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Megan Gardner

Clarksville,TN

Summary

Communicative teacher possessing solid time management, multitasking and recordkeeping skills. Creates entertaining and innovative lesson plans, maintains current and accurate records and modifies instructional resources to meet needs of each student. Comfortable using modern teaching methods such as e-learning and team learning.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Self-Employed
Clarksville, TN
01.2016 - Current
  • Promotes business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Provides elite customer service by resolving concerns and calmly responding to shifting priorities with professionalism.
  • Fulfills customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Studies market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Assesses supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Manages purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Online Teacher

VIPKID
Online
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
  • Participated actively in course discussions, promoting students to participate and interact with one another.
  • Used the VIPKID platform to maintain current and accurate records of students' grades, attendance and course placement.
  • Utilized Google Slides to create engaging classroom management techniques, games and personalizing lesson plans.
  • Utilized Google Docs and Google Sheets to document student progress, student's specific needs, and parent communication.
  • Attended online team meetings with bilingual and monolingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.

General Education Teacher

Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
08.2011 - 06.2014
  • Utilized Arlington ISD online platform to record attendance, grades, and curriculum aids.
  • Created detailed lesson plans weekly using Google Docs and submitted online through the Arlington ISD online platform.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Taught 5th and 6th grade classes on all core subjects.
  • Created a shared record keeping process using Google Sheets to track student progress and diversify instruction.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.

Secretary

Dr. Cheryl White- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Irving, TX
04.2011 - 08.2011
  • Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information and answer questions.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.

Customer Service Representative

City Of Arlington, Parks And Recreation
Arlington, TX
05.2005 - 09.2007
  • Delivered exceptional customers and fostered a positive community reputation by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly and professionally.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Classroom Administration
  • Assessment Skills

Timeline

Online Teacher

VIPKID
02.2016 - 06.2019

Small Business Owner

Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current

General Education Teacher

Arlington Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2014

Secretary

Dr. Cheryl White- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
04.2011 - 08.2011

Customer Service Representative

City Of Arlington, Parks And Recreation
05.2005 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Megan Gardner