Megan Sinks
Morrill,NE
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in literacy development and social-emotional learning, honed across roles at Banner County Elementary and Morrill Public Schools. Excelled in creating inclusive, technology-enhanced learning environments, significantly boosting student engagement. Renowned for exceptional parent-teacher collaboration and innovative project-based learning strategies. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 18 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Banner County Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of ELA, math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Student Teacher
Mitchell Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Morrill Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE05-2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05-2021
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Literacy development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Instructional technology
- Materials sourcing
- Multimedia instruction
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Oral communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Multicultural education
- Plan lessons
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Banner County Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Mitchell Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Morrill Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
Chadron State College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Nebraska Community College
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