Megan Walker
North Chesterfield,VA
Summary
- Passionate Teacher with 22 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects.
- 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.
- Organized, energetic and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Provide one-to-one support to a student with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Assist with technology, implement accomodations and support classroom teachers.
Teacher-Junior Kindergarten
St. Mark's Preschool
09.2008 - 06.2023
- Planned and implemented exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms while clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, and colors.
- Communicated frequently with parents to address questions, plans and academic progress.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher-4th Grade
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
Teacher-4th Grade
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2003
- Planned, executed, and evaluated lesson plans to meet student achievement.
- Differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Motivated students to stay on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Partnered with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed lessons according to state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Owner/Operator
Burp Itty Burp
09.2006 - 01.2013
- Managed day-to-day online business operations for an embroidery business.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Maintained operational efficiency and productivity by managing inventory, budgets and costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.1998
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Parent and Student Communication/Conferences
- Provide Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom and Time Management
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher-Junior Kindergarten
St. Mark's Preschool
09.2008 - 06.2023
Owner/Operator
Burp Itty Burp
09.2006 - 01.2013
Teacher-4th Grade
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
Teacher-4th Grade
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Virginia Tech
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