Megan Gorney
Moorpark,CA
Summary
Reading professional dedicated to enhancing student literacy and fostering love for reading. Offers extensive experience in developing tailored reading programs and interventions to address various learning needs. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results in dynamic educational environments. Skilled in curriculum development, assessment, and student engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Skills and qualifications
overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
MTSS Reading Specialist
Oak Park School District
Oak Park, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Currently part time
- Develop individualized reading intervention plans for students.
- Support classroom teachers by providing resources and strategies for literacy instruction.
- Monitor and interpret student data
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Conduct assessments to identify students' reading levels and areas for improvement.
- Create engaging lesson plans that fostered enthusiasm for reading among students.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided feedback to support growth.
- Able to adapt and respond to changes via monitoring.
Private Home Tutor
Self-employed
Ventura County
08.2015 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions to enhance student comprehension and retention of subject material.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement areas.
- Implemented effective study strategies, fostering independent learning and critical thinking.
- Detail oriented, organized and self driven.
Family and Children Photographer
Self-employed
Ventura County And Surrounding Areas
01.2014 - Current
- Developed and maintained client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Established efficient workflows for post-production processes, reducing turnaround times on deliverables.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Coordinated photo shoots, managing schedules, locations, and equipment logistics effectively.
- Edited images using industry-standard software to achieve high-quality results tailored to client needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-1994
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Small group instruction
- Intervention planning
- Materials preparation
- Classroom leadership
- Teacher collaboration
- Literacy support
- Phonics instruction
- Motivating students
- Tutoring skills
- Fluency development
Timeline
MTSS Reading Specialist
Oak Park School District
08.2015 - Current
Private Home Tutor
Self-employed
08.2015 - Current
Family and Children Photographer
Self-employed
01.2014 - Current
Skills and qualifications
overview
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania