Megan O'Hare
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven educator with a steadfast commitment to providing top-tier education for all students. Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, excels in creating an inclusive, engaging, and connected learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator - Third Grade ELA
KIPP New Orleans
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and implemented effective content and curriculum for an average of 100 students during a high-stakes renewal year
- Served as a Mentor Teacher, modeling unique and effective instructional strategies
- Cultivated a loving and empathetic classroom culture through daily group meetings, individual check-ins, and weekly communication with parents
- Achieved the highest state testing scores in the network, surpassing school and district goals
Educator, Founding Teacher
Laureate Academy Charter School
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Founded 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades over 7 years time
- Developed and adapted a rigorous ELA curriculum
- Skilled in developing culturally responsive community that addressed diverse needs of students and fostered a sense of belonging
- Achieved an average 10-point increase in LEAP standardized test scores, surpassing both district and state averages
- Managed a team of six to eight teachers in daily operations and instruction as a Grade Lead
- Created and led school-wide professional development
- Transformed curriculum for virtual accessibility and performed instruction via Zoom in 2020 and 2021
- Received 'Teacher of the Year' Award in 2019
Corps Member
Teach For America
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Served as a member of a highly selective national corps of young professionals who commit two years to teach in an assigned area
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
New Orleans, LA2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN2015
Skills
- Leading and executing differentiated instruction
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively
- Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading workshops and professional development sessions
- Knowledge of best practices for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and the workplace
- Ability to foster strong relationships and cultivate an empathetic and trusting environment
- Understanding of the social, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to inequality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Educator - Third Grade ELA
KIPP New Orleans
08.2022 - 05.2023
Educator, Founding Teacher
Laureate Academy Charter School
07.2015 - 06.2022
Corps Member
Teach For America
05.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee
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