Megan Schmid
Arnold,Missouri
Summary
Enthusiastic Elementary Educator committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching fourth and fifth grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators, and other educators.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
St. Louis Public School District
St Louis , MO
08.2017 - Current
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Summer Nanny
Mrs. Emily Vivian
Glen Carbon , IL
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
School- Age Coordinator
Kidz Landing
Columbia , IL
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain order in the classroom.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Created a nurturing atmosphere that fosters creativity while promoting self-confidence.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Incorporated multiculturalism into lesson plans by teaching about different cultures around the world.
- Provided safe and secure environment for children to learn, play and develop social skills.
- Encouraged positive social interaction between peers through team building activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2017
High School Diploma -
Belleville Township High School West
Belleville, IL05-2013
Skills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Materials Sourcing
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Mathematics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
Accomplishments
- Elementary Education College Student Leader, coaching peers before the Content Area Test
- Magna Cum Laude
- Member of Educational Honors Society Kappa Delta Pi
Certification
- BA in Elementary Education (1-6)
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
St. Louis Public School District
08.2017 - Current
Summer Nanny
Mrs. Emily Vivian
04.2016 - 08.2019
School- Age Coordinator
Kidz Landing
03.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
High School Diploma -
Belleville Township High School West
- BA in Elementary Education (1-6)
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