Megan Kovach
Arlington,TX
Summary
Experienced and hardworking preschool teacher with a passion for fostering academic and emotional growth in students. Possesses advanced teaching, classroom management, and organizational skills. Dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing classroom environment. Continuously seeks ways to enhance student learning. Skillfully develops effective lesson plans that engage and inspire young minds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
LionHeart Childrens Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Preschool Teacher
Whistle Stop Station
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
- Participated in staff meetings to receive updates and contribute to discussion
- Led, supervised and supported children during classroom activities
- Changed children's clothes and tended to injuries, illnesses and toileting needs
- Established and maintained student behavior standards by explaining and enforcing rules
- Supported students emotionally, socially, and academically with one-on-one care
- Organized classroom spaces to meet various needs throughout school day
- Planned programs and prepared activities for preschoolers
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
Front End Academy Trainer
Walmart
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Identify customer needs and assistance with purchase decisions
- Resolve customer issues and concerns
- Manage, coach and guide about 5 front end employees
- Responsible for daily process and procedures for store closure including closing all tills of registers
- Assisted in check out and monitored self check out as needed
- Managed employee schedules
- Responsible for customer returns and lottery purchases
Shift Leader
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed operations during shift, with total awareness of activities of employees and customers
- Motivated team to deliver quality service while promoting energetic and collaborative environment
- Delegated tasks, communicated expectations and directed workflows to improve performance
- Mentored team members in company products, policies and service standards
- Performed or delegated opening and closing tasks in alignment with checklists
- Handled escalated complaints with swift acknowledgement, expert conflict-resolution and creative problem-solving
- Addressed schedule deficiencies and contacted unscheduled employees to fill shifts for unexpected absences
Education
High School Diploma -
Wylie High School
Wylie, TXNo Degree - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2026
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Support emotional needs
- Plan activities
- Enforce classroom rules
- Team motivation
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Time management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
LionHeart Childrens Academy
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Whistle Stop Station
03.2023 - 01.2024
Front End Academy Trainer
Walmart
09.2021 - 12.2022
Shift Leader
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
09.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Wylie High School
No Degree - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
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