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Megan Stillman

Temecula

Summary

Passionate, enthusiastic, and empathetic educator experienced and adept in delivering highly differentiated, quality instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic success while instilling a love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Highly collaborative team player with strong relationship building skills. Experienced leader in an educational setting with a passion for promoting growth and bringing together individual strengths and talents.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Teacher

Mission Vista Academy
06.2021 - Current
  • Researches multiple curricula, methodologies, and perspectives as part of educational planning alongside families.
  • Communicates frequently and provides support to students and parents with instructional strategies and resources to promote standards alignment, increase student engagement, and produce academic achievement.
  • Conducts frequent formal and informal assessments and maintains accurate records to monitor student progress and growth.
  • Utilizes various technologies and digital resources to engage students during synchronous learning on Zoom platform.
  • Prepared and delivered presentations on topics of Early Elementary Math and Early Literacy strategies for parents and fellow educators as part of Parent Pod and MVA Presents programs.
  • Planned and delivered Social Emotional Learning lessons to primary grade students on Zoom.
  • Kindergarten Language Arts and Math Mission 2 Learn Teacher for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years.

Teacher

Sycamore Academy Of Cultural Arts And Science
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Taught Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten (combined class) and First Grade.
  • Extensive experience planning and providing synchronous instruction on Zoom and well as in a classroom setting.
  • Produced instructional learning videos to support students during online learning.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging learning activities to encourage and reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Differentiated instruction and learning activities to meet unique needs of all learners.
  • Collaborated and communicated frequently with colleagues to share ideas and discuss instructional strategies for promoting student growth.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives in all content areas.
  • Hosted after school tutoring for students in need of additional academic support.
  • Raised funds for field trips, STEAM materials, and classroom technology through various grants and the Donors Choose program.
  • Actively participated in school's Restorative Justice program by mentoring middle school students and providing them with leadership opportunities within the classroom.
  • Sought professional development opportunities to refine and improve practice including Kagan training, CUE Technology Conference, and Google Camp.
  • Served as a member of School Site Council for 3 years, assuming leadership roles in 2 of these years (Secretary and President).
  • Hosted several Parent Information Events to educate parents on literacy development and how skills can be supported at home.

Site Director and Teacher

Destination Science
05.2014 - 06.2020
  • Taught hands-on science to students ages 4-12 enrolled in the Summer STEAM program.
  • Led staff of 10-20 members with a population of over 70 enrolled students.
  • Promoted to Staff Trainer in May 2015.
  • Developed new hands-on STEAM curriculum for students ages 4-12.
  • Traveled to various cities around the country to train staff on new curriculum.

Enrichment Teacher

Enrichment Educational Experiences
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Taught Enrichment Classes across several academic content areas to students from TK-5th grade.
  • Promoted to Site Supervisor in November 2015.
  • Led staff of 5-10 members and a population of over 120 enrolled students.

Teacher's Assistant

Shirley Avenue Elementary, LAUSD
06.2009 - 12.2014
  • Independently taught after school intervention class for 10 Kindergarten students performing below grade level.
  • Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, provided instruction and classroom support to First Grade students in a 1/2 split class.
  • Led an after school Homework Club program open to all students in grades 2-5.
  • Headed a school-wide Physical Education program in accordance with California State Physical Education Standards.
  • Conducted small group, differentiated instruction for all level learners grades K-5.

Education

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

National University
La Jolla, CA
2017

Master of Education, Best Practices -

National University
La Jolla, CA
2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
2008

Skills

  • Five of experience planning and leading synchronous instruction on Zoom
  • Six years of leadership experience in an educational setting
  • Direct experience utilizing Google Classroom as part of online teaching model
  • Google Suite proficient and Google Camp participant
  • Utilized and created diverse array of digital tools and resources to engage students in online setting
  • Extensive experience with English Language Learners and students from special populations

Timeline

Homeschool Teacher

Mission Vista Academy
06.2021 - Current

Teacher

Sycamore Academy Of Cultural Arts And Science
09.2017 - 06.2021

Site Director and Teacher

Destination Science
05.2014 - 06.2020

Enrichment Teacher

Enrichment Educational Experiences
02.2014 - 06.2016

Teacher's Assistant

Shirley Avenue Elementary, LAUSD
06.2009 - 12.2014

California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

National University

Master of Education, Best Practices -

National University

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University Northridge

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