Megan Lawson
Chico ,CA
Summary
- Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, adept at implementing differentiated instruction and utilizing SEL strategies. Proficient in Spanish and technology, I foster student engagement and success through innovative lesson planning and collaboration, enhancing learning outcomes for diverse learners. Committed to nurturing a positive classroom environment.
- 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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Third Grade
Red Bluff Union Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented core curriculum using a variety of instructional. strategies as well as modalities
- Used Character Strong SEL daily to reinforce community and positivity in and out of the classroom as well as coordinated collaborative activities/challenges
- Coordinator of the trimester assembly awards, School Pep Rallies, Game Nights, after school Lego Club, and facilitator of the Ignite early morning reading intervention program managing 25 students
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards using Benchmark Advance and Eureka Math
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Yuba City Charter School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized Spanish speaking skills to communicate with families
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
K-6 Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2005 - 05.2022
- Taught in a culturally diverse setting using a variety of GLAD/ESL strategies
- Committee lead for Festival of the Arts/Young Authors
- Implemented standards-based instruction differentiated to reflect students' needs using Benchmark Advance and Eureka Math, respectively
- Facilitated after-school tutoring
- Director of school theater production
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Masters of Education - Teaching English Language Learners
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05-2000
Skills
- Proficient Spanish speaker
- Excellent communicator
- Technologically proficient (Google platforms)
- PBIS trained and familiar with Tier 1 and 2 strategies
- Implemented interventions such as 95% (phonics) program, Express ELD curriculum, as well as utilized Lexia Skill Builders appropriate for each students' reading skill level
- Familiar with I-ready, Renaissance (STAR) testing and able to navigate
- Trained in SEL curriculum (Character Strong)
- Collaborated with colleagues in weekly PLC's; including vertical articulation and staff professional development
Certification
- GLAD/CELDT trained
- Proficient with Write for the Beginning, Thinking Maps, The Writing Revolution
- Character Strong SEL trained
- PBIS trained
- Google platforms (Forms, Slides, Sheets, Docs)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher, Third Grade
Red Bluff Union Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Yuba City Charter School
08.2022 - 05.2023
K-6 Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2005 - 05.2022
Masters of Education - Teaching English Language Learners
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish
Saint Mary's College of California
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