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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, MN
06-2013

Bachelor of Arts - English/Spanish

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
05-2000

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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