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MEGAN ALFORD

Farmington Hills,MI

Summary

Experienced with developing tailored lesson plans to meet diverse student needs. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain conducive learning environment. Knowledge of curriculum standards and innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Interventionalist

Lannigan Elementary, Farmington Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
  • Effectively taught literacy groups for students in second through fifth grade
  • Attended MTSS after school meetings to discuss student's learning data
  • Implemented the I-Ready program effectively to enhance students' reading skills at the elementary level.
  • Leveraging my teaching background to mentor and build strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Monitoring and assessing individual student progress, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Elementary Educator

Lawton Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Design original curriculum and learning solutions to engage diverse learners based on their strengths
  • Develop and digitize language arts lessons for remote learning using backwards design and UDL
  • Contribute to Committee for Diversity and Equity to ensure all cultures are represented and supported
  • Serve as expert on working with English Language learners, literacy, math training and co-teaching
  • Increase learner performance through community engagement, mentorship, and at-home initiatives
  • Conduct performance gap and needs analysis to prioritize areas for improvement for students
  • Direct and develop job duties for employees and assistants to ensure understanding and success

Elementary Educator

Dranesville Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Developed and led training presentations for educators on curriculum design through an equitable lens
  • Modified plans for clients with different needs, such as neurodivergence and English language learners
  • Trained and integrated project-based learning instruction to develop opportunities and knowledge skills
  • Implemented a series of math talks with an instructional coach to increase learner vocabulary

Elementary Educator

Forest Edge Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Navigate client challenges using research based, scientifically validated, interventions to support them
  • Collaborated with a team to coordinate event for English Language Learners
  • Developed strategic plans to support learners with customized lessons to meet their goals and targets

Elementary Educator

Lincoln Consolidated School District
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Attended seminars to design and thoughtful lessons for learners to demonstrate writing competencies
  • Piloted language arts program to determine its suitability based on data and increased reading scores
  • Evaluated performance of new hires, tracked data, and drafted performance improvement plans

Education

Masters - Curriculum Instruction

Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MI

BA - Elementary Education

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Experienced in math recovery techniques
  • Proficient in data collection methods
  • Cross-disciplinary instruction
  • Proficient in UFLI methodologies
  • Curriculum development
  • Develop goals from academic reports
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
  • Google Workspace
  • Proficient in Zoom
  • Customer engagement

Certification

  • Elementary Certification K-8, Michigan
  • Elementary Certification K-8, Virginia

Timeline

Reading Interventionalist

Lannigan Elementary, Farmington Public Schools
11.2023 - Current

Elementary Educator

Lawton Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools
01.2019 - 08.2023

Elementary Educator

Dranesville Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019

Elementary Educator

Forest Edge Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2016

Elementary Educator

Lincoln Consolidated School District
01.2005 - 01.2013

BA - Elementary Education

Aquinas College

Masters - Curriculum Instruction

Concordia University

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