Meghan Manning-Holden

! 214-799-3036 ! meghan.elizabeth.holden@gmail.com
Certified Early Childhood Teacher (Grades EC-6)
Dedicated elementary teacher interested and research and creating products for teaching. Offers a passion for education and an
unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success. Professional goal is for students to develop a passion for lifelong
learning.
Education & Credentials
BA in Early Childhood Education May 2011
Harding University Searcy, AR GPA: 3.56
Arkansas Teacher Certification (Grades P-4)
Texas Teacher Certification (Grades EC-6), ESL Certification
Teaching Experience
Classroom Teacher August 2012 to Present
-Allen Independent School District
! Collaborated with other teachers to plan engaging and rigorous lessons for students
! Effectively taught a diverse socioeconomic group of students
! Continued to differentiate while teaching for success of students from all backgrounds
Teacher Blogger and Teacher Pay Teacher Seller June 2013 to Present
-Teachers Pay Teachers
-Blogspot
! Use state standards to plan and create lesson plans, activities, and centers that are aligned with standards
! Share ideas, research and creations with fellow teachers via the Internet
Student Services Interventionist January 2012 to June 2012
-Allen Independent School District
! Gained experience teaching to students specific needs by challenging them with achievable goals in reading and math in grade levels
kindergarten through sixth grade
! Improved lesson planning skills to be more individualized for students needs
! Collaborated with other teachers to best meet the needs of students being taught
Substitute Teacher August 2011 to Present
-Allen Independent School District
-McKinney Independent School District
! Used time effectively when no plans were left
! Established positive relationships with students, fellow teachers, and school administrators/staff
! Strengthened classroom management skills
! Applied organizational and planning skills when planning activities for student involvement
Private Tutor June 2009 to Present
! Created engaging, individualized lesson plans to target areas of growth
! Encouraged students to strive towards goals by using scaffolding while tutoring
! Worked one on one with students to work towards improving targeted skills
Additional Experience
Server/Trainer
-Uncle Julios, Allen, TX June 2009 to May 2012
-Chilis Bar and Grill, Searcy, AR
-Docs Grill and Steakhouse, Searcy, AR
! Demonstrated patience and good attitude while serving difficult customers
! Strengthened multi-tasking skills through serving numerous tables
Resident Assistant August 2008 to December 2009
-Harding University, Searcy, AR
! Developed leadership skills among peers
! Established positive relationships with peers that resided in the dorm
! Organized and conducted hall meetings with residents of the dorm
Core Competencies
! Creative Lesson Planning ! Flynt-Cooter Assessment
! Classroom Management & Discipline ! DRA Assessment
! Backward Design ! Differentiated Teaching
Technology Skills
Hardware: Knowledgeable with PC, Mac, and SMART board
Software: Proficient with Inspiration, Photo Story, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Other: Copy Machine, Laminator, Die Cut, and Cricut
Online Portfolio
www.meghanholden.weebly.com