Substitute Teacher

Laura J. Merrithew, FLE

419-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Offer a knack for providing guidance for those in need. Multi-tasker who thrives in a hustling environment. Understand the need for confidentiality and serving as a trusted and dependable liaison. Able to work within a flexible environment and time. Posess skills that encompass areas such as:

Child Development

Discipline

Budgeting

House/Building Maintenance

Risk Assessments

Custody Issues

Parenting Challenges

Conflict Resolution

Housing

Nutrition

Sexuality

Securing Social Services

Relationship Management

Grief and Loss

Spirituality

Education & Certifications / Licensures

Lucas County Health Department Serve Safe level II Certified April 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Family Life Education Spring Arbor University; Lambertville, Michigan 2005

FLE – Family Life Educator

Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology; Stautzenberger College; Toledo, Ohio 2004

RVT - Registered Veterinary Technician - Ohio

LVT – Licensed Veterinary Technician - Michigan

Associate of Business, Microcomputer Business Systems; Owens Community College; Perrysburg, Ohio 1996

Owens Community College; Perrysburg, Ohio Certificate in Accounting 1996

Work Experience & Volunteer Summary

EAGLES NEST COZY EATERY; Oregon, Ohio 2018 - 2020

Owner

Created menu. Marketed and advertised business through various networking sites and social media. Responsible for daily sales transactions. Handled daily customer service and occasional complaints. Managed, scheduled and supervised employees. Purchased supplies and coordinated with suppliers. Maintained Health Dept regulations. Planned special events like homecoming dinner, class reunions, tailgating and birthday parties.

PARENTAL SABBATICAL 2001 – 2018

Successfully raised two amazing children. Used consistent discipline that provided clear expectations and guidelines for behavior relying on natural and logical consequences. Planned, coordinated and managed several schedules and activities.

EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE; Toledo, Ohio 2006 - 2008

Parent Aide Mentor

Mentored young mothers and fathers 21 years and younger. Addressed obstacles to successful parenting like custody issues, housing, navigating various social services, death and dying issues, transportation needs, and how to address being overwhelmed by the responsibility, tasks, and emotional overload associated with raising children. Helped clients to manage time wisely. Supervised client and child visits.

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Perrysburg, Ohio 1994 – 2001

Secretary / Records Specialist

DONNA’S VILLAGE Founder & Facilitator of this Grief Peer Support Group 2014 – 2018

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