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Megan Taylor
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Through differentiated instruction and a commitment to serving diverse communities, I significantly improved academic growth, embodying cultural sensitivity and effective parent-teacher communication. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Monroe County Intermediate School District
Teacher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Self-employed
Licensed Family Childcare Provider
06.2015 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through adhering to licensing requirements and implementing safety protocols.
- Utilized continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education for enhanced service quality.
- Attended networking events and conferences within the childcare industry to maintain professional connections and stay informed about new trends, policies, or resources relevant to family childcare provision.
- Implemented creative learning activities, addressing various learning styles and enhancing children''s overall growth and development.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere by respecting cultural diversity and addressing specific needs pertaining to language barriers or special considerations among children under care.
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
General Store Manager
10.2007 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Established a positive work environment by fostering open communication and promoting teamwork among employees.
- Managed financial aspects of the store including budgeting, expense tracking, and payroll administration for optimal cost control.
- Optimized store layout to enhance customer flow and maximize revenue from merchandise displays.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively by addressing their concerns promptly while adhering to company policies.
- Recruited trained, and supervised staff members, ensuring consistently high performance standards were met.
Education
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Master in Education BK-ECSE from Education
12.2024
Rochester College, Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
08.2020
University Overview
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude
- Dean's List Spring 2020, Summer 2019
- TEACH Scholarship Recipient
Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
12.2018
University Overview
- Honoree of Cum Laude
- Awarded "Outstanding Early Childhood Education Student" Faculty Award , April 2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community involvement
Timeline
Teacher
Monroe County Intermediate School District
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Family Childcare Provider
Self-employed
06.2015 - 04.2020
General Store Manager
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
10.2007 - 06.2015
Northern Michigan University
Master in Education BK-ECSE from Education
Rochester College
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
Monroe County Community College
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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