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Meghan Saba

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

I approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve goals. I love working in the classroom with students and I have had such good experiences everywhere that I have worked.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Counselor

Darien Country Club
2022.06 - Current
  • Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
  • I work here during summers, this will be my 3rd year
  • I work with students from grades P-5, but I was mainly with 5th graders during my work here.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.

Substitute Paraprofessional

Westdover Magnet Elementary
2021.12 - Current

I work at this school as a substitute teacher and para educator. I either work one on one with a student or I am in charge of the entire classroom. I follow the sub plans and work with the students when the teacher is unable to be there. I am currently a student at xavier university so I work here when I am home for different breaks.

Field Experience- Student Teaching

Williams Elementary
2024.01 - 2024.04

This is my current field placement for my LA/ SS block. I was placed here for a field experience. I am required to teach 2 Language Arts lessons and 2 Social Studies lessons. I so far have done a lot of group work with the students and one on one work and I am beginning to build that connection with my students. I am currently in a second grade classroom.

  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.

Field Experience- Student Teacher

Xavier University Lab School
2023.12 - 2023.12

I decided to do some of my observation hours at the lab school at my universities campus. This school is a montessori school and was a different experience then the other schools I had been to. The students in the classroom ranged from the ages of 3-6. I worked one on one with these students and did different reading activities.

  • Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Field Experience- Student Teaching

Reading Elementary School
2023.09 - 2023.12

This was a field experience for my math and science block. I commuted 30 minutes away and I taught 4 lessons at this school, 2 math and 2 science which each were around an hour long. I got to know my students and the teacher community within this school and I absolutely loved it. I would take small groups, and work one on one with the students. I was placed in a 3rd grade class during this experience.

  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Field Experience- Student Teaching

Evanston Academy
2023.10 - 2023.10

This was another one of my field experiences for Xavier University, I was placed in a first grade class. During this time I would be there to watch the teacher, teach phonics. I taught one phonics lesson here to a small group of students who were struggling.

  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Field Experience, Student Teaching

Academy Of World Languages
2022.09 - 2022.10

I was placed in first grade and would observe students for a class as well as work in small groups and assist the teacher around the classroom. This was my first field experience set up by Xavier University.

  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Waitress

Woodway Country Club
2021.05 - 2021.08

I worked as apart of the waitstaff, serving the members as well as cleaning, setting up and working events.

  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Contributed to the restaurant''s positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.

Chick-Fil-A Team Member

Chick-fil-A
2020.08 - 2021.02

I worked in the front as a team member, I would serve the food to customers outside and take orders, help bag the food, make the milkshakes and drinks or take payments. This was my current job but I recently went on a pre planned family vacation and contacted them when I got back and still haven’t herd any reply for them.

  • Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on menu offerings and company policies, leading to improved job performance.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.

Counselor-in-Training

Darien Youth Commission
2018.06 - 2018.08

I worked with little kids as a CIT, and I would help them set up projects for the kids and set up the games they would play. I was just like a camp counselor but I wasn’t in charge of any of the kids I would go from group to group to see who needed the help and work with there kids. It was a wonderful experience.

  • Guided students to and from camp dining areas safely for set meal times.
  • Devised and enacted team-building exercises.
  • Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Darien High School
Darien, CT
06.2021

Skills

  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Communication
  • Professional
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Teacher Support
  • Student Engagement
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Safety Procedures

Timeline

Field Experience- Student Teaching

Williams Elementary
2024.01 - 2024.04

Field Experience- Student Teacher

Xavier University Lab School
2023.12 - 2023.12

Field Experience- Student Teaching

Evanston Academy
2023.10 - 2023.10

Field Experience- Student Teaching

Reading Elementary School
2023.09 - 2023.12

Field Experience, Student Teaching

Academy Of World Languages
2022.09 - 2022.10

Camp Counselor

Darien Country Club
2022.06 - Current

Substitute Paraprofessional

Westdover Magnet Elementary
2021.12 - Current

Waitress

Woodway Country Club
2021.05 - 2021.08

Chick-Fil-A Team Member

Chick-fil-A
2020.08 - 2021.02

Counselor-in-Training

Darien Youth Commission
2018.06 - 2018.08

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Xavier University

High School Diploma -

Darien High School
Meghan Saba