Megan Griffin
Troy,NY
Summary
Education professional ready to bring wealth of teaching experience to new role. Skilled at creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environment that encourages student learning and development. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to changing classroom needs. Proficient in curriculum planning and student assessment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher/Special Education Teacher
KIPP Tech Valley Primary School
06.2022 - Current
- Collect data on individual students to ensure academic progress.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted social-emotional development and collaboration among students.
- Oversee specific IEP goals for students throughout the school year.
- Effective teacher collaboration
- Observe and coach teacher interactions in the classroom for effective teaching.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Elementary Teacher
KIPP Tech Valley Primary School
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Implement common core learning standards.
- Observe and assess student academic progress in the classroom.
- Work closely with families and implement necessary programs that work for that individual child.
- Effective academic collaboration with teachers
- Lesson internalization
- Mentor/manage teachers on effective teaching strategies.
Assistant Director
Kindercare Learning Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Managing scheduling for students and staff
- Observe and assess teacher interactions in classroom.
- Manage NAEYC accreditation reports.
- Work closely with families and implement necessary programs that work for that individual child.
- Manage billing and payment methods for all families.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Childhood Education 1-6
College of Saint Rose
Albany, NYMasters - Special Education
College of Saint Rose
Albany, NYSkills
- Lesson internalization
- Organization skills
- Positive and Growth mindset
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Mentor/managing teachers with effective feedback and skill implementation
Certification
- NYS Professional Certification
- Student with Disabilities (1-6)
- LETRS Training (K-6)
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher/Special Education Teacher
KIPP Tech Valley Primary School
06.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
KIPP Tech Valley Primary School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Assistant Director
Kindercare Learning Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
Masters - Special Education
College of Saint Rose
Bachelors Degree - Childhood Education 1-6
College of Saint Rose