Megan Bishop
Tallahassee
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated support professional with extensive experience assisting students, social workers, and assistant deans in high-pressure environments, including crisis situations such as active shooters and hurricanes. Passionate about fostering student learning and safety while creating inclusive, communicative spaces. Proficient in electronic recordkeeping, with a strong work ethic and adaptability that enables mastering new skills swiftly. Committed to taking on new challenges with exceptional interpersonal skills and the capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Florida State University
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day task.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for the department.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Completed daily logs for review.
- Elevated office moral and appearance by fostering a positive safe space for students and staff
- .Maintained a safe, calm, and professional work environment during crisis situations, demonstrating resilience during crisis situation.
Educational Support Professional
Broward County Public Schools
09.2015 - 07.2023
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Differentiated student work for students with special needs and collected data.
VPK Teacher
City of Pembroke Pines Early Development Center
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2010
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Grading and Reviewing Student Work
- Elementary Education
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Coordinating With Teachers and Specialists
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Multimedia Presentations
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Early Childhood Training
- Online Learning
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Field Trip Oversight
- Special Needs Support
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Timeline
Program Assistant
Florida State University
08.2024 - Current
Educational Support Professional
Broward County Public Schools
09.2015 - 07.2023
VPK Teacher
City of Pembroke Pines Early Development Center
08.2012 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Broward College