Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors And Awards
Certification
Leadership and Involvement
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Meagan Patch

Sioux Falls

Summary

Dedicated, driven, and passionate educator with 10 years of experience in education teaching students with diverse backgrounds and needs. Committed to helping students develop critical thinking skills that will allow them to be successful in an ever-changing world through engaging, research-based instructional strategies. Experienced in curriculum development, differentiating instruction, and integrating technology and hands-on learning practices to enhance student engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Science Teacher

Sioux Falls School District
08.2015 - Current
  • Taught anatomy and physiology, dual credit anatomy, biology, basics of the human body, and recovery science to high school students.
  • Led the implementation of the first dual-credit anatomy course in collaboration with the University of South Dakota.
  • Collaborated with a team of science teachers in the district to develop and implement new anatomy curriculum.
  • Designed and delivered interactive lessons and utilized diverse instructional methods to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Functioned as part of a professional learning community to create common assessments and analyze student data to improve student learning.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior
  • Mentored new teachers in my department.


Registered Nurse

Sanford Diabetes and Thyroid Clinic
11.2013 - 08.2015
  • Worked as part of a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality care to patients.
  • Communicated results and health information to patients and their families.
  • Educated patients so that they understood their condition and treatment plan.
  • Assisted doctors as they performed procedures
  • Administered medications

Registered Nurse

Sanford USD Medical Center, Surgical
10.2012 - 11.2013
  • Worked as part of a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality care to patients.
  • Communicated results and medical information to patients and their family.
  • Administered medications and treatments.
  • Educated patients about their condition and treatment plan.
  • Assessed and monitored patients and communicated changes to other members of the patient's care team

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Iowa State University
09.2010 - 12.2010
  • Graded assignments and provided feedback to students.
  • Organized and led review sessions for students to reinforce learning concepts.

Education

Master of Education - Teaching

University of Sioux Falls
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science

Iowa State University
05.2011

Skills

  • Lesson creation and implementation
  • Differentiating instruction
  • Student mentorship and academic coaching
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Educational technology
  • Data analysis
  • Classroom Management
  • Organization and time management

Honors And Awards

Outstanding Local Chapter Advisor, HOSA South Dakota State Leadership Conference, April 2023

Certification

South Dakota Educator Certification

  • endorsement in secondary advanced biology

Leadership and Involvement

Highly Effective Instruction Team   Aug. 2021 – Present 

  • Collaborate with Administrators to implement proven and effective teaching methods
  • Study current research and teaching methods
  • Facilitate continued implementation of professional development


HOSA advisor   Aug. 2021 – Present

  • Established the first HOSA chapter in our building.
  • Guide students in career exploration, competition preparation, and leadership development.
  • Organizing field trips for students to learn about programs and opportunities in the community.
  • Partner with healthcare professionals in the community to facilitate learning opportunities for students.


Cultural/Social Responsiveness Team   Aug. 2019 – May 2022 

  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators in my building to ensure teaching methods were accessible and relevant for all students.


Collaborative Team Leader   Aug. 2019 – May 2021

  • Led biweekly team collaboration for anatomy teachers in my building
  • Facilitate collaboration between colleagues to analyze student data and share resources to improve student outcomes


Timeline

High School Science Teacher

Sioux Falls School District
08.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sanford Diabetes and Thyroid Clinic
11.2013 - 08.2015

Registered Nurse

Sanford USD Medical Center, Surgical
10.2012 - 11.2013

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Iowa State University
09.2010 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science

Iowa State University

Master of Education - Teaching

University of Sioux Falls
Meagan Patch