Meghan Allen
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced ELA educator specializing in phonics and literacy evaluation. Focused on creating inclusive classrooms that encourage active student engagement and comprehension. Acknowledged for deploying successful methods that yield measurable gains in literacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
NPSS Title I ELA Teacher
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented Orton-Gillingham lesson plans tailored to individual student needs based on assessment analysis.
- Coordinated with teachers to design curricula that enhanced student literacy skills.
- Created engaging classroom environments that promoted literacy development and confidence.
- Interpreted assessment data to identify effective intervention methods for students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress to support literacy enhancement.
- Served as a resource for parents seeking guidance on fostering reading development at home.
ELA Tutor for Elementary Students
Tutor
Columbus , OH
06.2025 - Current
- Created individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Instructed students in phonics strategies for decoding unfamiliar words.
- Executed engaging activities that boosted student comprehension and fluency.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation and built student confidence.
- Delivered detailed feedback on student progress, emphasizing achievements and specific growth areas.
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus Catholic Diocese
Columbus , OH
08.2018 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher
Columbus Catholic Diocese
Columbus , OH
08.2011 - 06.2018
Education
Endorsement - Reading Endorsement (K-12)
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH05-2019
Masters in Education - Teaching And Learning
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-2009
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Literacy assessment and intervention
- Small group management
- Student engagement strategies
- Teacher collaboration
- Comprehension skills
- Parent communication
- State test preparation
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License
- Reading Endorsement (PreK-12)
- Orton Gillingham Certificate
Timeline
ELA Tutor for Elementary Students
Tutor
06.2025 - Current
NPSS Title I ELA Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbus Catholic Diocese
08.2018 - 06.2020
First Grade Teacher
Columbus Catholic Diocese
08.2011 - 06.2018
Endorsement - Reading Endorsement (K-12)
Ohio Dominican University
Masters in Education - Teaching And Learning
The Ohio State University