Megan Ellwanger
Ladysmith
Summary
Dedicated reading interventionist committed to fostering literacy skills and promoting a love for reading among students. Proven ability to implement targeted intervention strategies that address diverse learning needs, ensuring each student achieves full potential. Equipped with a solid foundation in educational best practices and a collaborative approach to working with educators and families. Eager to contribute expertise in creating supportive learning environments that inspire growth and confidence in young readers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Reading Teacher/Reading Interventionist
School District of Flambeau
09.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to meet the needs of the students
- Instructed students in small groups
- Lead guided reading groups and facilitated discussions about the books read in group
- Utilized technology to help students increase reading abilities
- Developed strategies/techniques to help students increase reading abilities
- Managed iPads and iPad carts while developing a schedule so all classrooms could utilize the iPads
- Team taught with classroom teachers
- Facilitated book studies
- Implemented a new reading program/intervention
- Directed grade level meetings & data team meetings
- Established monthly family reading nights, where each grade level takes a month
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in education and Title 1 program requirements.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to differentiate instruction, addressing the unique needs of each student for optimal progress.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to maximize learning outcomes.
RtI Specialist
School District of Flambeau
09.2022 - Current
- Entered student data into a spreadsheet.
- Facilitated data meetings using student data.
- Conducted Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings on students for reading, math, and behavioral needs.
- Created data sheets after testing periods to share with staff.
- Analyzed student data to see where improvements in instruction can be made.
Reading Recovery Teacher
School District of Flambeau
09.2013 - 05.2023
- Designed personalized lessons based on the needs of each student.
- Analyzed running records of each student daily.
- Observed what the student was doing, in order to create lessons to help student improve reading skills.
- Assessed students to figure out what needs they had in reading.
- Reduced the achievement gap for struggling readers by providing intensive one-on-one support and targeted interventions.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instructional techniques to maximize learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure continuity of instruction and reinforcement of literacy skills across all subjects.
- Maintained detailed records of student assessments, progress reports, and intervention plans to inform future instruction efforts.
21st Century Tutor
School District of Flambeau
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Assisted students with their daily homework
- Encouraged students to do their best on their homework
- Supervised students outside, in the gym, and in the hallways
PEP Grant Assistant Project Director
School District of Flambeau
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Collected physically active minutes from students in the form of surveys
- Arranged the data collected from the surveys into a spreadsheet
- Coordinated extra fitness opportunities for students in grades 1 through 8
- Worked closely with project director to ensure all objectives of the grant were met
- Assisted project director with many of the tasks involved in the grant
- Collaborated with the Community Education Department to plan in implement 4 Family Fun Fitness Events and a Health Fair for the members of the community
Instructional Aide
School District of Flambeau
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Worked with students in small groups on math and reading concepts
- Taught students important math facts they will need to continue their education
- Managed guided reading groups
- Assisted teachers with daily routines, copying papers, and correcting papers
- Encouraged students to do their best
Education
Dyslexia And Language Based Learning Disabilities - Dyslexia
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI01-2024
Reading Recovery Training -
CESA 10
Chippewa Falls, WI09-2014
Reading 316 License - undefined
University of Wisconsin Stout
08.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education, Minor in Early Childhood
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI05.2008
Skills
- Word, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Office, SMARTboard, iDance, iPads and the programs to use with them, Google docs and other programs in Google (Google Drive, Google Classroom), Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, Facebook, Chat, Moysle
- Documentation management
- Expert problem solving
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Member, Reading Recovery Council of North America, August 2013 to May 2023
- Member, WEAC, August 2008 to 2017
- Member, Wisconsin State Reading Association, 2010 to 2013
- Member, NEA, 2008 - 2019
- Member, Wisconsin Reading League, August 2025 to present
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Dietary Aide, Rusk County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home, Ladysmith, WI June 2001-December 2012
- Prepared and served food to the patients, staff, and residences
- Oversaw my fellow workers at nights and weekends in place of manager
- Edited and updated job descriptions for each position in dietary department
- Developed communication skills through everyday communications with co-workers
- Multi-tasking made food, putting food carts on elevators, preparing trays, answering phones, doing dishes, and cleaning up the kitchen all in one day
Timeline
RtI Specialist
School District of Flambeau
09.2022 - Current
Reading Recovery Teacher
School District of Flambeau
09.2013 - 05.2023
Title 1 Reading Teacher/Reading Interventionist
School District of Flambeau
09.2010 - Current
21st Century Tutor
School District of Flambeau
09.2009 - 06.2013
PEP Grant Assistant Project Director
School District of Flambeau
09.2009 - 06.2012
Instructional Aide
School District of Flambeau
09.2009 - 06.2010
Reading 316 License - undefined
University of Wisconsin Stout
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education, Minor in Early Childhood
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Dyslexia And Language Based Learning Disabilities - Dyslexia
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Reading Recovery Training -
CESA 10