Megan Neale
Relocating to Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Anchorage School District, specializing in inquiry-based teaching and collaborative learning. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative curriculum development and cultural sensitivity. Recognized for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, and implementing effective assessment strategies to support diverse learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School History Teacher, Student Teaching
Anchorage School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with mentor teacher on instructional progress including complete classroom takeover
- Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, exams, essays, and class discussions, adjusting instructional methods as necessary to ensure continued growth.
- Developed insightful lectures and moderated deep discussions, fostering intellectual growth and improved academic performance.
- Delivered instruction on core principles, ensuring thorough understanding through comprehensive lesson plans.
- Taught approximately 115 11th and 12th grade students between US History and US Government classes
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Aspen Creek Senior Living
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for approximately 90 residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Evaluated program effectiveness routinely, making adjustments as necessary to better meet residents'' needs.
- Coordinated 5-7 activities daily including excursions.
- Managed a staff of 2-3 assistants
- Promoted physical wellness by incorporating exercise classes into the daily schedule of activities available to residents.
- Acted as a liaison between the activities department and other facility staff, ensuring seamless integration of recreational offerings with daily care plans.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Coordinated approximately 3 large scale events per month collaborating with a full serving and kitchen staff, community members, and musical entertainers.
- Built strong community relationships
Reading Interventionist
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions of 4-10 students to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
Key Leader
Lululemon
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with the community, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Created a positive work culture by promoting open communication channels between staff members at all levels within the organization.
- Mentored 15-20 junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Increased overall productivity through the implementation of new software tools and training programs.
Reading Interventionist
Anchorage School District
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions of 4-10 students to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, Humanities
Grand Canyon University
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, Utah05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Historical analysis
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Project-based learning
- Global perspectives
- Curriculum development
- Constitutional law
- Public policy
Timeline
High School History Teacher, Student Teaching
Anchorage School District
01.2025 - 05.2025
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Aspen Creek Senior Living
06.2022 - 08.2024
Reading Interventionist
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Key Leader
Lululemon
10.2020 - 01.2022
Reading Interventionist
Anchorage School District
08.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Westminster College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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