Mary "Meegan" Perrin-Clement
Elementary Education
Hammond,LA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 21.5 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 7 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Livingston Parish School Board
French Settlement , LA
2019.08 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Elementary School Teacher
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
Laplace , LA
2014.11 - 2023.05
Elementary School Teacher
Tangipahoa Parish School Board
Hammond , LA
2013.08 - 2014.11
Elementary School Teacher
St.John The Baptist Parish School Board
LaPlace , LA
2002.01 - 2013.06
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
2001.08 - 2001.12
Skills
Behavioral improvements
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Facilitated behavioral improvements by implementing love and relationship building.
- Earned "Louisiana D.A.R.E Teacher of the Year" in 2014.
- Earned Teacher of the Month several times throughout my career
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Club Day.
- Achieved higher reading score by completing Reading Interventionist duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved higher math scores by completing Math Interventionist duties with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher - Livingston Parish School Board
2019.08 - Current
Elementary School Teacher - St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
2014.11 - 2023.05
Elementary School Teacher - Tangipahoa Parish School Board
2013.08 - 2014.11
Elementary School Teacher - St.John The Baptist Parish School Board
2002.01 - 2013.06
Southeastern Louisiana University - Bachelor of Science, Education
2001.08 - 2001.12
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