Meghan Clawson
Frederick
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management, honed at YMCA of Frederick. Proven ability to foster emotional well-being and academic growth, while effectively collaborating with parents and staff. Committed to professional development and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Teacher
YMCA Of Frederick
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within classrooms.
- Supervised 15 students
- Worked with teams to implement IEPs for multiple students.
EARY HEAD START TEACHER
ASIAN AMERICSN CENTER OF FREDERICK
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented knowledge of early childhood education and family development creating welcoming environments for students and parents
- Created monthly and weekly newsletters and updated emails for parents to keep them abreast and involved in their child's education
- Mentored assistant teachers to become educated in best practices and developmentally appropriate teaching practices
- Developed curriculum for 2's classroom and 3's classroom.
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
BEAUTY ADVISOR
ULTA FRAGRANCE AND COSMETICS
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintain knowledge of, and keep current with, products and emerging brands to fully address customer inquiries
- Assist in implementing business-wide initiatives such as loyalty programs
- Assemble displays and maintain stock
- Cultivate and prosper team environment.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing product displays, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
PRE-K TEACHER
EXCEL LEARNING CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Develop and present lesson plans with emphasis on developing critical skills
- Promote center-wide learning initiatives
- Support and teach students (ages four to five) daily.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
DANCE TEACHER
SPRING RIDGE DANCE CENTER
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Taught ballet, jazz, lyrical and tap to students (ages two to nineteen)
- Managed the studio's front desk, welcomed students, answered parent questions
- Studied and sustained knowledge and skills in different types of ance
- Choreographed dance numbers
- Planned lessons to combine the development of skills and learning choreography
- Created documents and practices to help streamline observations
- Developed enriching and engaging lesson plans for 2's, 3's, and 4 year olds.
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer's strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Education
BS - FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
South Charleston, WV01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frederick, MD01.2010
Skills
- Customer service and support
- Digital marketing strategies
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Self-starter initiative
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Child development expertise
- Differentiated instruction
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Classroom management techniques
Activities
Trained in inclusivity practices
Certification
- 90 hour pre school certification
- 45 hour infants and toddlers certification
- 45 hour school age certification
- ADA Training
- First Aid Certified
- Medication Administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
YMCA Of Frederick
03.2024 - Current
EARY HEAD START TEACHER
ASIAN AMERICSN CENTER OF FREDERICK
01.2023 - 03.2024
BEAUTY ADVISOR
ULTA FRAGRANCE AND COSMETICS
01.2023 - 03.2024
PRE-K TEACHER
EXCEL LEARNING CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2013
DANCE TEACHER
SPRING RIDGE DANCE CENTER
01.2006 - 01.2009
BS - FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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