Professional Experience
Megan Kopczynski
Niles,MI
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
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Work History
Teacher
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2021 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Instructional Assistant
Niles Community Schools
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
After Care Manager
Good Shepherd Montessori School
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Administration Assistant
AM General
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
Residential Case Manager
Madison Center For Children
03.2007 - 06.2007
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN12.2005
Skills
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Public Speaking
- Special Education
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Family Involvement
- Plan Lessons
- Effective Listening
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Standardized Testing
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Teacher
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Niles Community Schools
10.2017 - 08.2020
After Care Manager
Good Shepherd Montessori School
08.2014 - 04.2015
Administration Assistant
AM General
01.2008 - 11.2012
Residential Case Manager
Madison Center For Children
03.2007 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
St. Catherine University
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