Meg Loeffler
Coldwater
Summary
Detail-oriented professional educator with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Kindergarten Teacher
Hernando Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Strengthened students' problem-solving abilities with integration of thematic units that require critical thinking.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Desoto Central Primary School
10.2008 - 05.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-2008
Skills
- Tailored Instruction Techniques
- Sensory Integration Practices
- Proficient in Parent Engagement Strategies
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Proactive Support Strategies
- Special needs assessment
- IEP specialist
- Educational Leadership Support
Accomplishments
- Lead Teacher of 15 Kindergarten Teachers from 2021-2025
- Nationally Board Certified Teacher in 2013
- Voted Teacher of the Year at HES in 2019
- "Spotlighted" by Desoto County Schools Special Education Department
- Mentored new educators
- Supervised Student Teachers
Timeline
Inclusion Kindergarten Teacher
Hernando Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Desoto Central Primary School
10.2008 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Delta State University
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