Meagan Ellis
Taft,CA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 6 years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Experienced in creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Driven to improve student learning outcomes by adapting behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Taft City School Disctict
Taft, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, cooperation, and active participation among students.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and effective teaching practices.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address individual student needs and promote academic success.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
After School Education and Safety Activity Leader
Taft City School District
Taft, CA
09.2012 - 08.2020
- Led diverse activities promoting student engagement and teamwork.
- Developed and implemented program schedules aligning with educational goals.
- Trained and mentored staff on activity facilitation
- Coordinated resources and materials to support various extracurricular initiatives.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate curriculum objectives into activities.
- Organized activities for students and created welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
- Cultivated a positive environment by enforcing safety rules and guidelines during every activity session.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, accidents or incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to create innovative and engaging activities for all age groups.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, enhancing overall participation rates.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Taft College
Taft, CABachelor of Arts - Teaching
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2021
Credential - Teaching
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2021
Skills
- Literacy Development
- Phonics instruction
- Peer Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Differentiated Instruction for Individualized Learning
- Classroom Technology
- Positive Reinforcement
- classroom management
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Taft City School Disctict
08.2020 - Current
After School Education and Safety Activity Leader
Taft City School District
09.2012 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Taft College
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
National University
Credential - Teaching
National University