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Meaghan Grant

Meaghan Grant

Art Educator
Gainesville,GA

Summary

Educator that excels at fostering inclusive learning environments. Encouraged all artistic talent and collaborative teaching to enhance student engagement and creativity. Recognized for exceptional organization and positive reinforcement, consistently achieving high levels of student motivation and academic growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Art Teacher

DODEA Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered artistic growth while adhering to state and national standards for arts education
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate the varying skill levels and abilities of each individual student
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning

Substitute Teacher

DODEA Schools
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance

Student Teacher

Rossview Middle School
01.2021 - 04.2021

• Assisted with teaching and managing 6, 6th-8th grade classes daily, with a minimum of 15 students per class
• Assisted and creates several lesson plans each weekly applying content and pedagogical knowledge
appropriate to grade level utilizing instructional technology, including Zoom and PowerSchool
• Created a learning environment that demonstrates mutual respect between students and teacher and
among students
• Communicated clearly and accurately partnering with the teacher and the students providing, constructive,
specific, and timely feedback
• Interfaced daily with teachers and supervisor implementing suggestions, demonstrating flexibility and
persistence

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Austin Peay University
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assisted up to 3 professors per semester in managing student participation and reviewing course assignments providing feedback to both faculty and students on D2L in a timely manner
  • Executed assessment processes using a variety of methods to include research papers, discussion boards, and
    presentations, providing appropriate feedback to students supporting their learning goals
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of instructional platform, including D2L
  • Worked with a team of graduate assistants maintaining order and function in the education building

Structured Learning Assistant- SLA Leader MUS 222

Austin Peay University
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Guided students in improving their writing skills by introducing proper formatting, transitional words and phrases, and credible scholarly resources, including university-provided writing tools and webpages
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples
  • Maximized the impact of individualized instruction, tailoring lessons to address specific strengths and weaknesses for each student
  • Helped struggling students achieve academic success through targeted interventions and consistent progress monitoring

Substitute Teacher, K-12

CMCSS- Clarksville Montgomery County School System
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Taught classes of 25 - 30 students executing assigned lesson plans maintaining effective classroom management in grades K-12 and Special Education classrooms
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility while teaching in diverse educational settings
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students

Office Manager and Chiropractic Assistant

American Health and Wellness
08.2015 - 10.2018

• Promoted from assistant to office manager after 1 year of service
• Managed a high-volume medical office interacting with 30-40 patients daily, meeting their needs
• Verified patient insurance and managed patient ledger and billing accurately
• Successfully assisted patients with various Chiropractic therapies, often working with and managing 6-7
patients at a time

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
05-2014

Skills

  • Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Organization and planning
  • Classroom management
  • Developing a lessons that improves student engagement by relating curriculum to real-world topics and events
  • Incorporating Art History and Art Theory into Lesson Plans
  • Fostering an inclusive environment where students with disabilities and intellectual disabilities were empowered to engage in creative expression alongside their peers
  • Assessments and Feedback of student skills

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Work Availability

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Certification

  • Licensure ACTIVE 427 Visual Arts K-12
  • Licensure: 000726324
  • Praxis Art: Content And Analysis
  • Praxis Princ Of Learn Teach: Grades K-6
  • Epilepsy Foundation Seizure Training for School Personnel v2.0

Timeline

Elementary Art Teacher

DODEA Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher

DODEA Schools
02.2022 - 01.2023

Student Teacher

Rossview Middle School
01.2021 - 04.2021

Structured Learning Assistant- SLA Leader MUS 222

Austin Peay University
08.2019 - 12.2019

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Austin Peay University
01.2019 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-12

CMCSS- Clarksville Montgomery County School System
11.2018 - 05.2019

Office Manager and Chiropractic Assistant

American Health and Wellness
08.2015 - 10.2018

Master of Arts - Teaching

Austin Peay State University

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Christopher Newport University
Meaghan GrantArt Educator