Meredith J. Calloway

Profile

Dedicated secondary educator with 11 years of classroom experience specializing in AP Literature, college-prep writing, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Consistently prepares students for post-secondary success, achieving AP exam pass rates 18 percentage points above the district average over the past three years. Skilled curriculum designer and department mentor who has trained 9 early-career teachers through a structured induction program.

Work Experience

AP Literature & Senior English TeacherAug 2018 - Present

Westfield Academy, Columbus, OH

Redesigned AP Literature curriculum using backward-design methodology, raising the AP exam pass rate from 61% to 79% across 4 cohorts and earning the school a College Board AP Honor Roll distinction.
Differentiated instruction for classes averaging 28 students, including 6–8 IEP/504 students per section, resulting in a 94% on-time graduation rate among students on caseload.
Launched a peer-mentorship reading circle that grew from 12 to 47 student participants in two years, contributing to a 31% increase in voluntary library checkouts school-wide.

10th & 11th Grade English TeacherAug 2014 - Jun 2018

Ridgeline High School, Dublin, OH

Piloted a cross-curricular writing initiative with the history department, improving average persuasive essay scores on the state ELA assessment by 22 points over two academic years.
Coached the school's debate team to 3 consecutive regional championships and 1 state semifinal appearance, working with 14–18 students per season.
Integrated Google Classroom and Actively Learn into daily instruction, reducing paper-based grading time by 40% and increasing student assignment completion rates from 81% to 93%.

9th Grade English Teacher & Yearbook AdvisorAug 2013 - Jun 2014

Maplewood Junior-Senior High School, Westerville, OH

Developed and delivered a foundational grammar and literary analysis curriculum for 3 sections of 9th-grade English, with 88% of students meeting or exceeding end-of-year proficiency benchmarks.
Advised the yearbook staff of 11 students, managing a $9,200 production budget and delivering the publication on schedule for the first time in 4 years.
Collaborated with the special education department to co-teach two inclusive sections, applying UDL principles that improved reading fluency scores by an average of 1.4 grade levels.

Education

Master of Arts in Secondary English Education2011 - 2013

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Thesis: 'Scaffolded Close Reading Strategies and AP Outcomes in Urban High Schools'

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature2007 - 2011

Ohio University, Athens, OH

Cum Laude; Dean's List 6 semesters; Writing Center Tutor

Skills

AP Literature & Language Curriculum DesignDifferentiated Instruction & UDLIEP/504 Accommodation ImplementationGoogle Classroom & Canvas LMSSocratic Seminar FacilitationOhio Educator License (7–12 English, Active)Formative & Summative Assessment DesignData-Driven InstructionCollege Board AP Vertical Teams

Links

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meredithcalloway · Portfolio: meredithcalloway.weebly.com · License: Ohio Educator License, 7–12 English (verifiable via state education department)