Megan Wagtowicz
Jackson,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at The Malvern School of Freehold, excelling in classroom management and student relations. Developed innovative strategies that enhanced learning outcomes and fostered positive behavior. Skilled in CPR and First Aid, I prioritize safety while nurturing student growth through engaging activities and strong parent communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Howard C Johnson Elementary School
Jackson, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to enhance instructional strategies.
- Assessed student performance and provided personalized feedback.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and communication skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
Lead Teacher
The Malvern School of Freehold
Freehold, NJ
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
Jackson, NJ
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Front End Coordinator
Shoprite of Jackson
Jackson, NJ
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training.
- Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Reviewed safety, health and sanitation processes throughout areas and enforced rules to promote security and safety.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Education
Early Childhood Education and Psychology - Early Education
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05-2026
Jackson Memorial High School
Jackson, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Attendance Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Lunch Supervision
- Materials Preparation
- Safety Guidelines
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Student and Parent Relations
- Activity Implementation
- CPR and First Aid
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Online media campaigns
- Social media optimization
Certification
- CPR certified
- NJ Substitute certified
Accomplishments
- High honor roll throughout high school
- College National Freshman Honor Roll
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Howard C Johnson Elementary School
09.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Malvern School of Freehold
02.2024 - 09.2025
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
09.2022 - 02.2024
Front End Coordinator
Shoprite of Jackson
04.2021 - 09.2022
Early Childhood Education and Psychology - Early Education
Georgian Court University
Jackson Memorial High School