Megan Reid
New Kensington,PA
Summary
Caring and student-focused educational professional with over 10 years of teaching expertise. Passionate student advocate with a commitment to childhood growth, development, and academic success. Demonstrated capability to work with academically diverse student populations, designing and implementing engaging lesson plans that accommodate varied learning styles, needs, and preferences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, staff, parents, and families. Strengths include adaptability to students' varying needs, innovative lesson planning, and effective communication. Made significant impact by improving students' self-confidence and motivation towards learning through personalized teaching strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
K-3 GATE Teacher
Pine-Richland School District
Gibsonia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Write Gifted Individualized Education Plans for students using strengths-based and data-supported goals in math and ELA.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Work closely with administrators to ensure compliance with district policies.
- Develop assessment strategies for the optimal review of student abilities.
- Utilize technology to enhance learning experiences, including online resources and applications.
- Maintain accurate records of assessment data, progress on goals, and other relevant information.
- Enhance students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Plan and implement creative, engaging enrichment activities for students.
- Supervise student behavior during non-class time, while encouraging positive social interactions.
Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
North Allegheny School District
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught science, social studies, and ELA to groups of 23–27 students from diverse backgrounds.
- Regularly co-planned lessons and interventions with MTSS interventionists, ELD teachers, autism support staff, and special education staff to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Incorporated a variety of teaching methodologies, including scaffolding, differentiation, and collaboration to foster student engagement.
- Optimized learning with effective classroom management, including the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model, positive reinforcement, high expectations, a token economy, and the implementation of school-wide positive behavior systems.
- Instilled a growth mindset in students by balancing scaffolded supports with productive struggles.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning by creating science labs based on student interests and questions.
Micro-Credential Assessor
BloomBoard
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assess teachers' continuing education coursework, including curriculum maps, scope and sequence, and lesson plans; offer ongoing, constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coach and provide constructive feedback to K-12 educators in completing portfolios of evidence to earn continuing education credits.
- Review videos of teachers’ instruction and coursework, helping them to create classroom norms for group work and transitions, as well as meeting criteria for quality diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
- Guide educators in the use of assessment data and flexible grouping strategies to meet student needs.
- Improve standards-aligned instruction, and identify prerequisite skills and potential areas where students struggle.
- Provide constructive feedback to assist educators in creating classroom structures to support students.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as a substitute teacher in multiple districts to students in grades K-12.
- Taught multiple subject areas to a diverse student population including special education students and gifted children
English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKID Global
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Taught English as a Second Language through a global online platform to children ages 3-15.
- Provided individual, small group, remedial, and enrichment instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Integrated technological applications into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Monitored student achievement with language assessments that determine progress toward academic learning targets.
Kindermusik Educator
Kindermusik with Christa Beck
Murrysville, PA
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Facilitated piano and music instruction using strategies aligned with individual learning styles and needs.
- Developed students’ social and problem-solving skills, as well as pre-math and reading skills, through Orff, Kodály, and Dalcroze-inspired music, movement, and literature activities.
- Implemented 'Kindermusik with Grandfriends,' a musical outreach in partnership with local nursing homes, bringing children, parents, and residents of nursing homes together through music and dance.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Fox Chapel Area School District
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2004 - 04.2018
- Taught ELA, math, science, and social studies to groups of 18-27 students from diverse socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
- Partnered with The Audubon Society to develop environmental science camp curriculum, piloted new series, and trained staff in implementing project-based STEM learning.
- Prepared for and proctored standardized tests, monitoring students to uphold academic integrity and fairness throughout the testing process.
- Analyzed testing data to evaluate student performance trends and identify areas for improvement, contributing to strategic planning and academic interventions.
- Educated students in self-contained, departmentalized, and flexible instruction classroom settings.
- Mentored and supported student teachers and leave replacements with educational best practices.
- Differentiated instruction for students approaching, meeting, and exceeding grade-level standards.
- Served as the staff liaison and trainer for the Olweus anti-bullying program.
- Organized and supervised class projects, overnight camp field trips, and guest speaker events.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Arts - Music, Double Major in German
Allegheny College
Meadville, PAForeign Language Program -
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VTSkills
- Childhood learning and development
- Student growth mindset
- Differentiation, Scaffolding
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Classroom management
- Cross-curricular activities
- Creative lesson planning
- Integration of technology
- Gifted Individualized Education Plans
- Parent and family relationships
Certification
Level II Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Elementary K-6, Mid-Level English 6-9, Music PK-12, Art PK-12, Biology 7-12
Other Professional Experience
Bagpipe Instructor – Seton Hill University Pipe Band; Celtic Circle Pipe Band
Piano Instructor – Various Clients
Third & Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute – Fox Chapel Area School District
Fourth & Fifth Grade Band Short Term Substitute - Fox Chapel Area School District
Profile Writer & Editor – Match.com Profile Pro
Spot Producer, Intern – WQED - FM
Timeline
K-3 GATE Teacher
Pine-Richland School District
08.2024 - Current
Fifth Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
North Allegheny School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Micro-Credential Assessor
BloomBoard
06.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2022 - 06.2023
English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKID Global
10.2019 - 08.2022
Kindermusik Educator
Kindermusik with Christa Beck
06.2017 - 06.2022
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Fox Chapel Area School District
08.2004 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Double Major in German
Allegheny College
Foreign Language Program -
Middlebury College
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