS Database, Google Applications, and display excellent Leadership and team skills
Exceptional communications and problem solving skills with experience in conflict resolution
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Program Coordinator and Mentor in APEX inc, youth initiatives and college prep training.