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Megan Kettering

Rapid City

Summary

I’m a dedicated and passionate educator with experience working with elementary children in Lutheran and public schools. Committed to sharing Jesus’ love and teachings, I aim to use my classroom experience to inspire and nurture faith through worship and prayer in children throughout churches in South Dakota. I’m seeking a position that allows me to integrate my educational expertise with my desire to serve and uplift the community spiritually.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Zion Lutheran School
08.2021 - Current
  • Create unit and lesson plans
  • Use developmentally appropriate strategies in implementing plans and classroom management
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Schedule management
  • Parent education and meetings
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues
  • Attend professional development trainings
  • Incorporate Biblical and Lutheran teachings into all areas of learning

Substitute Teacher

Rapid City Area Schools
01.2014 - 05.2021
  • Long term substitute in lower income schools
  • Adapt instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students
  • Collaborate with fellow staff
  • Engage families in the school community
  • Collaborate with fellow staff to ensure a smooth transition and gather insights on classroom dynamics

Second Grade Teacher

Zion Lutheran School
08.2015 - 06.2016

See above "Kindergarten Teacher" description

Counselor & Servant Camp Program Director

Lutherans Outdoors In South Dakota
05.2009 - 05.2013
  • Engaging families in leading worship
  • Plan, organize, and lead age appropriate Bible studies and various camp activities
  • Collaborate with and lead fellow staff to ensure smooth operation of camp activities.
  • Participate in and lead training sessions

Daycare Teacher Aid

Augustana Campus Learning Center
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Supervise and engage with children during play, ensuring a nurturing environment
  • Support children with personal care routines
  • Foster positive relationships
  • Communicate with parents

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
12-2013

Skills

  • Strong capacity to work well with others
  • Leadership skills which generate enthusiasm through modeling
  • Ability to positively motivate others
  • Experience with music in worship
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

South Dakota Educator Certificate - South Dakota Department of Education, 2013-Present

Accomplishments

  • Created a camp for youth with special needs in Moldova.
  • Co-developed and taught an informational class for parents of birth to 5-year-olds on the importance of children being present in worship.


Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Zion Lutheran School
08.2021 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Zion Lutheran School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher

Rapid City Area Schools
01.2014 - 05.2021

Daycare Teacher Aid

Augustana Campus Learning Center
08.2009 - 05.2012

Counselor & Servant Camp Program Director

Lutherans Outdoors In South Dakota
05.2009 - 05.2013

South Dakota Educator Certificate - South Dakota Department of Education, 2013-Present

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Augustana University
Megan Kettering