MEGAN COTTEL
Turlock,CA
Summary
Elementary educator specializing in second and third grade, dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments. As a PBIS Tier I Chair, effectively leads initiatives that promote positive behavior and student engagement while utilizing data-driven instruction to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-3
Patterson Unified School District
Patterson, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provide targeted literacy instruction using Wonders, 95% Group, SIPPS, and Corrective Reading to strengthen foundational reading, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction while adapting lessons, materials, grouping, and supports for students with varied academic, language, behavioral, and cultural needs.
- Monitor student progress through oral responses, independent work, spelling checks, unit assessments, i-Ready data, and other classroom evidence; use results to adjust whole-group, small-group, and intervention instruction.
- Maintained positive, structured classroom through proactive behavior supports, clear expectations, relationship building, and PBIS-aligned practices, promoting student responsibility and engagement.
- Communicated student progress and instructional goals with families, administrators, specialists, and support staff; collaborated in SST/IEP-related processes to enhance student support.
- Led PBIS Tier I team to establish schoolwide expectations, implement practices, analyze behavior data, facilitate staff communication, and drive continuous improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Sylvan School District
Modesto, CA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed lesson plans across grade levels, maintained classroom routines to foster a positive learning environment, supported student learning through personalized attention, utilized Aeries and educational technology, and adapted to diverse instructional settings.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to support diverse student needs and learning styles.
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapeutic Pathways
Modesto, CA
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Implemented individualized behavior support plans for children with autism, collected and analyzed behavioral data, and collaborated with professionals to enhance communication, learning, and positive behavior.
- Implemented individualized behavior plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Observed and recorded client progress during therapy sessions.
Substitute Teacher
Keyes Union School District
Keyes, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported instruction during daily and extended assignments, fostering student engagement and learning continuity.
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects and grade levels.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum And Instruction - Education
American College of Education
09-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Stanislaus
01-2022
Associate of Arts -
Modesto Junior College
01-2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Wonders resources
- I-Ready
- Educational Technology
- Google Classroom
- Chromebooks
- Positive Classroom Management
- PBIS leadership
- IEP collaboration
- Family Communication
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades 2-3
Patterson Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Sylvan School District
12.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Keyes Union School District
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapeutic Pathways
09.2019 - 11.2021
M.Ed. in Curriculum And Instruction - Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Stanislaus
Associate of Arts -
Modesto Junior College