Hi, I’m
Megan Wheeler
Princeton,MA
Summary
Instructional Coach with experience developing and delivering professional development opportunities, leading data meetings, establishing relationships in a large district of over 40 schools with skills in assessing and improvising the talents of diverse learners. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs. Compassionate, creative and effective leader with 16 years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Student-centric instructor with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Worcester Public Schools
Instructional Coach
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Coached 13 teachers and 12 instructional assistants teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with a wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
- Developed spreadsheets and data tracking documents to improve data cycles.
Boylston Elementary SchoolBoylston, MA
Elementary Teacher
10.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Worked as a Second Grade Teacher October 2021- Present
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked collaboratively with cross-district peers in committees to select new ELA curriculum resources.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings as the building Science and Technology Coach
Elmwood Street School
Elementary Teacher
08.2012 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Worked as First Grade Teacher 2018- 2020
- Worked as Second Grade Teacher from 2012- 2018
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects across all subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom including Daily 5, Math Workshop and S.T.E.A.M..
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held an open line of communication with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in various committees including Learning Walks, Math Curriculum and School Culture.
- Assessed student learning progress with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Used both formative and summative assessments to drive instruction.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support to foster a growth mindset.
- Stayed abreast of changes to policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Berlin Memorial SchoolBerlin, MA
Elementary Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Worked as fourth grade teacher from 2011-2012
- Worked as first grade teacher from 2008-2011
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Met with administrators and team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
Anna Maria CollegePaxton, MA
Master of Arts from Education
05.2006
Worcester State CollegeWorcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts from History
05.2004
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- UDL Level 1 credential
- Adult Learning Principles
- Instructional Best Practices
- Rigorous Innovative Lesson Planning
- Orton Gillingham Trained
- Learning through virtual classroom training
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- STEAM unit development
- Technology integration
- Mentor
- Outstanding Interpersonal Abilities
- Great Active Listening Skills
Certification
Certification in Elementary Education, 1-6, MA Lic.# 428971
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Worcester Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Boylston Elementary School
10.2020 - 08.2022
Elementary Teacher
Elmwood Street School
08.2012 - 10.2020
Elementary Teacher
Berlin Memorial School
08.2008 - 06.2012
Anna Maria College
Master of Arts from Education
Worcester State College
Bachelor of Arts from History
Certification in Elementary Education, 1-6, MA Lic.# 428971
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