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Maegan Clay

Green Cove Springs,FL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead VPK Teacher

O2B Kids!
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.

Shift Manager

Dairy Queen
08.2013 - 10.2022
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.

2nd Grade Teacher

Clay County School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Educational Staffing
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Student Teacher Intern

Clay County School District
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.

Assistant Youth Director

Diocese Of St. Augustine
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted in creation and implementation of missions strategy for youth to get involved in local and global missions.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 13 to 17 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.

Education

No Degree - Director's Credential

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

St. Johns River State College
Palatka, FL
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Ridgeview High School
Orange Park, FL
05.2014

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Diverse Classroom Settings
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Professional Relationships
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Document Organization
  • Community Engagement
  • Child CPR
  • Fostering Positive Environment
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Parent and Student Communication

Certification

  • Certified Educator; pre-kindergarten through grade 3 - 7/1/2019-6/30/2024
  • Reading Endorsed - 7/1/2019-6/30/2024
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsed - 7/1/2019-6/30/2024

Timeline

Lead VPK Teacher

O2B Kids!
07.2021 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Clay County School District
08.2019 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Educational Staffing
12.2018 - 06.2019

Student Teacher Intern

Clay County School District
10.2016 - 11.2018

Assistant Youth Director

Diocese Of St. Augustine
01.2016 - 12.2016

Shift Manager

Dairy Queen
08.2013 - 10.2022

No Degree - Director's Credential

Daytona State College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

St. Johns River State College

High School Diploma -

Ridgeview High School
Maegan Clay