Meghan Gaghan
First Grade Teacher
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 20+ years of experience designing literacy and math lessons aligned to grade-level standards. Known for formative assessment use, positive classroom routines, and responsive instruction. Pilot-teacher for Illustrative Math, Foss Science, and CKLA, with recent contributions to ELA curriculum review and i-Ready implementation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Upper Dublin School District
08.2001 - Current
- Designed engaging literacy and math lessons aligned with grade-level standards and student needs.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including intervention and enrichment groups.
- Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and strengthen outcomes.
- Managed positive classroom routines that supported behavior expectations and instructional time.
- Pilot-teacher for Illustrative Math, Foss Science, and CKLA
- Recently participated in the ELA curriculum review process and i-Ready implementation team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Skills
Classroom management
Phonics instruction
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Reading instruction
Lesson planning
Teaching strategies
Assessment administration
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Upper Dublin School District
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Joseph's University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
05.2001 -