Megan K Connelly
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages student growth and development. I aim to facilitate engaging and challenging instruction that fosters a love for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator-Classroom Support Program (CSP)
Harford County Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
- Provide support to students in an instructional setting
- Differentiate and implementation of lesson plans with individuals and small groups
- Assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment
- Collection and Analysis of behavioral data collection
- Assist with implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students with special needs
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
Personal Mathematics, Science, and Reading Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
- Instruct students of all ages; specifically, elementary, secondary schooling, and college preparatory
- Clarify and reinforce lessons learned within the classroom
- Differentiate lessons taught in class to adapt to a student’s multiple intelligences
- Help families work within the school system to advocate for their child’s needs and accommodations
- Additional support for students
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
Partner in Reading Volunteer
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Encouraged a positive and personal reading experience for students of elementary age
- Worked one on one with students to build confidence in reading
Student Volunteer, Math Coach
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked with underprivileged students to reinforce their self-worth
- Differentiate lessons to help students gain mathematical fluency to pass PARCC
- Worked as a group leader with Northrop Grumman’s Great Minds in STEM program
- Effectively provided individualized learning experiences for students
Success Peer and Student Teacher
UMBC Success Program
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted in instructing young intellectually disabled adults in personal finance
- Encouraged positive behavior to raise awareness of suitable social behavior
- Worked with peers to create meaningful college experience for young adults that otherwise would not experience
- Created and taught Physical Science curriculum suitable for young intellectually disabled adults to broaden their concept of the solar system
- Assisted in instructing young intellectually disabled adults in conflict management study
- Encouraged positive behavior to raise awareness of suitable social behavior
- Worked with peers to create meaningful college experience to young adults that otherwise would not experience
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Student Volunteer
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Observed the use of smart board application in the classroom
- Supervised students during an Ecology lab involving the dissection of owl pellets
- Planned and taught an interactive Earth Science volcano lesson
- Strategized with colleagues during faculty meetings
- Collaborated with peers to create bi-weekly hour lessons for elementary and middle school students to increase their understanding of their teachers’ curriculum with the use of Rigor and Relevance framework
- Obtain field experience with students of different ages and levels with the Mathematics Common Core Curriculum
- Used differentiated instruction to engage students based on multiple intelligences
Early Childcare Provider
01.2001 - 12.2010
- Coordinated children’s schedule of school, sports, and other extra-curricular activities
- Motivated children to complete homework
- Encouraged positive social play
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals and snacks
- Provided a minimum of eight hours of care per week for children three months to ten years of age
Education
B.A. - Mathematics
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Special Education Compliance
- Engaging Presentation Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Project Leadership
- Staff Training
- Data Acquisition
- Mathematics Tutoring
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Canvas Proficiency
- Programming Skills
- Financial Record Management
- Systematic Planning
- Meeting Organization
- Inventory Management
- Public Relations
Awards And Accolades
- Nomination for Harford County Public Schools’ Support Professional of the Year, 02/2025
- Harford County Public Schools’ Limelight, Honoree, 12/2024
- Nomination Harford County Public Schools’ Support Services Superstar Award, 10/2024
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Crisis Intervention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Restorative Practice Certification
Timeline
Paraeducator-Classroom Support Program (CSP)
Harford County Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Partner in Reading Volunteer
09.2018 - 12.2018
Student Volunteer, Math Coach
09.2016 - 05.2018
Personal Mathematics, Science, and Reading Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Success Peer and Student Teacher
UMBC Success Program
09.2014 - 11.2015
Student Volunteer
03.2014 - 05.2015
Early Childcare Provider
01.2001 - 12.2010
- CPR/AED Certification
- Crisis Intervention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Restorative Practice Certification
B.A. - Mathematics
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Similar Profiles
Bridget SloanBridget Sloan
Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher at Harford County Public SchoolsMiddle School 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher at Harford County Public Schools
COURTNEY CLAFFYCOURTNEY CLAFFY
School Psychologist at Harford County Public SchoolsSchool Psychologist at Harford County Public Schools
Susan HaberSusan Haber
Reading Tutor at Harford County Public Schools - Judy CenterReading Tutor at Harford County Public Schools - Judy Center