Megan Bray
Effingham,SC
Summary
Energetic Educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Florence, South Carolina
03.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- 75%-80% of students met or exceeded their year-end target goal on NWEA MAP assessment.
3rd Grade Teacher
Westside Christian Academy
Sumter, United States
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
7th-12th ELA Teacher
Community Baptist School
Reidsville, United States
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Elementary Teacher
Community Baptist Schools
Reidsville, NC
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Crown College
Powell, TN05.2007
Skills
- Student Needs Assessments
- Distance Learning
- Instructional Strategies
- State Standards Adherence
- Technological Integration
- Reading Comprehension Skills
- Elementary Education
- Grading and Scoring
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2022.
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2019.
Timeline
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
03.2020 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Westside Christian Academy
08.2019 - 03.2022
7th-12th ELA Teacher
Community Baptist School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Elementary Teacher
Community Baptist Schools
08.2008 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Crown College
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