Meghan Deters
Saint Elmo,IL
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Grade 3
St. Anthony Grade School
08.2017 - Current
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Enhanced classroom management, establishing a positive learning environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Teachers Aid
St. Elmo Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of students.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Library Assistant
St. Elmo Public Library District
06.2002 - 08.2008
- Coordinated the yearly Summer Reading Program for children by creating activities, games, and crafts to help foster their love of reading.
- Enhanced patron experience by providing efficient and courteous customer service at the circulation desk.
- Streamlined library operations by assisting in the accurate cataloging and organization of materials.
- Promoted literacy and reading enjoyment through developing engaging book displays and promotional materials.
- Supported community engagement initiatives by coordinating successful library events and programs for patrons of all ages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2007
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Lakeland Community College
Mattoon, IL05.2005
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Classroom Organization
- Literacy Development
- Curriculum Design
- Activity Planning
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Illinois Teaching Certification
- Google Classroom
Certification
- Illinois Teaching License - Dec. 2007 - Present (Lic. ID -1887980) - IEIN-763878 -
Timeline
Teacher - Grade 3
St. Anthony Grade School
08.2017 - Current
Teachers Aid
St. Elmo Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2017
Library Assistant
St. Elmo Public Library District
06.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Lakeland Community College
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