Megan Solada
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated elementary education teacher with 9 years of experience fostering a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Committed to providing engaging and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
SECOND, FOURTH, FIRST grade elementary teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
03.2020 - Current
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in accordance with state standards, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments, and use data to inform instructional decisions
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Utilize technology to enhance instruction and engage students in learning
Substitute Teacher/Assigned Substitute
Hanover County Public Schools
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by the classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Worked collaboratively with teammates to plan and implement material aligned with state standards
- Participated in weekly PLC meetings to help drive instruction
- Followed Jan Richardson guided reading model
- Completed all grading, andreport cards, and conducted parent-teacher conferences.
ESOL, Third, Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2002 - 06.2006
- Designed lesson plans and instructional material conforming to state and district standards
- Established and maintained relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members
- Maintained high classroom structure and behavioral management standards
- Served as Social Studies Lead Curriculum Teacher on the School Improvement Team
- Planned and implemented the use of Interactive Notebooks, which were instrumental in the increase of the school’s SOL scores.
Education
Bachelors of Art in Education -
Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA11.2001
Skills
- Strong understanding of standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Patience and Persistence
- Behavior Management
Leadership/Professional Learning/Honors
Leadership:
Team Lead; Guided Coalition Member; Facilitate and Run weekly PLC meetings; Mentor Teacher; Girls on the Run Coach; Hospitality Leader; House Leader
Professional Learning:
Fact Fluency Book Study; Executive Functioning Training and Book Study; Taught a PD session for K-2 teachers on Purposeful Literacy Stations; UFLI Phonics; Seesaw Digital Classroom Environment; Refining your Math Workshop Structure; Grouping Students for Guided Math; Choosing Texts with Intention and Planning using HCPS Decodable Lesson Plan Template; Discovery Education; Scholastic Pro Literacy; Accountability at Learning Stations.
Honors:
Teacher of the Year for Elmont: 2024
Timeline
SECOND, FOURTH, FIRST grade elementary teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
03.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Assigned Substitute
Hanover County Public Schools
09.2017 - 03.2020
ESOL, Third, Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelors of Art in Education -
Mercyhurst College