Megan Lyon
Stayton,OR
Summary
Dynamic Gymnastics Coach and seasoned Kindergarten Teacher from Salem Gymnastics, I excel in fostering athlete development and academic growth. Leveraging strong communication, strategic planning, and motivational leadership, I've significantly enhanced student and athlete confidence. My approach combines patience, empathy, and a proven track record in safety protocol and program coordination, ensuring comprehensive development and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Peak Elite Gymnastics Academy
Corvallis, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Boosted gymnasts'' confidence levels by offering constructive feedback and personalized support.
Kindergarten Teacher
Salem Gymnastics
Salem, OR
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Gymnastics Coach and Manager and Desk
Salem Gymnastics
Salem, OR
08.2011 - 05.2024
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Boosted gymnasts'' confidence levels by offering constructive feedback and personalized support.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open lines of communication regarding athlete development both in and out of the gym setting.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
Barista
Evelyn Joes Farmhouse Coffee
Stayton, OR
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
- Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
- Supported training efforts for new hires, sharing knowledge of coffee making techniques and customer service standards.
- Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School
Salem, OR06.2015
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Positive Coaching
- Safety awareness
- Schedule Management
- Coaching
- Motivation and Encouragement
- Parental Communication
- Scheduling and Organization
- Physically Fit
- Growth Mindset Encouragement
- Team Leadership
- Good Sportsmanship
- Program Leadership
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Lesson planning abilities
- Verbal and written communication
- Practice Management
- Goal setting strategies
- Flexibility Training Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Team Bonding
- Injury Prevention
- Relationship Building
- Facility Maintenance
- Parent Interaction and Communication
- Training exercises
- Motivational leadership style
- Effective Motivational Techniques
- Program coordination
- Physical Fitness Maintenance
- Equipment Planning
- Routine Choreography
- Athlete Development
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Staff Development
- Sales Techniques
- Policy Implementation
- Schedule Preparation
- Sales management
- Workforce Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Marketing
- Business Administration
Timeline
Gymnastics Coach
Peak Elite Gymnastics Academy
05.2024 - Current
Barista
Evelyn Joes Farmhouse Coffee
05.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Salem Gymnastics
01.2021 - 05.2024
Gymnastics Coach and Manager and Desk
Salem Gymnastics
08.2011 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School