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Mercede Roberts

311 SW 8th Street Apt 40, Madison

Summary

Dedicated and high-achieving Elementary Education candidate with extensive classroom experience in classroom management, lesson planning, and behavior support. Skilled in delivering standards-aligned instruction and engaging students through interactive teaching. Committed to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment and promoting student growth and success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher - 2nd Grade

Lowell Elementary School
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Planned and delivered daily, standards-aligned instruction across core subject areas
  • Differentiated lessons to meet diverse learning needs and support all students
  • Built positive classroom relationships that promoted engagement and strong behavior
  • Used formative assessments to monitor progress and adjusted instruction to support student growth

Long Term Substitute

Lowell Elementary School
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2025 - 12.2025
  • Taught 3rd graders with an average of 23 students per class
  • Collaboratively designed and implemented creative, standards-aligned lesson plans that promoted student participation and critical thinking
  • Integrated technology tools into daily instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
  • Maintained effective classroom management strategies, earning positive feedback from administration for professionalism and instructional delivery

Special Education Assistant

Lowell Elementary School
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supported students with special needs through individualized and small group instruction, reinforcing academic and behavioral objectives
  • Assisted with daily living needs, such as toileting, feeding, and mobility support, while ensuring safety and dignity
  • Supervised students during recess, lunch, and transitions, maintaining a positive and structured environment
  • Maintained confidentiality of student information and collaborated with teachers to create supportive learning experiences

Assistant Teacher

Lutheran Social Services
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2021 - 09.2024

Provided care and engaged in fun, educational activities with children in after-school or summer settings.

Lead pre-planned, engaging activities, including arts, crafts, and games for school-age children.

Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's experience.

Behavior Support Technician

Lifescape
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2022 - 08.2023

Used de-escalation techniques and proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively.

Provided direct one-on-one and small group behavioral support to residents using individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Dakota State University
Madison, SD
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Pender Public Schools
Pender, NE
05-2021

Skills

  • Educational Technology Skills
  • Google Apps, Formative Assessment Tools (Quizzizz, Kahoot)
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Technology integration

Timeline

Student Teacher - 2nd Grade

Lowell Elementary School
01.2026 - 05.2026

Long Term Substitute

Lowell Elementary School
02.2025 - 12.2025

Special Education Assistant

Lowell Elementary School
08.2023 - 02.2025

Behavior Support Technician

Lifescape
10.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Teacher

Lutheran Social Services
09.2021 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Pender Public Schools
Mercede Roberts