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Meggin LeVeaux

Denver,CO

Summary

Creative professional educator passionate about teaching and preparing students for success. Inspires students and conveys educational concepts through innovative methods and instruction. Thrives in meeting challenges of cultural diversity.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELA Instructor

Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
05.2023 - Current
  • Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Encouraged participation among all students by creating an environment conducive to learning second languages through interactive activities such as role playing and storytelling.
  • Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment and practical life skills.

General Education Instructor

Morgan Community College
Ft. Morgan, CO
08.2018 - Current
  • Designed and implemented 10-week, online courses for World Mythology, World Literature, and Ethnic Literature that emphasized multiculturalism using historical and current world events.
  • Developed and taught 15-week, online courses for Composition 1 and 2 that focused on the writing process, research skills, and MLA citations.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Community Outreach to identify struggling students and develop success plans.

Composition Instructor

Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO
05.2017 - 10.2022
  • Expanded students' abilities to formulate, argue, and support an academic thesis through a research paper.
  • Created a schoolwide APA presentation for documenting academic sources.
  • Recorded and posted YouTube videos to assist students with creating thesis statements, understanding writing genres, finding reliable research, and correctly citing APA sources.

ESL Instructor

Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
05.2018 - 01.2022
  • Researched curriculum design and collaborated with colleagues to create an English Second Language (ESL) class exploring American Language and Culture.
  • Supplemented and modified lessons to ensure success for students with different learning styles from all cultural backgrounds.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to current trends in ESL instruction.

Lead ESL Instructor

Metro State University
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Designed curriculum to support thematic units with real life applications including parent-teacher conferences, resume skills, and household budgeting.
  • Planned extra-curricular activities such as speech competitions and field trips to enhance language learning experiences.
  • Provided parent enrichment classes focused on intergenerational learning activities with students.
  • Assessed students using CASAS placement tests to ensure adequate improvement.

ELA Teacher Leader

Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Incorporated backwards planning model to design schoolwide English Language Development (ELD) curriculum.
  • Created and presented professional developments focused on supporting English Language Learners in the classroom.
  • Provided individualized coaching through co-planning, co-teaching, and setting measurable goals.
  • Organized schoolwide ACCESS testing for grades K-5 as well as WIDA placement tests.

Instructional Coach/Teacher

Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.2003 - 08.2012
  • Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
  • Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
  • Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.

Education

MA in Education -

Nova Southeastern University
06.2005

MA in English -

Portland State University
06.2001

BA in Theater -

Santa Clara University
06.1998

Skills

  • Learning Management Systems (D2L, Canvas, Blackboard)
  • Rubric creation
  • Online Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Course Planning
  • Digital literacy skills
  • Instructional planning
  • Community Outreach
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Academic Writing

Leadership Experience

  • Lead ESL Instructor
  • Teacher Leader
  • Instructional Coach
  • Professional development and conference presenter
  • Grade level chair
  • Mentor for new teachers
  • Writing Proficiency Exam scorer
  • Depth of Knowledge (DOK) specialist

Accomplishments

  • Presenter at the 2022 CoTESOL 45th Annual Fall Convention.

Certification

  • Professional Teacher License (K-8) with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) endorsement.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ELA Instructor

Emily Griffith Technical College
05.2023 - Current

General Education Instructor

Morgan Community College
08.2018 - Current

ESL Instructor

Community College of Aurora
05.2018 - 01.2022

Lead ESL Instructor

Metro State University
08.2017 - 01.2020

Composition Instructor

Concorde Career College
05.2017 - 10.2022

ELA Teacher Leader

Aurora Public Schools
08.2013 - 12.2015

Instructional Coach/Teacher

Clark County School District
08.2003 - 08.2012

MA in Education -

Nova Southeastern University

MA in English -

Portland State University

BA in Theater -

Santa Clara University

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