Megan Harz
White Plains,NY
Summary
Creative, passionate, joyful educator looking to implement ways for the natural creativity, curiosity, and love of literature and stories to grow and flourish in our young people, and to make the library and accessible and joyful place for every young person. I am knowledgeable of child development, literature, and technology and eager to partner with colleagues in the library, with local families, and with the grater Mahopac community to make sure the Youth Programs at the Mahopac Public Library reach their full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Temple Israel Center
09.2014 - Current
- I use project based education, art, theater techniques, read alouds, storytelling and other informal education methods to teach culture, tradition and Hebrew to second grade children.
- I integrate social emotional learning into lessons and activities.
- I mentor high school aged teacher assistants, sharing and modeling best practices and providing guidance and feedback to help them grow successfully as role models and young educators.
Teacher, Leave Replacement
Valhalla Union Free School District
10.2024 - 04.2025
- I designed curriculum materials for special education and general education students in a third grade class, in order to differentiate and facilitate an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- I worked cooperatively with related service providers including the speech and language therapist, occupational therapist and school psychologist, maintaining regular communication, in order to provide the most positive learning environment for individual students.
Teacher
Carmel Central School District
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Differentiated and provided instruction for special education and general education students during the Extended School Year Program and as a leave replacement during the regular school year.
- Provided small group reading instruction for children in grades two through six.
- Co-taught third grade and co-taught eighth grade English and social studies, and worked with related service providers to provide the most positive learning environment for individual students.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religion
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson/Event planning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Parent and student communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Child development
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
New York State Initial Certificate, Students with Disabilities, 1-6, July 31, 2020
New York State Initial Certificate, Childhood Education, 1-6, July 31 2020
Timeline
Teacher, Leave Replacement
Valhalla Union Free School District
10.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher
Carmel Central School District
09.2020 - 08.2024
Teacher
Temple Israel Center
09.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religion
Ithaca College
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