Megan Schwenn
Teacher
Austin,MN
Summary
Compassionate, creative, flexible, and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in effective classroom teaching strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Multilingual Teacher
Austin Public Schools- IJ Holton Intermediate Scho
Austin, United States
08.2020 - Current
- Explicitly taught language development withing reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Austin Public Schools- Neveln Elementary School
Austin, United States
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Co-taught with two other teachers in a Learning Studio setting
First Grade Teacher
Austin Public Schools- Neveln Elementary
Austin, MN
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Instructional Coach
Austin Public Schools- Sumner Elementary School
Austin, United States
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Instructional Coach/Gifted and Talented Teacher
Austin Public Schools- Sumner Elementary School
Austin, United States
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Provided instructional professional development for teachers..
Second Grade Teacher
Austin Public Schools
Austin, United States
07.2006 - 08.2013
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Differentiated lessons according to students' needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Preschool Teacher
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School
Rochester, MN
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Educated students in foundational concepts within academic, social, and emotional learning
Kindergarten Teacher
Tilden Elementary School
Hastings, MN
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Education
Teaching English As A Second Language Licensure - Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN 08.2020 - Current
Gifted And Talented Certification - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN 09.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN 09.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 01.1999 - 12.2002
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
RTI familiarity
Trained in: AVID, PRESS, Thinking Maps, PBIS, Reading Corps, SIOP, Kagan Strategies
Leadership: Targeted Services Lead, Student Leadership Team Advisor, PLC Lead, Department Chair, Instructional Coach
Timeline
Multilingual Teacher
Austin Public Schools- IJ Holton Intermediate Scho
08.2020 - Current
Teaching English As A Second Language Licensure - Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
08.2020 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Austin Public Schools- Neveln Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher
Austin Public Schools- Neveln Elementary
06.2017 - 08.2018
Instructional Coach
Austin Public Schools- Sumner Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2017
Gifted And Talented Certification - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
09.2012 - 06.2013
Instructional Coach/Gifted and Talented Teacher
Austin Public Schools- Sumner Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
09.2006 - 06.2008
Second Grade Teacher
Austin Public Schools
07.2006 - 08.2013
Preschool Teacher
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School
08.2003 - 06.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
Tilden Elementary School
01.2003 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
01.1999 - 12.2002