Megan Crocker
Communicator | Educator | Coordinator
Crest Hill,IL
Summary
Proactive and positive with over 14 years of experience combined with communication and organization strengths. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Mathematics Coach
Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Develop strategies for helping teachers make changes in instructional practices, assisting in the identification of student needs and the differentiation of instructional support.
- Maintain accurate records regarding correspondence, task logs, and classroom observations to facilitate instructional growth through professional learning communities.
- Coordinate the development of specific professional learning tasks with instructional leaders and instructional coaches, including: setting timelines, delegating task completion, providing feedback, and assisting in the editing of materials.
- Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative instructional practices through various activities such as: individual discussions, coaching sessions, professional development programs, and demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion analysis.
- Manage allocation and distribution of mathematics curriculum resources across 44 classrooms within multiple school buildings.
4th Grade Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet, IL
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Assessed and analyzed data trends in student performance to increase overall achievement.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance morale and overall engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear expectations and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Manage the inventory and distribution of student materials for a class size of 30 students.
Accounts Assistant
Law Offices Of Rouskey And Baldacci
Joliet, IL
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Organized and streamlined data into multiple spreadsheets to generate income and expense reports.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, accounts receivable, and employee payroll.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
Office Manager
Coast Spine And Rehabilitation
Carlsbad, CA
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Enroll all new patients through office software program.
- Verify insurance for patients, and submit claims to insurance providers.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Sciences
National Louis University
Chicago, IL 08.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL 08.2003 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL 08.1998 - 08.2000
Skills
Project Management
Communication
Mathematics
Collaboration
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Certification
Professional Educator License - Self Contained General Education K-8
Timeline
Instructional Mathematics Coach
Joliet Public Schools District 86
08.2021 - Current
Technology Specialist Endorsement
03-2020
Master of Science - Learning Sciences
National Louis University
08.2018 - 03.2020
Google Level I/II Certification
06-2018
4th Grade Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
08.2014 - 08.2021
Accounts Assistant
Law Offices Of Rouskey And Baldacci
07.2011 - 08.2013
Office Manager
Coast Spine And Rehabilitation
09.2009 - 04.2010
Professional Educator License - Self Contained General Education K-8
08-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of St. Francis
08.2003 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Joliet Junior College
08.1998 - 08.2000