Alicia Tiggs Merritt

Mrs.atmeritt@gmail.com
Education__________________________________________________________________
2017-present Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Ed D Early Childhood Education

2012 University of New England Biddeford, ME

MS Ed. Inclusion Education

2010 Delta State University Cleveland, MS

Bachelor of Science
Major: Speech Language Pathology

2005 Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Speech Communication/Broadcasting/Theater

Additional Graduate Studies:

Delta State University Cleveland, MS
Fundamentals of Effective Teaching in Special Education
Behavior Management
Special Education Assessment
Program for Adolescents w/ Mild Moderate Disabilities

Internship Experience_____________________________________________________
2005-2003 Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS
Department of Mass Communications
T.V. Studio Assistant

Professional Work Experience____________________________________________

2018 Exquisite Styles Salon & Boutique Gulfport, MS
Provide exceptional customer service as a licensed cosmetologist,
Mentor and trainer to employees, and salon & boutique Owner.

2013-2018 Community Development Institute Gulfport, MS

Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
Serve as Preschool teacher for children ages 3-5

2010-2013 Mound Bayou Public School District Mound Bayou, MS

District wide Speech-Language Therapist
School Based Administrative Claims Coordinator

2008 Verizon Wireless Cleveland, MS

Retail Sales Associate

2007 Bolivar County Literacy Council Cleveland, MS

After School Tutor
Hollywood Casino Hotel Bay St. Louis, MS
Front desk representative
 Color Me Beautiful Cosmetics MS
Exquisite Essentials, Independent Cosmetics Consultant

2006 Cingular Wireless Cleveland, MS

Retail Sales Consultant

2006-2004 McDuffy’s Retail Store Indianola, MS

Customer Assistance Personnel

2006-2005 Color Me Beautiful by Joyce Greenville, MS

Cosmetics Sales Representative
M.V.S.U. Department of Human Resources Itta Bena, MS
Assistant to the Director of the Human Resources Dept.
2005-2004 Project Delta Camp Itta Bena, MS
Student mentor/GED Program Tutor
Leflore County School District Greenwood, MS
After school Arts Program Coordinator
Documentary Director/Writer/Researcher
Skills________________________________________________________________________
Public Speaking, Individual /Group Mentoring, Public Education/Awareness, Classroom management,
Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media networking, Technological skills, Inventory management,
Data/Case management, Test administration/data interpretation, IEP/IFSP implementation, Research.

Abilities_____________________________________________________________________
-The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others
will understand.
-The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a
certain order to plan, organize, and or present to others.
-The ability to remember information such a words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
-The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task(s) over a period of time.

Honors/Awards______________________________________________________________
-Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
-Distinguished Scholar Presidential Scholar National Honor’s List
-Most Outstanding Student in Speech Communications
-Two-time National finalist in H.O.S.A. (Health Occupation Students of America) Extemporaneous
Speaking -Distinguished Public Speaker Award
-Most Community Service Hours (Boys & Girls Club of America)

Affiliations__________________________________________________________________
Mississippi Speech-Language Hearing Association, Mississippi Professional Educators,
American Cancer Society, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,
Mass Communications Club, M.V.S.U., Boys and Girls Club Volunteer, National Technical Honor Society

Hobbies/ Interests________________________________________________________________
-Education -Public/Motivational Speaking - Community service projects
-Public Relations -Learning and demonstrating new technology

Professional Portfolio: https://aliciamtiggseportfolio.weebly.com/

References available upon request