Open To Work
Megan Keenan
Brooklyn,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Focused Lead Teacher skilled in developing age-based curricula, assessing child development and maintaining accurate student records. Compassionate and kind professional motivated to enhance learning experiences and create stimulating, fun environment. Committed to helping students develop passion for learning. Strong background in educational settings several-year career. Highly observant and student-focused with expertise in promoting positive social development and physical health by empowering teachers. Involves families and administrators to boost student learning opportunities with solid support networks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead Teacher Pre K 4
Mothers Love/ NYC DOE NYCEE PreK for All
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Led classroom activities to foster student engagement and learning.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Mentored junior teachers in instructional techniques and classroom practices.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and tools.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
PreK For All Program Director
St. Peter Catholic Academy
Brooklyn , NY
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and skills.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a supportive learning environment for students.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for program initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between parents, faculty, and community stakeholders.
- Organized school events that promoted community involvement and engagement.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
- Collaborated with external partners to leverage resources for the program's success.
Lead Teacher
Mothers Love/ NYC DOE NYCEE PreK for All
Brooklyn , NY
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Led classroom activities to foster student engagement and learning.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and tools.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Joseph and Dominic Catholic Academy
Brooklyn, NY
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences among diverse student groups.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and tools.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and behavior.
Education
Master of Science - General And Special Education Grades 1-6
Touro College
New York (City), NY09-2011
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY12-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Parent communication
- Teacher mentoring
- Staff training
Certification
NY State Birth-2 Professional State Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher Pre K 4
Mothers Love/ NYC DOE NYCEE PreK for All
09.2021 - Current
PreK For All Program Director
St. Peter Catholic Academy
09.2017 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher
Mothers Love/ NYC DOE NYCEE PreK for All
01.2013 - 08.2017
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Joseph and Dominic Catholic Academy
09.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - General And Special Education Grades 1-6
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Brooklyn College