Megan Bellanger
Mesquite
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant with extensive classroom experience, committed to fostering student success. Proven ability to support teachers in managing high workloads and achieving challenging goals through efficient handling of diverse support tasks. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate meaningful connections with students, enhancing engagement and motivation. Excels at multitasking while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Mesquite ISD
Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Dallas College
12-2025
Skills
- Classroom inclusion
- Classroom support
- Supervising student activities
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group instruction
- Small group and individual assistance
- Relationship building
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Academic support
Certification
- Certified Educational Aide I
- CPI Trained: Expiration Date - OCT 2025
Accomplishments
Paraprofessional of the Month for September 2025
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Mesquite ISD
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Dallas College