Meghan Dennis
Owensboro,KY
Summary
Dedicated Elementary Special Services Teacher with expertise in classroom management and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and enhance student engagement through tailored instructional strategies. Always willing to help wherever the need arises.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Special Services Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
09.2005 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and enhance engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Highly flexible to address student needs.
- Good communication skills
- Great interpersonal skills with staff
- Collaborated with Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists to meet each student need.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained certification to manage behavior that might harm the students or others in the space. (Safe Crisis Management)
Education
Master of Science - Primary Education
Brescia University
Owensboro, KYSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Great Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Flexibility to Prioritize Tasks
Timeline
Elementary Special Services Teacher
Daviess County Public Schools
09.2005 - 03.2026
Master of Science - Primary Education
Brescia University