Megan Gambill Jones
Mentor,OH
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2017 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and utilized educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Developed relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.1997 - 06.2008
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Pre-K Teacher
Madison Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.1997
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered love of learning among students by maintaining energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.1995
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2017 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2010 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2008 - 06.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.1997 - 06.2008
Pre-K Teacher
Madison Public Schools
08.1996 - 06.1997
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kent State University