Megan Durnen
Special Education Paraeducator
Bumpass,VA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with experience in education, childcare, customer operations, and administrative support. Strong background in student support, behavior management, and high-volume workflow coordination. Recognized for maintaining a positive, safe learning environment and for delivering accurate, timely operational work in fast-paced settings. Skilled in relationship-building, problem-solving, and handling confidential information.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
- Assist students with daily academic tasks, organization, and individualized instructional support
- Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment, including support with social skills, personal hygiene, and toileting as needed
- Monitor and redirect student behavior using established procedures to promote positive engagement
- Prepare, administer, or support standardized and classroom assessments
- Maintain instructional materials, student files, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered lesson plans across multiple grade levels and subjects
- Promoted a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Provided individualized student support to reinforce comprehension and learning readiness
Childcare Assistant
In-Home Daycare
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported daily operations for children ages 1–5, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and developmental engagement
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and a consistent routine for children in care
- Assisted with age-appropriate activities and positive behavior support
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children
Stay-at-Home Mom
Home
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed household operations, scheduling, and childcare responsibilities
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Senior Operations Associate
Citizens One Home Loans
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Performed advanced clerical and operational tasks within a high-volume financial environment
- Conducted research, analysis, and resolution of suspense items and servicing issues
- Collaborated with leaders and cross-functional teams across multiple business lines
- Ensured data accuracy by collecting, reviewing, and recording complex information
- Executed tasks requiring strong critical thinking and independent decision-making
- Systems used: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Mainframe, Director, CMOD
Teacher
Primrose Schools of Atlee Commons
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered curriculum-based instruction for age groups 12–16 months and 5–12 years
- Managed classroom routines and ensured a safe, supportive learning atmosphere
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
Nanny
Private Family (Morgan Koster and family)
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided full-time care for an infant and part-time support for school-aged children
- Maintained daily routines and always ensured child safety
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Managed children's schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
12.2019
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
Henrico, VA 06-2013
Skills
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Support for diverse learners
- Child Supervision & Development
- Sensory integration
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Relationship building
- Early childhood education
- Experience with autism spectrum
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2024 - 03.2025
Childcare Assistant
In-Home Daycare
03.2023 - 05.2024
Stay-at-Home Mom
Home
07.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Operations Associate
Citizens One Home Loans
09.2019 - 07.2022
Teacher
Primrose Schools of Atlee Commons
04.2019 - 09.2019
Nanny
Private Family (Morgan Koster and family)
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Varina High School