Megan Tapia
Houston,TX
Summary
Innovative Science Teacher and Professional Learning Community Leader bringing 15-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. 2021-2022 TIA Exemplary Teacher in 5th grade science.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher & PLC Leader
The School Of Science & Technology
08.2020 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Science Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2010 - 07.2020
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of emotionally disturbed and autistic students requiring extra support.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Paraprofessional
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
02.2007 - 07.2010
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Chicago, IL11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05.2010
Skills
- Course Materials Development
- Student Engagement
- Learning Strategies
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Parent and Student Communication
- Instruction and Leadership
- Classroom Instruction
- Assess Student Progress
- Diversify Instruction
Accomplishments
2021-2022 Texas Incentive Allotment Exemplary Teacher in 5th Grade Science
Certification
EC-6 Generalist
4-8 Science
154 ESL Supplement
Gifted & Talented
Timeline
Science Teacher & PLC Leader
The School Of Science & Technology
08.2020 - Current
Science Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2010 - 07.2020
Paraprofessional
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
02.2007 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Houston - Downtown
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