Data Entry, Freelancer Writer, Teacher

MEGAN GORDON

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Dedicated and student focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, compassionate, and engaging learning environment for all students. I have the ability to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed. I am a hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of students.

Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:

Interactive Notebooks, Student Motivation, Common Core, Guided Reading, Google Docs, Technology Integration, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee, English as a Second Language, TELPAS, Classroom Management, Creative Lesson Planning, Leveled Literacy Intervention, RTI, Data Entry, Microsoft

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science (2008); Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX Magna cum Laude

Texas Teaching License

English as a Second Language Generalist (EC-4), English as a Second Language Generalist (4-8), Generalist (4-8)

Tennessee Teaching License

440 Middle (Grades 4-8), 490 ESL (PreK-12), 467 Early Childhood Ed (PreK-3)

Georgia Teaching License

Early Childhood Education (P-5), ESOL Endorsement

Teaching Experience

Richard E. Cavazos- Killeen ISD – Killeen, Tx 8/2018-Present

5th Grade ELAR

I am currently a 5th grade ELAR teacher at Richard E. Cavazos. I teach two classes to enhance their reading, writing, language, and history skills.

Earl Lawson Elementary - Leavenworth USD453 - Leavenworth, KS 8/2017-5/2018

4th Grade

I taught in a school that 40% of the student population has one of their parents or love ones in the local prisons. In my class alone, 85% has only one parent living in the home. I had to create a safe, engaging, loving environment for my students to be successful. My lessons were data driven using Pearson Math and Reading Wonders.

Hannan Magnet Academy - Muscogee County School District - Columbus, GA 8/2016-5/2017

5th Grade

I created an engaging, student led classroom. I held high expectation for every student in my classroom. I learned how to incorporate STEM into my daily lessons. My class consisted of 25 residential students with 14 being special education students.

Alternative School – Clarksville Montgomery School System – Clarksville, TN 8/2013-5/2015

Math 6-8

I set high realistic educational goals for each student and tracked progress during their time in my classroom. I developed a strict, engaging classroom to meet the behavior and academic needs of the students. I collaborated closely with fellow math teachers in the district so that the student has a smooth transition back to their home school.

Lawton Public Schools – Lawton, OK 08/2012-11/2012

Substitute Teacher

Though only being in Lawton for 3 months, I developed a reputation of a hardworking, dependable substitute that resulted in a long term position as a second grade teacher.

Willow Springs Elementary – Killeen Independent School District – Killeen, TX 08/2008-05/2012

English as Second Language Teacher

I taught English as a second language to pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. I designed creative lesson plans to further students understanding of grammar and vocabulary in all subjects. I adapted program teaching materials to fit the needs of my classes. I evaluated students’ performances through verbal and written testing through TELPAS. I assisted in training with new teachers and assisted them with the ESL in their classroom.

Honors

Teacher Mentor, Leadership Team, Teaching Communication Committee Clarksville Montgomery School System

Teacher Mentor, TELPAS coordinator, ESL testing coordinator Killeen Independent School District

Teacher of the Year, Richard E. Cavazos Elementary Killeen Independent School District

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