Megan McGillivray
Hartland
Summary
Teacher with experience implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hartland Community School
09.2023 - Current
- Developed relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Childcare Provider
06.2018 - Current
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
Private Nanny
01.2010 - 01.2012
Seasonal Parks Worker
05.2009 - 09.2011
Leadership Program Volunteer
06.2010 - 06.2010
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to improve leadership skills
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Maine At Presque Isle
05.2025
Skills
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Child Supervision
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Nurturing Environment
- Special Needs Clients
- Dietary Needs
- Classroom Observation
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Innovative Lesson Planning
Locations
- Woodstock, New Brunswick, E7M, 2N3
- Ottawa, ON
Timeline
Teacher
Hartland Community School
09.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider
06.2018 - Current
Leadership Program Volunteer
06.2010 - 06.2010
Private Nanny
01.2010 - 01.2012
Seasonal Parks Worker
05.2009 - 09.2011
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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