Megan McCormack Gasca
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
High energy educator with experience in both virtual and brick and mortar settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Live Online Teacher
Bridgeway Academy
11.2020 - Current
- Develop synchronous and asynchronous curriculum and lesson plans to engage students online, holding class accountable and generating greater comprehension and learning.
- Maintain current and new technology standards
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Use and designated LMS to document all classroom assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Substitute Teacher
Fort Worth Country Day
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Private In-Person Homeschool Teacher
Self-Employeed
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Instructed American students living abroad.
- Taught students, kindergarten through fifth grade, using certified United States programs and curricula in-person, and assisted with virtual instruction programs such as Bridgeway, Veritas Press, and Calvert.
- Specialized in teaching mathematics and science.
ELL Kindergarten Teacher
The Roath School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Implemented and instructed curriculum in the English language to Spanish-speaking students.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to support children’s developmental and social-emotional needs.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Third Grade Teacher
Moon Mountain Elementary
05.2006 - 03.2009
- Instructed curriculum, designed and developed individualized lesson plans tailored to meet the individual academic, social, and behavioral needs of each student.
- Team leader responsible for curriculum mapping, and provided weekly support to fellow third grade teachers.
- Facilitated weekly professional development group to peers.
- Provided daily afterschool group reading intervention for students grades first through third.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Third Grade Teacher
Paramount Academy
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Developed lesson plans to meet state standards while focusing on all students’ academic needs.
- Continued with professional development, met with parents to discuss their child’s progress.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Head Start
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Facilitated modified instruction to children with varying disabilities ages four and five in multi-lingual, inclusive classroom.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2006
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Studies
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA2004
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Student-Centered Learning
- Learner Assessment
- Self-motivated professional
- Online content delivery
Certification
Arizona Standard K-8 Teaching Certificate
California Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate
Structured English Immersion Endorsement
TESOL Certification
Nearpod Certified
Affiliations
- Vice President of Member Services, Newcomers Club of Mexico City 2014-2016
- Youth and Family Ministry Team Member- 2020- 2022
- Crucial Conversations Community Facilitatory, Fort Worth, Texas- 9/2020-Present
- C.A.S.T.- Fine Arts Booster Chair, Fort Worth Country Day School, 2016-2020
- Academy 4 Volunteer 2022-Present
- Board Member, Women's Center of Tarrant County 2023-Present
Timeline
4th Grade Live Online Teacher
Bridgeway Academy
11.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Fort Worth Country Day
10.2016 - 05.2019
Private In-Person Homeschool Teacher
Self-Employeed
08.2013 - 06.2016
ELL Kindergarten Teacher
The Roath School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Third Grade Teacher
Moon Mountain Elementary
05.2006 - 03.2009
Third Grade Teacher
Paramount Academy
08.2005 - 05.2006
Lead Special Education Teacher
Head Start
05.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University Of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Studies
California State University - East Bay
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