Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Future Goals
Certification
Interests
Work Availability
Timeline
MEGAN PAYNE

MEGAN PAYNE

Colorado Springs
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
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Summary

Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and inclusive lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement using Conscious Discipline.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

UCCS Family Development Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained in Conscious Discipline
  • Built curriculum using DAP and collaborated with co-lead/other staff to develop new strategies within the classroom
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Preschool Classroom Assistant

Flagler Public School
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.

Education

Morgan Community College
  • 36 Credit Hours completed
  • GPA: 4.0

High School -

Flagler High School
  • 3.9 GPA
  • Ranked Top 1% of class
  • Extracurricular Activities: Knowledge Bowl, FFA, FBLA, Volleyball, Basketball
  • Member of National Honors Society

BA - Inclusive Early Childhood Education

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
05-2025

79 Credit Hours


  • Dean's List [Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024]
  • President's List [Spring 2024]


  • Kane Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.892 GPA

Skills

  • Conscious Discipline
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Special education
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction

Accomplishments

Opening Childcare Center - Recognized a severe struggle for families and teachers with young children and consistent daycare in rural Colorado. Worked with a team of skilled educators and businesses to create a daycare within our school system to meet the needs of 500+ people, providing them with consistent, reliable care for their children. Learned skills such as writing grants, communicating and making plans with a team, networking, interviewing potential educators, and meeting licensing requirements.

Future Goals

One day, I hope to use combined skills learned through IECE and Occupational Therapy to open a needs-based daycare center or combine OT into my future classroom.

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.

Interests

  • Music
  • Gym Workouts
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Reading
  • Hiking

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Lead Teacher - UCCS Family Development Center
01.2023 - Current
Preschool Classroom Assistant - Flagler Public School
08.2020 - 05.2022
Morgan Community College - ,
Flagler High School - High School,
University of Colorado Colorado Springs - BA, Inclusive Early Childhood Education
MEGAN PAYNE