Megan Walker
Elementary Educator
Scio,OH
Summary
An enthusiastic and passionate educator committed to using best practices in teaching and creating engaging lessons that will help students achieve learning goals and become lifelong learners. A hard-working, team player who excels at building relationships and communicating with staff, families, and students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Education Teacher
Osseo Area Schools
11.2015 - 06.2023
- Taught one year of 2nd grade, three years of 4th grade, four years of 1st grade all at Cedar Island Elementary of Osseo Area Schools-Maple Grove, MN
- Implemented new math curriculum with fidelity to show progress results for standardized tests
- Established explicit vocabulary instruction methods for grade level and included EL teacher and LMS for continuity across classrooms
- Improved student reading comprehension and vocabulary scores on standardized tests in 4th grade
- Created student learning goals and used data driven assessment to measure how teaching strategies are working
- Participated in yearly PLT to improve and learn professionally
- Attended National Urban Alliance professional development yearly and implemented strategies daily into classroom
- Served as first grade team leader (2022-2023)
- Organized internal and external field trips
- Implemented explicit phonemic awareness instruction earlier than rest of 1st grade teachers across the district to see reading improvements based on Science of Reading
- Served on equity team and created lessons through a diverse lens
- Created engaging lessons for grade level teachers across the district in all subject areas through technology platform, Seesaw
- Cultivated long-lasting positive relationship among staff, administration, families, and students
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction & K-12 Reading Endorsment
Concordia University St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN 01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Adaptive: flexibility based on student needs and school requirements
Innovative: implement new ideas and strategies into the classroom
Diversity: inclusive of team members, families, community members, and students
Multi-tasking: successful at managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, high-stress environment
Classroom Management: calm and fun classroom culture achieved through consistently high expectations, trust, and relationships
Licensure
OH State ID: OH 3462423
Ohio Primary License (PreK-5)
Ohio Reading Endorsement (PreK-12)
MN License lookup: 476629
Minnesota Elementary License (K-6)
Minnesota Reading License (K-12)
Timeline
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction & K-12 Reading Endorsment
Concordia University St. Paul
01.2018 - 05.2020
General Education Teacher
Osseo Area Schools
11.2015 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
North Central University
08.2010 - 05.2013
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