MEGAN NELSON
Natrona Heights,PA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher
Butler Area School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught science and social studies for three fourth grade classes
- Designed and implement daily lesson plans
- Prepared and administered student for PSSA testing.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Building Substitute
Freeport Area School District
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Filled in for regular classroom teachers throughout the district and implemented the lessons that they provided
- Use provided resources, designed curriculum-appropriate lessons on the spot when regular teachers were unable to leave plans.
Long-Term Substitute Fifth Grade Teacher
Freeport Area School District
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Taught mathematics, science, and social studies for two fifth grade classes
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Long-Term Substitute Fifth Grade Teacher
Freeport Area School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught mathematics, science, and social studies for two fifth grade classes
- Conducted remote instruction
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Prepared and administered students for PSSA testing.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Kindergarten Summer Program
Freeport Area School District
07.2021
- Implicated reading, math, social, and literacy skills to incoming kindergarten students.
Building Substitute
Freeport Area School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Filled in for regular classroom teachers throughout the district and implemented the lessons that they provided
- Use provided resources, designed curriculum-appropriate lessons on the spot when regular teachers were unable to leave plans.
Long-Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher
Freeport Area School District
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted remote instruction.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by enforcing consistent discipline policies and utilizing positive reinforcement strategies, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, providing a more cohesive educational experience for students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Summer Tutor
Freeport Area School District
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked one-on-one with two second grade students in Language Arts and Mathematics
- Identified the needs of learners and if necessary adapted course content and delivery style to meet their needs
- Create and implement fun and interactive games to aid in improving student’s reading and math skills.
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Freeport Area School District
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Designed and implement daily lesson plans
- Foster and support student curiosity and interest in learning through hands on activities
- Built strong relationships with parents, fostering a collaborative environment for student success through regular communication and involvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Educational Assistant
Freeport Area School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for communicating and enforcing school standards classroom rules
- Assist special needs children with assignments through individual attention and focus
- Help support and plan internal school & class activities as well as field trips.
Education
Master of Education -
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Development and Family Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Online Teaching
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Class Engagement
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Project-based learning
- Student Engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Certified Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-4, Carlow University - 2019
- Grades 5-6 Add-On Certification- 2022
- Current PA Clearances
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher
Butler Area School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Building Substitute
Freeport Area School District
11.2022 - 05.2023
Long-Term Substitute Fifth Grade Teacher
Freeport Area School District
09.2022 - 11.2022
Long-Term Substitute Fifth Grade Teacher
Freeport Area School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Summer Program
Freeport Area School District
07.2021
Building Substitute
Freeport Area School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
Long-Term Substitute Second Grade Teacher
Freeport Area School District
09.2020 - 02.2021
Summer Tutor
Freeport Area School District
06.2020 - 08.2020
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Freeport Area School District
02.2020 - 05.2020
Educational Assistant
Freeport Area School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Education -
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science - Development and Family Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Certified Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-4, Carlow University - 2019
- Grades 5-6 Add-On Certification- 2022
- Current PA Clearances
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