Meghan Miears
Early Childhood Teacher
Haughton,Louisiana
Summary
Versatile Early Childhood Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning and emotional needs. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ECSE Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
Haughton, Louisiana
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Kindergarten Teacher
Bossier Parish School Board
Bossier, Louisiana
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Pre-K Teacher
Metairie Learning Center
Metairie, LA
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 09.2007 - 05.2011
Masters of Education - Special Education Early Interventions
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Differentiated instruction
Special education
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Trained in CPI
Classroom management
Child development
Data Entry
Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Masters of Education - Special Education Early Interventions
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
08.2021 - Current
ECSE Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
08.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Bossier Parish School Board
08.2014 - 05.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Metairie Learning Center
08.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Louisiana Tech University
09.2007 - 05.2011