MEGAN RAJ
Hampton
Summary
Skilled educator with a track record of fostering student growth. Excelled in curriculum development and differentiated instruction, enhancing literacy, and cultural awareness. Proven ability to integrate technology and provide emotional support, achieving a positive and adaptive learning environment. I have a true passion for teaching and supporting all my students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Aide
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School
Newport News
08.2024 - Current
- Assist the lead teacher with instruction and small group activities
- Give students individualized instruction and support
- Conduct assessments to identify students learning needs and progress
- Support English Language Learners
- Manage behavior promoting positivity and respect
- Prepare crafts
Kindergarten Homeroom and ESL Teacher
Beijing New Talent Academy Dragon Bay Kindergarten
Beijing
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Developed daily lesson plans
- Managed the classroom environment promoting positivity and respect
- Planned student-centered activities
- Differentiated instruction for English language learners and students of varying ability levels using small group instruction, individualized instruction, and inquiry based learning centers
- Formatively and summatively assessed students on a regular basis
- Updated parents on student progress
Middle School ESL Teacher
Tsinghua University High School International
Beijing
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught English as a second language to sixth and seventh grade students
- Provided academic language support for students' core subjects
- Managed the classroom environment
- Developed daily lesson plans
- Managed a grade book
- Kept parents updated on student progress
- Lead an after school Spanish club that taught Spanish as a foreign language to primary school students
Elementary School ESL Teacher
Beijing Huijia IB Private School
Beijing
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Taught English as a second language to preschool, second grade, and third grade students
- Taught PYP to second and third grade students
- Managed the classroom environment
- Developed daily lesson plans
- Tutored students who needed extra support through school run after school programs
- Collaborated weekly with teachers in my grade level
Teaching Assistant
Stone Springs Elementary School
Harrisonburg
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Provided academic language support to high school English Language Learners
- Provided guidance for writing research papers to high school English Language Learners
- Pushed into an Algebra 1 class
Student Teacher
Spotswood High School
Rockingham County
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Pushed into a third grade science/social studies class to provide content area language support to English language learners
- Pulled out fourth grade newcomers for language arts class in order to teach a modified curriculum tailored to meet their needs
Student Teacher
Waterman Elementary School
Harrisonburg
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Pushed into a fourth grade math class to provide content area language support to English language learners along with academic support to students struggling with math concepts
- Pulled out first grade newcomers to give additional content area language support
- Developed daily lesson plans in the SIOP format
- Managed the classroom environment
- Did a combination of teaching lessons independently and co-teaching
Teaching Assistant
Stone Springs Elementary School
Harrisonburg
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided academic support to second grade students struggling with math and literacy skills
- Provided content area language support to first grade English language learners during science and social studies classes
- Interpreted for Spanish speaking English language learners when necessary
English Language and Culture Instructor
Refugee Resettlement Program
Harrisonburg
- Worked with adult English Language Learners helping them improve their improve English language skills and adapting to US culture
- Used my Spanish skills to help clarify information for Spanish speaking refugees
Education
Teacher Preparation Program - Early Childhood Education
Moreland University
Washington, D.C.11-2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2012
Skills
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Teaching Early Years Education
- Teaching Spanish
- Creative Curriculum Design
- Lesson Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Technology Integration
- Emotional Support
- Creative Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Multicultural Education
Certification
• Teaching License- ESL Teacher preK-12, Virginia Department of Education, PGP0662352, 07/2019-06/2029
• Teaching License- Spanish Language Teacher prek-12, Virginia Department of Education, PGP-0662352, 07/2019-06/2029
• Teaching License- Early Childhood Prek-3, Virginia Department of Education, PGP0662352, 07/2019-06/2029
• Teaching License- Spanish Language Teacher prek-12, Virginia Department of Education, PGP-0662352, 07/2019-06/2029
• Teaching License- Early Childhood Prek-3, Virginia Department of Education, PGP0662352, 07/2019-06/2029
Languages
- English Native
- Spanish Fluent
- Russian Beginner
- Mandarin Chinese Beginner
- Tamil Beginner
Volunteer Experience
English Language and Culture Instructor, Refugee Resettlement Program, Harrisonburg, VA, 09/2012-12/2012,
- Worked with adult English Language Learners helping them improve their English language skills and adapting to US culture
- Used my Spanish skills to help clarify information for Spanish speaking refugees
Accomplishments
Teacher Dedication Award
References
- Judy Chu-Former Principal-chuyuet777@hotmail.com
- Mary McNabb-Former Colleague-mary_mcnabb@aol.com
- Taylor Williams-Former Instructor-taylorw@moreland.edu
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Homeroom and ESL Teacher
Beijing New Talent Academy Dragon Bay Kindergarten
07.2017 - 07.2023
Middle School ESL Teacher
Tsinghua University High School International
08.2016 - 06.2017
Elementary School ESL Teacher
Beijing Huijia IB Private School
09.2014 - 07.2016
Teaching Assistant
Stone Springs Elementary School
01.2014 - 03.2014
Student Teacher
Spotswood High School
01.2014 - 03.2014
Student Teacher
Waterman Elementary School
01.2014 - 03.2014
Teaching Assistant
Stone Springs Elementary School
10.2013 - 01.2014
English Language and Culture Instructor
Refugee Resettlement Program
Teacher Preparation Program - Early Childhood Education
Moreland University
Master of Arts - Teaching
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
James Madison University