1. Gibson Merrill Keith
305 Wauford Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
Email: gibson.merrill@gmail.com
Phone: (615) 290-0445
Professional Profile
Education
Masters of Education: Educational Leadership
BELMONT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, Tennessee 2009
Professional Teaching License
PreK-12 Professional Teaching License Tennessee
License Number: 000173525 Expires: 8/31/2026
Teaching Certificate:
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Charleston, West Virginia
2001-2002
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Minor: Education
Special Areas of Concentration: Independent Child Life Studies, Medical Terminology, Human
Growth & Development, Individualizing Instruction (Disabilities), and Managing Instruction for
Effective Learning
BELMONT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, Tennessee
Graduation: August 2000
Areas of Concentration: Education & Nursing
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, Charleston, South Carolina
BRENTWOOD ACADEMY, Brentwood, Tennessee
Professional & Leadership Experience
Spanish Teacher, Technology Chair, Website Administrator, and Yearbook Editor
OAK HILL SCHOOL, Nashville, TN – August 2006 to Present
● Children’s Services: Currently works at Oak Hill School teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Spanish.
Was also previously in charge of assisting teachers with technology, updating the school website, creating the school
Yearbook, and coordinating with Photographers for school photos.
Spanish Teacher
HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL, Nashville, TN – June and July 2003 and 2004
● Children’s Services: Worked at Hillsboro High School as the summer school Spanish teacher for Spanish One course
for grades Nine through Twelve.
Spanish and Physical Education Teacher
WEST END MIDDLE SCHOOL, Nashville, TN – July 2003 to July 2006
● Children’s Services: Worked at West End to provide Spanish One as a High School course, as well as provide an
Spanish education experience for fifth and sixth graders. I was also in charge of teaching one seventh grade PE class
at West End.

2. Professional Musician and Child Care Provider
RHYTHM, RHYME AND TIME COMPANY, Ft. Collins, CO – August 2001 to May 2002
● Children’s Services: Previously worked with the staff of the Rhythm, Rhyme and Time Company as a music provider
to multiple day care centers throughout the Ft. Collins, CO area.
Professional Child Care Provider
ARAMARK, Ft. Collins, CO – September 2001to May 2002
● Children’s Services: Currently works with the staff of the Aramark Company as a floater to numerous before and after
school child care centers, providing music and art to children throughout the Ft. Collins, CO area.
Professional Child Care Provider
VANDERBILT DAY CARE CENTER, Nashville, TN –February to August 2001
● Children’s Services: Worked with the staff at the Vanderbilt Day Care Center as a full time childcare provider,
floating between classes teaching music and art.
Independent Study on Education
COSTA RICA – Summer 2000
● Multicultural Studies: Lived and worked in Costa Rica during the summer of 2000 and independently studied the
educational system for children. Gained valuable experience in the Spanish language, economy, and culture.
Independent Study on Child Life
MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, Miami, Florida – Spring 2000
● Child Life Studies: Worked with staff at the Miami Children’s Hospital to research, analyze, and evaluate the Child
Life Programs. Focused on Hispanic children, culture and socio-economic issues.
Child Life Volunteer
MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina – 1999
● Special Events: Coordinated special events and activities for children.
Special Needs Caregiver
Nashville, Tennessee – 1999 to 2001
● Human Services: Provided caring services for 2 children, ages 4 and 8. Provided special assistance to child with
Cerebral Palsy for 4 hours daily.
Youth Director, Kindergarten & Crafts Assistant
MONTEAGLE S.S. ASSEMBLY, Monteagle, Tennessee – Summer 1997 & Summers 1995 & 1996
● Supervision: Directed and supervised activities for children ranging from ages 5 to 18. Planned, coordinated and
supervised games, field trips and special events. Delegated responsibilities to staff members and supervised job
performances.
Caregiver & Babysitter
Nashville, Tennessee – Since age 14
● Children’s Services: Provide care to individuals with special needs and care for children as needed.