Megan Surface
St. Paul,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionate about building a dynamic curriculum that focuses on assisting students in developing independent thought and self-expression, fostering creativity, and becoming competent life-long learners.
AIM TO INCOPORATE A DYNAMIC CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON ASSISTING STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT THOUGHT AND SELF-EXPRESSION, FOSTERING CREATIVITY, AND BECOMING COMPETANT LIFE-LONG LEARNERS IN LINE WITH TEXAS VISUAL ARTS EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
Zen Educate
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials for instructional use, streamlining daily tasks while promoting efficiency.
- Contributed to a safe learning environment, monitoring students during non-instructional times and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
Table Server
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Successfully multi-tasked while remaining friendly and available to patrons in a high-volume restaurant
- Adept at recognizing and solving problems before escalation.
Student Art Teacher
Gibbs Elementary School
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with students K-5
- Planned and led program courses covering various areas and difficulty levels through lessons and instruction
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Student Art Teacher
Grand Meadow Public School
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Worked with students K-12
- Planned and led program courses covering various areas and difficulty levels through lessons and instruction
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings
- Inspired a love for art among students by exposing them to diverse cultures, mediums, artists, movements throughout history.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Table Server
Canadian Honker
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
Store Clerk
Severson Sinclair
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Addressed customer complaints with knowledgeable and speedy support to maximize satisfaction
- Interacted with over 150 customers daily
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Park Services Asst. Supervisor
Rockford Park District
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity based on knowledge gained from 3 summers of experience within the department.
- Provided smooth operations by maintaining communication with supervisors of other departments.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for team of 70+ staff in the Park Services department of Magic Waters Waterpark.
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet park needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2023
Skills
- Respectfulness
- Flexibility
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Motivational Abilities
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
Zen Educate
11.2023 - Current
Table Server
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
10.2022 - 10.2023
Student Art Teacher
Gibbs Elementary School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Student Art Teacher
Grand Meadow Public School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Table Server
Canadian Honker
05.2021 - 05.2022
Park Services Asst. Supervisor
Rockford Park District
05.2018 - 09.2019
Store Clerk
Severson Sinclair
09.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Winona State University
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