Megan L. Jensen
Current Address: Contact Information:
*** * ******* ***** 314-***-****
Kirkwood, MO 63122 ad16t0@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
Master of Arts:
Educational Leadership and
Administration
Graduated: May 2017
GPA: 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
Master of Science in Education:
Curriculum and Instruction
Graduated: July 2010
GPA: 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Language Arts and Social Studies (5-9)
Graduated: May 2009
Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Media Manager
Green Goose Consignment Webster Groves, MO. February 2023-October 2023
● Photographed, took video and edited music to marke SD merchandise for Facebook & Instagram
● Utilized Instagram & Facebook Stories to advertise merchandise and drive sales
● Wrote captions & hashtags to increase social media views & bring buyers in the store
● Collaborated with StLBucketList, Riverfront Times Magazine, and Kirkwood Lifestyle Magazine to gain more publicity
Won Best Consignment Shop for the Riverfront Times
● Networked with consignors, consignees, and other small business owners to increase sales Interim ELA Gifted Education Specialist (6-8)
Westfield Middle School Bloomingdale, IL February 2019-May 2019
● Developed and implemented curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade gifted ELA learners to meet educational goals of students
● Calculated z-scores from district-wide data points to determine Gifted Education Eligibility for 2019-2020 school year
● Collaborated weekly with classroom teachers to plan, provide support, and discuss student progress Middle School Instructional Coach
Bryan Middle School Elmhurst, IL Aug. 2016-July 2017
● Facilitated data-informed discussions during Science, Social Studies, Reach ELA, and Unified Arts PLC meetings
● Supported team leaders and building counselors with strategies to lead more effective, student-driven meetings
● Developed Curriculum Mapping templates to assist teachers and counselors in planning student focused instruction
● Conducted informal and scheduled pop-ins to provide teachers immediate feedback on their instruction
● Analyzed student data, feedback, and teacher generated goals to drive individualized coaching sessions with teachers
● Presented professional development on Kagan Strategies, Rigor and Relevance in Questioning, and Learning Targets
● Collaborated with administrators, other instructional coaches, and building leaders to provide guidance with curriculum implementation at the building and district level
● Co-developed agendas and presentations for faculty meetings, teacher leadership meetings, and school improvement days
● Attended bi-monthly Pre-K-12 coaching meetings facilitated by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
● Participated and presented at the quarterly DuPage County Instructional Coaching Network Meetings Seventh Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher Westfield Middle School Bloomingdale, IL June 2012-Aug. 2016
● Trained in Co-Teaching and Project CRISS
● Created and implemented Social Emotional Learning units with the building social worker
● Utilized data based on the CCSS to guide instruction to assist students in reaching their standardized reading goals
● Collaborated with members of SIP team and District Literacy Committee to draft and implement SMART goals
● Planned with the Special Education Teacher and the Gifted Specialist to develop curriculum for our collaborative classes
● Partnered with District Tech Coordinator to integrate meaningful technology in the classroom
● Co-Taught lessons with the Reading Specialist to enhance literacy skills in the Social Studies classroom
● Participated in the District 13 Laptop Program to integrate meaningful use of technology in the classroom Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Parkway Northeast Middle School St. Louis, MO Aug. 2010-May 2012
● Collaborated with other professionals to write non-fiction curriculum for the district
● Participated in a PLC where we unpacked the Common Core State Standards and anchor graded assessments
● Implemented a balanced literacy curriculum in the classroom
● Tracked students’ progress by piloting a data wall in the classroom Megan L. Jensen
Current Address: Contact Information:
139 E Clinton Place 314-***-****
Kirkwood, MO 63122 ad16t0@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eighth Grade Language Arts Teacher
University of Missouri-Columbia Fellow
Robert H. Sperreng Middle School St. Louis, MO. Aug. 2009-May 2010
● Created common assessments and shared best practices in a PLC
● Conducted an Action Research Project in the classroom to improve instruction
● Documented students’ strengths and weaknesses to help organize small group instruction EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
VIPKid English Teacher
Remote Chicago, IL October 2017-March 2018
● Implemented TPR strategies to engage online learners in the VIPKid Curriculum
● Recruited potential students to join the VIPkid program Substitute Teacher
MU Teacher Release Program Columbia, MO January 2008-May 2008
● Two Mile Prairie Elementary (3rd Grade)
o Taught Science, Writing, Math and Patrolled Recess
● Derby Ridge Elementary (1st Grade)
Taught Spelling, Reading, and helped with optional areas ESL Tutor
Private Families Columbia, MO September 2007-January 2009
● Provided personalized in house tutoring sessions for two students twice a week
● Communicated with teachers about progress with reading comprehension and vocabulary usage EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Glen Ellyn Newcomers Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn, IL
● President: Facilitated board meetings, nominated and trained board members, collected data from members
● Sponsorship: Partnered with local businesses, created advertisements, re-organized sponsorship options
● Programs: Organized the Activity Fair, Election Night, and attended board meetings DuPage County Instructional Coaching Network Elmhurst CUSD 205 Elmhurst, IL
● Presented Professional Development on Rigor & Relevance in the classroom
● Presented Professional Development on Questioning in the classroom
● Collaborated with other Instructional Coaches on best practices and resources Literacy Committee Westfield Middle School Bloomingdale, IL
● Collaborated with district teachers to implement professional development opportunities for staff
● Represented Westfield Staff members when discussing implementation of the Common Core School Improvement Team Westfield Middle School Bloomingdale, IL
● Analyzed data to improve the education and environment at Westfield Middle School
● Collaborated with colleagues to develop ideas to increase student engagement and growth Reading Motivation Committee Westfield Middle School Bloomingdale, IL
● Collaborated with colleagues to organize the Anderson and Scholastic Book Fair at the Middle School
● Created advertisements for Author Visits and Book Fairs Sponsored NEMS NEWS Parkway Northeast Middle School St. Louis, MO
● Designed a summer school program that used different mediums to improve writing
● Initiated the proposal to create a NEMS News after school activity
● Facilitated meetings for students to write, tape, and edit news stories about the “Viking Values”
● Collaborated with the media specialist to stream the video announcements once a month Co-Sponsored Youth in Government Robert H. Sperreng Middle School St. Louis, MO
● Mediated after school meetings to prepare students for the Jefferson City Conference Megan L. Jensen
Current Address: Contact Information:
139 E Clinton Place 314-***-****
Kirkwood, MO 63122 ad16t0@r.postjobfree.com
● Assisted students with writing bills, preparing for trial, and learning the branches of government REFERENCES
Dr. Kim Brandon
Retired Principal / Educational Consultant
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Nanci Greene
District Technology Coordinator & Director
Bloomingdale District 13
149 S. Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Dr. Evonne Waugh
Assistant Superintendent of Learning
Bloomingdale District 13
164 Euclid Ave
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Elaine Alex
8th Grade Math & ELA Teacher
Westfield Middle School
149 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Dr. Heidi Weeks
Building Principal
Peacock Middle School
301 East N. Street
Itasca, IL 60143
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Stefan Larsson
Building Principal
Westfield Middle School
149 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Jacqueline Discipio
Building Principal
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205
111 W. Butterfield Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Megan L. Jensen
Current Address: Contact Information:
139 E Clinton Place 314-***-****
Kirkwood, MO 63122 ad16t0@r.postjobfree.com