Megan Lucas

• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.

• Create educational content that incorporates appropriate state standards while also using latest technology
• Research and navigate instructional programs to find effective teaching strategies for classroom use
• Present engaging material to pupils while implementing appropriate accommodations.
• Track student growth by creating visually appealing graphs using collected student data
• Complete Behavioral observations for Behavioral Specialists
• Facilitate meetings with team members, parents and community members
• Write Grants and Communicate with local businesses to fund school events
• Operate and Manage after-school tutoring programs
• Create digital instructional material and present to team members for future use

• Assist, support and work closely with teacher
• Assist in education and social development of students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Monitor and implement IEP accommodations and track progress for individual student growth charts
• Assess students using reading comprehension software and document periodic results to drive future instruction.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• Supported teacher by creating small group instruction
• Followed IEP accommodations and created modifications to benefit student success
• Work with students outside of classroom to promote social skills and encourage Native American students to express and present their culture to the surrounding areas.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.

ESOL & Reading Endorsed