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Megan Copenhaver

Georgetown,United States

Summary

Certified School Librarian dedicated to fostering students' critical thinking and research skills through engaging literacy programs to help students reach their fullest academic potential. Focused on arts integration with K-5 elementary education background and committed to promoting lifelong learning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Private ESL Tutor

VIPKID International
GEORGETOWN, TX
03.2017 - 12.2021
  • Assessed student proficiency and designed lesson plans to target weak areas.
  • Worked with students in-person and via online classroom technology.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Designed engaging instructional materials and activities.

K-5 Elementary Music Teacher

Taylor Elementary, Frisco ISD
Frisco, TX
08.2007 - 06.2015
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Facilitated general music instruction to over 650 elementary students each school year with emphasis on experiencing, presenting, performing, and creating music skills.
  • Served as a curriculum team lead for the elementary music department to create a sequential K-5 music district curriculum aligned with state standards.
  • Implemented lessons and programmed performances using Orff, Kodaly, and World Drumming methods.
  • Directed, coordinated, and performed multiple concerts or musicals a year to serve the surrounding community.
  • Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments with diverse learning styles and a student-centered approach.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.

Education

Master of Science - Library Science With School Librarian Focus

Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX
08.2022

Teacher Certification - Music Teacher Certification EC-12

A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
05.2007

Bachelor of Music - Clarinet Performance

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Creating Customized Learning Plans
  • Reading groups
  • Literacy development
  • Answering research questions
  • Interlibrary loan processes
  • Copyright law
  • Instruction
  • Knowledge of circulation procedures
  • Guiding students
  • Team collaboration
  • Scheduling
  • Presentation support
  • Social media knowledge
  • Organizational skills
  • Collection development

Timeline

Private ESL Tutor

VIPKID International
03.2017 - 12.2021

K-5 Elementary Music Teacher

Taylor Elementary, Frisco ISD
08.2007 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Library Science With School Librarian Focus

Texas Woman’s University

Teacher Certification - Music Teacher Certification EC-12

A&M University-Commerce

Bachelor of Music - Clarinet Performance

Southern Methodist University

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