Megan Lester
Newton,NC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate educator enhancing cognitive growth, creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff. With a background in memory care diligent about serving patient's medical, end-of-life, and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services and standards. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and care abilities. Currently attending Catawba Valley Community College for my Associates in Arts and Teacher Prep along with my Associates in Science then onward to NC State University to complete my bachelors in Elementary Education. I look to continue my education in Forensics some time after settling in my teaching career to eventually become a mortician.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Little Bees Learning Academy
12.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Woodlawn Child Development center
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on trends and new information in early childhood education.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
Assistant Three Year Old Teacher
Children's Academy 1
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided guidance in helping children learn how to interact positively with other children and adults.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Created an interactive learning environment by using visuals, manipulatives, props and hands-on activities.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate activities that promoted physical development, language skills, social interaction, problem solving and emotional growth.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure the best possible learning experience for each child.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans based on state standards that incorporated fun activities to engage young learners.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on trends in early childhood education.
Direct Support Professional
Abound Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Personal Care Aide
Hickory Village memory Care
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Acted as an advocate for the rights of patients while upholding all laws pertaining to patient confidentiality.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation with the client about current events or topics of interest.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Performed basic first aid procedures if necessary due to injury or illness.
Store Team Member
Sheetz
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Provided product knowledge to customers and answered inquiries.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding customer service standards.
- Assisted in stocking shelves with merchandise.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store, including floors, shelves, counters and restrooms.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register to process sales transactions.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickory Career Arts And Magnet Highschool
06-2019
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NCSkills
- Teaching instruction
- Classroom organization
- Cognitive growth
- Child assessment
- Documentation and reporting
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Feeding assistance
- Motor skills enhancement
- Infant CPR certification
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional support
- Diaper changing
- Social skills development
- Early childhood education- EDU 119
- Team building
- Workplace safety
- Leadership qualities
- Verbal and written communication
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Dependability and reliability
- Healthcare regulations
- Compassionate care
- Continuing education
- Patient documentation
- Daily living assistance
- End-of-life care
- Dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
- Client advocacy
- Latent Evidence
- Police Reports
Education and Training
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Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Little Bees Learning Academy
12.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Woodlawn Child Development center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Three Year Old Teacher
Children's Academy 1
06.2023 - 08.2024
Direct Support Professional
Abound Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
Personal Care Aide
Hickory Village memory Care
08.2020 - 07.2021
Store Team Member
Sheetz
07.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Hickory Career Arts And Magnet Highschool
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Catawba Valley Community College
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