Meghan Assuncao
Scotch Plains,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Aide
Nettingham Middle School
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers as well as with other members of school building staff.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Provided support for special education students, enabling them to participate fully in mainstream classrooms.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
School One
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, and projects and communicated those objectives to students using rubrics.
- Instructed students using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Differentiated curriculum through scaffolding, student learning centers, and flexible grouping.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to effectively modify curriculum to meet IEP goals.
- Met with parents/ guardians to discuss their child's academic progress.
Teachers' Assistant
St. Patrick's School
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers.
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
Customer Service Representative
Commodity Management Systems
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Worked in a detailed office, using computers to enter, access and search purchase orders.
- Managed situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving conflicts.
- Maintained a friendly relationship with co-workers and workers from various food companies.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2002
High School Diploma -
Academy of Saint Elizabeth
Convent Station, NJ06.1998
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- IEP familiarity
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
Volunteer, parent manager, SPF Travel Soccer U10G
- Coordinated and scheduled with local teams, via Gotsport, the fall and spring season soccer games.
- Scheduled games with SPF field coordinator
- Communicated via Teamsnap with SPF travel coaches and parents.
- Handled referee money, player cards and first aid kit for each game.
Timeline
Classroom Aide
Nettingham Middle School
09.2019 - 12.2021
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
School One
09.2009 - 06.2014
Teachers' Assistant
St. Patrick's School
09.2004 - 06.2006
Customer Service Representative
Commodity Management Systems
08.2002 - 08.2004
Master of Arts - Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Saint Joseph's University
High School Diploma -
Academy of Saint Elizabeth