Meagan Carr

Motivated and diligent future educator pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education through an accelerated 4+1 program. Skilled in child development, differentiated instruction, and classroom management, with extensive experience working with children aged 2 months to 13 years. Proficient in leveraging technology to enhance student learning and engagement. Certified paraprofessional and substitute teacher, committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for diverse student populations.

Future Teachers at Ramapo (FTAR) – Mahwah, NJ (May 2023 – Present)

• Actively participate in club meetings and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering professional growth in education.
• Partner with peers to design engaging bulletin boards, educational activities, and community outreach programs.
• Contributed to organizing and hosting a "Trunk or Treat" event, connecting with families and showcasing creative teaching approaches.

Ramapo L.E.A.D. – Mahwah, NJ (September 2023 – Present)

• Engaged with students from The Forum School during virtual game nights, building rapport and fostering inclusion.
• Volunteered at an in-person game night, supporting students with exceptionalities through interactive and adaptive activities.
• Independently managed a virtual game room, developing tailored activities that promoted social skills and enjoyment for small groups of students with exceptionalities.

• Twenty clinical observation hours of a 6th grade classroom at Joseph A. Taub School, Paterson, NJ, Freshman Year
• Twenty clinical observation hours of a kindergarten classroom at Passaic Arts & Science Charter School Clifton Primary, Junior Year, literacy theory and practice
• Twenty clinical observation hours of a kindergarten classroom at Passaic Arts & Science Charter School Clifton Primary, Junior Year, teaching principles and practices
• Engaged in a year-long clinical internship in a kindergarten classroom at Reynolds School, Upper Saddle River, gaining hands-on experience in early childhood education. Actively participate in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners. Collaborate with mentor teachers to implement evidence-based teaching strategies and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Participated in the Upper Saddle River Schools Quad Professional Development Day, attending an in-depth workshop focused on shared reading strategies for primary-level instruction.
• Gained valuable insights into implementing engaging shared reading techniques to support literacy development and foster a love of reading in young learners.
• Collaborated with fellow educators to discuss best practices and innovative approaches to enhance student engagement during shared reading sessions.