Megan Byak
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Highly motivated individual, ready to expand on enhancing student engagement and driving positive learning outcomes. Combining a creative mindset with a commitment to teach young minds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Union Park Charter Academy
Wesley Chapel, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Currently serving as a proactive and influential team captain for the 3rd grade, fostering collaboration among educators and ensuring a cohesive educational approach.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow educators, facilitating effective communication and collective goal achievement within the 3rd-grade team.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to align teaching strategies and curriculum delivery methods, promoting consistency and holistic learning experiences for 3rd-grade students.
- Engaged with parents, effectively communicating 3rd-grade curriculum goals and fostering strong partnerships for student success.
- Established and enforced behavior guidelines fostering social growth and positive interactions among students.
- Mentored students in conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication, fostering self-esteem and vital life skills.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment conducive to learning and visitor comfort.
- Proficient in instructing diverse subjects and implementing tailored teaching methods across 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade curricula.
- Integrated technology tools and resources into curriculum design, enhancing learning experiences and fostering digital literacy among students.
Softball Coach
George Jenkins High School
Lakeland, FL
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Fostered an environment emphasizing sportsmanship, cooperation, and accountability within the team and coaching staff, nurturing a culture of mutual respect and dedication.
- Developed and executed a meticulously coordinated practice schedule and individualized training regimen, ensuring athletes were thoroughly prepared for competitive games, optimizing their performance.
- Motivated team members to elevate their athleticism and competitive prowess through focused training sessions, emphasizing agility, strength, and nutrition. Encouraged a holistic approach to athlete development.
Softball Camp Counselor
Softball Coach
Altamonte Springs, FL
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Organized and optimized weekly training camps catering to 20-75 girls, ensuring structured and effective sessions to enhance softball skills.
- Coached players to leverage strengths, address weaknesses, and cultivate a positive mindset towards softball, focusing on tailored strategies for individual skill enhancement.
- Developed age-appropriate training modules tailored to various age groups, fostering fundamental skill development in softball.
- Provided personalized one-on-one coaching sessions to drive individual player achievements and skill refinement.
- Managed rosters based on skill assessments, strategically placing players to optimize team dynamics and performance on the field.
5th Grade Teacher
Ben Hill Griffin Elementary School
Frostproof, FL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create a fun, nurturing setting to meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by working with students to set challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Bakery
The Cheesecake Factory
Sarasota, FL
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Served bakery customers daily with professional and effective customer service
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items
- Delivered orders in timely manner and corrected all issues to ensure guest satisfaction
- Established and maintained positive relationships
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies
- Served bakery customers daily with professional and effective costumer service
- Cleaned and maintained equipment
Intern
Babson Park Elementary
Frostproof, FL
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Interned in a first grade classroom, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents
- Educated students in strategies for enhancing knowledge and testing performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Warner
Frostproof, FL05.2019
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2015
Skills
- Interacts well with students and staff
- Active listening to create effective communication between students, parents, and the classroom
- Excellent classroom management to establish an orderly environment that will increase meaningful academic learning
- Belief that all students can learn using different methods and strategies
- The use of problem-solving that helps students develop critical thinking skills
- The use of time management to increase productivity for students
Accomplishments
Delta Kappa Gamma Rising Star Award 2021
Kagan certified which is designed to actively engage students in the learning process.
3rd grade team captain
Attending Charter School USA 25th Anniversary conference and presented in a breakout session ways to engage and motivate students
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Union Park Charter Academy
08.2021 - Current
Softball Coach
George Jenkins High School
08.2020 - 05.2022
5th Grade Teacher
Ben Hill Griffin Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bakery
The Cheesecake Factory
05.2019 - 12.2019
Intern
Babson Park Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2019
Softball Camp Counselor
Softball Coach
08.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Warner
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Miami Dade College
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