Megan Von Borstel
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Modesto City Schools
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Modesto City Schools
2019.08 - 2023.06
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
Preschool Teacher
Magnolia Academy
2017.10 - 2019.05
- Planned and prepared activities for 2-year-old students.
- Reviewed facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Education
Child LIfe
University of California, Santa Barbara (PACE)
Santa Barbara, CA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03.2018
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Clerical Support
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Faculty Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Organization and Prioritization
- Computer Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral support
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom support
- Motivational Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- IEP familiarity
- Documentation
- Teaching techniques
- Student inclusion
- Activity Planning
- Student Needs Support
- Student Learning Support
- Educational Support
- Faculty Collaboration
- Social development and integration
- Special Education
- Learning Styles
- Reporting Requirements
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Organization
- Student Supervision
- Classroom Technology
- Creating Visual Displays
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson development
- IEP compliance
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Modesto City Schools
2023.08 - 2024.05
Instructional Paraprofessional
Modesto City Schools
2019.08 - 2023.06
Preschool Teacher
Magnolia Academy
2017.10 - 2019.05
Child LIfe
University of California, Santa Barbara (PACE)
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
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