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Work History
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Megan Lynch

Cary,NC

Summary

A passionate educator with 9 years of experience in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Working to promote a positive and inclusive environment for all students where they feel seen and heard.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4th Grade Co-Chair/Lead Teacher

Hortons Creek Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
  • Helped students enhance self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication using Restorative Practices.
  • Built positive relationships with parents/guardians to involve families in educational process.
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning using culturally relevant text and materials
  • Implemented differentiated homework, small groups, and lessons to fit the needs of all students
  • Participated in collaborative planning to develop lessons
  • Facilitated class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and advocacy
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance in order to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set goals.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Incorporated Google Classroom and Canvas technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Facilitated student learning for purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined courses of study.
  • Assessed student progress, expectations and performance against goals and delivered thorough feedback to students, parents and administration.

Servant Leader Intern

Providence Baptist Church
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Planned and implemented culturally relevant pedagogy using the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School Curriculum to a group of 10 diverse rising 5th grade scholars
  • Planned and implemented lessons designed to strengthen scholars’ reading skills and prevent summer learning loss.
  • Participated and planned daily Harambee Morning Meetings
  • Participated and helped plan Parent/Guardian Engagement Night
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that gave room to include opportunities for civic engagement, conflict resolution, and social action skill development



2nd Grade Teacher

Vandalia Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021

• Co-wrote and Co-directed Vandalia Elementary School Back to School Music Video 2020 featured on Fox 8 News and Guilford County School Youtube Page
• Collaboration with parents by conducing parent teacher conferences at least twice a year, home visits when requested, and interim and report cards sent home each quarter
• Attend professional development training for teaching
• Participate in collaborative planning to develop lessons- Daily PLC, Weekly PLC with curriculum team
• Attend weekly staff, monthly PBIS and Science Team meetings
• Participated in and helped organize school wide events such as Virtual Career Fair Week Math, Literacy, and PTA nights

Servant Leader Intern

Fairview Elementary School
06.2019 - 07.2019

•Attended national training for a week of team building and enrichment activities at the Alex Haley Farm in Clinton Tennessee
• Planned and implemented culturally relevant pedagogy using the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School Curriculum to a group of 10 diverse rising 1st grade scholars
• Participated and planned daily Harambee Morning Meetings Participated and helped plan Parent/Guardian Engagement Night

•Implemented project-based learning activities that gave room to include opportunities for civic engagement, conflict resolution, and social action skill development

2nd Grade Teacher

Hampton Elementary University Partnership Magnet
08.2016 - 06.2019

•Provided a positive atmosphere for all learners using Restorative Justice Practices
• Differentiate homework, small groups, and lesson plans for students to grow academically
• Attend professional development training including equitable Restorative Justice Practices
• Participated in collaborative planning to develop lessons- Daily PLC, Weekly PLC with curriculum team
• Attended weekly staff, monthly PBIS and Science Team meetings
• Participated in school wide events such as Quarterly Dances, Talent Show, Math, Literacy, and PTA nights

1st Grade Teacher

North Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2016


  • Helped students enhance self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication using Restorative Practices.
  • Built positive relationships with parents/guardians to involve families in educational process.
  • Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning using culturally relevant text and materials
  • Implemented differentiated homework, small groups, and lessons to fit the needs of all students
  • Participated in collaborative planning to develop lessons
  • Facilitated class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and advocacy
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance in order to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set goals.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Incorporated Google Classroom and Canvas technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Facilitated student learning for purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined courses of study.
  • Assessed student progress, expectations and performance against goals and delivered thorough feedback to students, parents and administration.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum Studies For Equity in Education

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6 Licensure)

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Aspiring Advocate
  • Time Management
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Language Skills
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Group Dynamics
  • Organizational Skills
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment

Accomplishments

Achieved Google Level One Certified Educator -

August 2021


Hortons Creek Elementary Equity Team 4th Grade Representative 2021-2022

  • Collaborated with school wide team of in the development of equitable practices at a schoolwide level.


Earned Guilford County Schools Educator of the Week- May 2020

  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.


Vandalia Elementary School- Back to School Music Video- August 2020/ Fox 8 Interview

  • Collaborated with whole school in the development of Vandalia Elementary School- Back to School Music Video- August 2020
  • Spearheaded the development of the back to school song and music video focused on easing stress of returning to face to face instruction after the global pandemic featured on Fox 8 News and Guilford County Schools YouTube page


  • Participated in Fox 8 Interview in order to reach the community to promote a safe and inclusive environment despite the challenges faced with teaching and learning during a global pandemic


Earned Hampton University Partnership Magnet Elementary- 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year

  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.


Directed PBIS Positive Behavior Drumline Assembly North Elementary School, March 2016

• Organized and implemented school wide Positive Behavior Assembly in which a childhood friend who was in the VH1 movie Drumline 2 came as a motivational speaker and performer


North Elementary School Parent Engagement Night Director, August 2015

  • Planned and implemented school wide math night for students, parents, and staff by collaborating with colleagues, volunteers, and organizations in the community.


Earned Beginning Teacher of the Year Award- North Elementary- 2014

  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.

Certification


  • Licensed Tier 1 Circle Keeper- 2022
  • Google Educator Level 1 Training -2021

Timeline

4th Grade Co-Chair/Lead Teacher

Hortons Creek Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Servant Leader Intern

Providence Baptist Church
06.2021 - 07.2021

2nd Grade Teacher

Vandalia Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021

Servant Leader Intern

Fairview Elementary School
06.2019 - 07.2019

2nd Grade Teacher

Hampton Elementary University Partnership Magnet
08.2016 - 06.2019

1st Grade Teacher

North Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Curriculum Studies For Equity in Education

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6 Licensure)

University of North Carolina At Greensboro


  • Licensed Tier 1 Circle Keeper- 2022
  • Google Educator Level 1 Training -2021
Megan Lynch