Laura Meegan: Professional Profile
Laura Meegan: Professional Profile
Laura Meegan: Professional Profile
Professional Profile
Highly experienced educator who has worked with children for twenty-eight years dedicated to ensuring our youngest
students begin their school careers with a strong start
Core Qualifications
Recognizing the wide range of academic needs of
children and adapting curriculum materials and
instructional approach to meet those needs
Communicating with parents on a regular basis
Collaborating with colleagues to share ideas and
pedagogy
Professional Experience
Kindergarten and Grade One Teacher
Allen Avenue School
Successfully instructed and supported students in kindergarten and grade one
09/1994 to Current
North Attleboro, MA
09/1986 to 06/1994
North Attleboro, MA
Readiness Teacher
09/1985 to 06/1986
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Laconia, NH
Provided an academic bridge for students exiting kindergarten by preparing them for the expectations of first
grade
Core Accomplishments
Leadership and Professional Development Presenter
Darkness to Light training (2014)
Volunteered for restraint training through Crisis Prevention Institute (2012-current)
Incident Command System team member (2013-current)
Facilitated CAFE Book study group for district colleagues (2010-2012)
Conducted Guided Math workshop for teachers K-3 (2011)
Trained in Open Circle Social and Emotional Learning Program (2006)
Presented KidWriting workshop for Kindergarten teachers (October 2003)
Eisenhower Grant recipient (1996-2000)
Site coordinator for Mathematics Their Way Summer Workshop (1992-1995, 1999)
Developed and presented Mathematics Their Way Follow-Up workshop (1992-2000)
Collaborated on ELA and math curriculum committees (1986-current)
Skills
Developmentally appropriate instruction
Curriculum development
Professional development
Collaboration with colleagues
Certifications
Early Childhood Certification, 1985-present
Affiliations
International Reading Association (IRA), 20013-present
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), 2013-present
National Association for the Education of Young Children (2014)
ASCD (2013-present)
References
Available upon request
2015
Portland, Maine, USA
1985
North Easton, MA, USA