MEAGHAN SPONSELLER
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced educator and Scrum Master with 13 years of success in instructional leadership, training delivery, and relationship management across diverse, high-needs environments. Skilled in designing and facilitating engaging learning experiences for both children and adults, with a strong focus on communication, clarity, and measurable outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Centennial Schools
Gresham, OR
03.2026 - Current
- Created a positive classroom environment that fostered student collaboration and creativity.
- Provided individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to needs of students.
- Assessed student performance through observation, assessments, DIBELS, and STAR testing.
- Collaborated with team teachers, co teacher, and faculty members to evaluate and improve curriculum and student behavior.
- Maintained positive and safe classroom environment via effective management strategies.
PARAEDUCATOR II
Beaverton Public Schools
Beaverton, OR
08.2025 - Current
- Supports the planning and delivery of behavioral management.
- Works one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials.
- Works one-on-one with students to reinforce social and emotional management skills.
- Supports and maintains individual student and classroom management.
- Ensures school environment is safe and orderly.
SCRUM MASTER
Booz Allen Hamilton
, US
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Led Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
- Removed project blockers and ensured consistent team velocity.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Managed team documentation, task tracking, and milestone reporting.
- US
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
Dorchester 2 Public Schools
, US
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Delivered instruction to diverse learners, adapting methods to individual needs.
- Tracked performance data and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with parents, administrators, and staff.
- Managed classroom operations and scheduling.
- US
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
Spotsylvania Public Schools
, US
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Created and implemented lesson plans for 20+ students.
- Led parent-teacher conferences and team collaboration efforts.
- Partnered with team members to align lesson planning with curriculum goals and instructional best practices.
- Managed classroom environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning.
- US
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
Fredericksburg City Schools
Fredericksburg, US
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Partnered with team members and administrators to align lesson planning and curriculum goals.
- Created a structured and organized classroom environment.
- Progress monitored and analyzed student data.
- Fredericksburg, VA
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2011
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR05-2010
Skills
- Culturally responsive
- Equity-centered
- Collaborative learning
- Trauma-informed
- Training and mentoring
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking capacity
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Customer relationship building
Certification
- Preliminary Teaching License
- ESOL Certification
Timeline
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Centennial Schools
03.2026 - Current
PARAEDUCATOR II
Beaverton Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
SCRUM MASTER
Booz Allen Hamilton
02.2022 - 05.2025
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
Dorchester 2 Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2023
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
Spotsylvania Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
Fredericksburg City Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
MASTER'S DEGREE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
University of Oregon
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
University of Oregon