Megan Goeman
Educator
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Educational Instructor working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success as well as wholehearted engagement in order to promote spiritual growth. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant, Grader, Tutor
Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Edited Greek text translations based on Septuagint in order to prepare material for commentary publication.
- Graded course assignments for first and second semester graduate Hebrew language students.
- Assisted first and second semester graduate students in learning biblical Hebrew language both in group settings and individually.
- Taught graduate Hebrew courses in instructor's absence, as well as to individuals seeking to make-up missed course sessions.
Professional Tutor
Thrive Tutoring
Denver, CO
04.2020 - Current
- Developing a deep sense of self-confidence in students through holistic education and life coaching
- Tutor students in school subjects in tandem with executive functioning training
- Provide encouraging direction in order to inspire students’ confidence and personal investment
- Motivate students and draw out existing resources so students may perform at their potential
Professional Tutor
Adolescent Trauma Companion, Private Residence
Highlands Ranch, CO
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Inspiring and assisting both children and parents in growth and development of students
- Tutor children in school subjects and organization skills
- Prioritize school, home, and interpersonal priorities amongst children- teaching life skills
- Respond to behavioral regulatory issues with compassion while maintaining order and safety
Front Office Coordinator
River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Representing River Ridge to patients and completing insurance claims for patient’s insurance
- Greet and register patients for surgical procedures
- Process insurance pre-authorizations and prepare estimates
- Process claims to patient insurance and collect payment
- Confirm appointments, give pre-operative instructions, and answer questions via OMS office system
PiYo Live! Instructor
PiYo, Sanford Wellness Center
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Motivating and instructing gym members in a vigorous, innovative work out program
- Memorize bimonthly, choreographed exercise routines
- Instruct classes of gym members in strength, balance, and flexibility exercises
- Answer member questions about health and fitness
- Substitute teach other forms of exercise classes for fellow instructors
Foreign Language Instructor
TEFL, Learning For Life
Addis, Ethiopia, Africa, Ethiopia, Africa
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Instructing non-native speakers in English language learning
- Instruct daily 90 minute classroom sessions of reading, listening, speaking, and writing exercises
- Prepare students for foreign country language fluency exams, university education, and/or employment
- Organize detailed lesson plans and classroom activities, incorporating cultural comprehension
- Review and evaluate homework assignments, quizzes, and final exams
Education
Master of Arts - Old Testament
Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO 08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies, Christian, Religion
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Adult Education
Group and individual instruction
Verbal and written communication
Individualized student assistance
Scholarships, Grants, Awards
Azusa Pacific University President's Scholarship awarded four years; graduated Magna Cum Laude; HIS Years missionary cohort grant affords graduates two years international missions in a place with less than two percent Christian population and the repayment of student loans.
Denver Seminary Jireh Foundation Scholarship awarded three years; Denver Seminary Grant; Baker Book House Award for excellence in biblical studies; Zondervan Publishing House Hebrew Award for excellence in the Hebrew language; graduated with academic honors.
Timeline
Professional Tutor
Thrive Tutoring
04.2020 - Current
Research Assistant, Grader, Tutor
Denver Seminary
01.2019 - Current
Professional Tutor
Adolescent Trauma Companion, Private Residence
09.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Old Testament
Denver Seminary
08.2018 - 05.2021
Front Office Coordinator
River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
PiYo Live! Instructor
PiYo, Sanford Wellness Center
10.2016 - 08.2018
Foreign Language Instructor
TEFL, Learning For Life
10.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies, Christian, Religion
Azusa Pacific University
08.2007 - 05.2011