KELLY A.

MERVINE
28 Wyndom Circle •Hockessin, Delaware 19707 • (302) 373-1479 • kmervine@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking, energetic, and organized teacher that works well as a team-player; diversity-minded and well-versed in
different cultures and approaches. Excellent communication and conflict management skills. Philosophy in alignment
with creating a growth mindset for all learners.

EDUCATION
Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware
Bachelor of Science in Education – May 2006
Masters of Education – School Leadership – currently attending

Certification
Dual-Certification in Exceptional Children Special Education (K-12)
Delaware Continuing Teaching License
Successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Early Learning Center at Hockessin United Methodist Church
Preschool Education Director- Hockessin, Delaware. June 2016-present
Plan, organize, direct, manage, and supervise programs for children in preschool, ages 18-months to 5 years; facilitate
positive relationships among preschool staff, parents, and church staff; strong listening and problem solving skills
when handling parent concerns or uncertainties; analyzing attendance trends to determine offerings for the upcoming
school years; evaluate and provide feedback to a 23 teacher staff; tour and register prospective families; keep a
balanced budget and plan to ensure appropriate spending and fiscal responsibility; maintain an overall positive
environment of fun and learning for the children, parents, and teachers.

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Second Grade Teacher- Richardson Park Elementary, Delaware. September 2015-July 2016.
Created a safe and productive learning environment through consistency, goal setting and evaluation, and
individualized instruction; Responsible for managing 14 Individualized Education Plans by setting and meeting
quarterly goals; Taught and supported English language learners and found ways to communicate with non-English
speaking families.

Paraprofessional - Meadowood Program at Forest Oak Elementary, Delaware. March 2015 – September 2015.
Provide classroom, teacher, and student support as a one-to-one paraprofessional in a third grade classroom.

Kelly Educational Staffing

Substitute Teacher - serving Red Clay Consolidated School District; Delaware. August 2014 – March 2015
Followed emergency and planned substitute lesson plans while maintaining a positive and educationally rich learning
environment; provided whole group and small group instruction to elementary students in all grades between
Kindergarten and Fifth.

Holy Angels School; Catholic Diocese of Wilmington; Newark, Delaware. August 2011 – June 2014.
Fifth Grade Teacher - Implemented and maintained positive classroom management techniques and an educationally
rich environment; Planned instruction to align and correspond with Common Core standards and Delaware State
Standards, as well as Diocesan Standards; Adaptation of lessons to accommodate various student needs, abilities, and
learning styles; incorporated a significant amount of technology into instruction; adept at using Smart-Board and
Mimio presentation tools; Provided consistent positive parent communication and scheduled parent conferences as
needed; Attended staff meetings and in-services; Initiated and coordinated a school talent show for two consecutive
years.
KELLY A. MERVINE
28 Wyndom Circle •Hockessin, Delaware 19707 • (302) 373-1479 • kmervine@gmail.com

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Hockessin United Methodist Church; Christian Education Director, August 2011 – present
Research and purchase all curriculum for children’s programs and adult programs; Coordination of schedules for
teachers and students; Maintain professional communication with church leadership; Maintain budgets for all
educational programs; Successfully coordinate and run a large-scale Vacation Bible School for 125 children and 45
volunteers; provide community outreach opportunities by advertising and sharing upcoming events and information.

March of Dimes, Family Team Specialist, January 2011 to June 2011

Provide support and fundraising assistance to existing Family Teams in the state of Delaware. Recruit new teams to
participate in the March for Babies event to meet or exceed fundraising goals for the 2011 campaign. Part-time,
temporary position due to grant funding.

Network Home Loan, Office Manager and Loan Processor, August 2003 to January 2007
Office Manager: Organization and safekeeping of confidential materials and files; Payroll and benefits management;
Accounts payable and accounts receivable; New hire coordination; Alignment of business practices with the State
Bank Commissioner’s Code; Management of entire office to ensure smooth operation for daily business.
Loan Processor: Processing of mortgage loan documents from origination to closing including: verifications,
fulfillment of documentation requirements, organization of documents, and filing.