Meagan Lunsford
Riceville,TN
Summary
Seeking a position, interacting and working with the community, that will utilize my knowledge, education and interpersonal skills. Warm Assistant Teacher with 9 years of experience and documented skills in classroom management and assignment creation. Friendly and energetic professional commended for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Self Employed in person
Calhoun, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
- Motivated clients to reach their personal best by providing positive reinforcement.
CPT NASM Personal Trainer
Ohh Yeah Fitness
Cleveland, TN
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Personal trainer; working with individual clients to meet their goals in fitness and improve their health
- Teaching group fitness classes and helping adults meet their goals and achieve fitness goals.
Career Development Specialist
Family Resource Agency
Cleveland, TN
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Helping teachers with classroom management, assisting them in implementing it in everyday classroom.
- ensuring teachers were following licensing.
Lead teacher
Family resource agdency
Cleveland, TN
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Early Head start teacher- responsible for children 2-3 years of age
- Writing lesson plans and implementing the lesson plans daily
- Resposnible for working with Co –teacher to ensure children’s saftey and all incidents/accidents are reported appropriately
- Taking care of needs of children, potty training, making sure meals are served.
- Head start teacher- responsible for children 3-4 years of age
- Writing lesson plans and implementing the lesson plans daily
- Resposnible for working with assistant–teacher to ensure children’s saftey and all incidents/accidents are reported appropriately.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
Teacher
La Petite Academy
Cleveland, TN
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Infant Teacher: Daily care of children ages 6 weeks to 15 months of age
- Prepping the infant room for children and families each morning, getting the beds dressed for the children as well as preparing for daily activities
- Throughout the day consist of changing diapers, preparing bottles and cereal and fruit or veggies and feeding the children
- Creating a safe and healthy environment for each child
- Incorporating play and learning based on child’s developmental level throughout the day
- Cleaning the room after children have left and preparing for the next day.
- Toddler Teacher: Daily care of children ages 15 months to 30 months of age
- Preparing the room for children and families, prepping for daily activities for the week or daily schedule
- Organizing toys, paint and other craft projects for week or daily activities
- Creating a safe and healthy environment for each child while incorporating daily learning play based on child’s development
- Taking children outside for outside play and learning activities
- Working through and creating lesson plans with the head teacher based off of learning curriculum.
Counselor
YMCA
Athens, TN
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for the daily care of children, pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, enrolled in after school programs
- Transporting children from the YMCA to local schools in the mornings and from local schools to the YMCA in the afternoons
- Organizing indoor and outdoor games
- Assisting with preparation of snacks
- Helping children understand the concepts of how to play fair with other, sharing with others and being respectful to others
- Assisting director with developing and establishing new activities for the children
- Ensuring the safety of the children during all activities.
Camp Counselor
YMCA
Athens, TN
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for the daily care of children, pre-kindergarten through 6th grade, enrolled in summer camp programs
- Organizing indoor and outdoor games
- Assisting with preparation of snacks
- Helping children understand the concepts of how to play fair with others, sharing with others and being respectful to others
- Transporting children to local arts center, bowling center and children’s activity center
- Assisting director with developing and establishing new activities for the children
- Ensuring the safety of the children during all activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science Early Childhood w/emphasis in Child and Family Studies -
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
12.2013
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
06.2008
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Standards Development
- Child Development
References
- Lyndsey Epperson, Loan officer, 423-364-8312
- Crystal Llyod 423-264-3206
- Danielle Stephans 469-763-0011
- Crystal Harris 423-677-2350
Certification
- CPR certified
- NASM personal trainer
- NASM nutrition coach
- NASM online coach
- Bachelors in education emphasis in child and family studies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Self Employed in person
10.2023 - Current
CPT NASM Personal Trainer
Ohh Yeah Fitness
11.2021 - 10.2023
Career Development Specialist
Family Resource Agency
10.2021 - 01.2022
Lead teacher
Family resource agdency
11.2016 - 01.2021
Teacher
La Petite Academy
11.2014 - 07.2016
Counselor
YMCA
08.2013 - 10.2014
Camp Counselor
YMCA
05.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science Early Childhood w/emphasis in Child and Family Studies -
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
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