Megan Schneidau
Downers Grove
Summary
Dedicated educator specializing in fostering critical thinking skills among students. Expertise in designing engaging, personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective classroom procedures. Committed to continuous professional development through reflective practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Tutor
Bolingbrook High School
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised and led after school tutoring sessions available to all students once a week.
- Communicated with colleagues to ensure proper completion of assignments and assessments taken during tutoring sessions.
Secondary English Educator
Bolingbrook High School
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented curriculum for various ability levels
- Worked collaboratively alongside colleagues to develop common assessments and lesson plans.
- Studied formative assessment data and adapted teaching methods when necessary.
- Currently teaching AP Language and Composition (Juniors) and Standard English 10 (Sophomores).
- Previously taught English 9 Honors (Freshmen), and College Prep Reading (Freshmen).
Spring Musical Choreographer
Bolingbrook High School
08.2022 - Current
- Choreographed original dance routines for stage productions.
- Worked collaboratively alongside directors and co-choreographers to integrate dance with music.
- Led rehearsals for up to 35 students of varying grade levels to refine choreography and improve dancer execution.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Wheaton North High School
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Enacted pre-planned lessons provided by absent teachers.
- Managed classes of varying subject, curriculum intensity and size.
Student Teacher
Wheaton North High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assumed full responsibility for 2 sessions of Honors Freshman, 2 sessions of Film, and one session of Junior English simultaneously.
- Developed and enacted lesson plans designed to provide students with transferable skills.
- Studied formative assessment data and adapted teaching methods when necessary.
Clinical Hours
Illinois State University
01.2019 - 01.2022
- 27 hours of rural clinical experience (Olympia High School)
- 38 hours of suburban clinical experience (University High School, Fremd High School)
- 8 hours of clinical experience with the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center.
Education
Master of Arts - Rhetoric/Composition
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL01.2022
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL01.2019
Skills
- Flexibility and critical thinking
- Instructional material creation
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Technical proficiency
- Authentic connection building
Certification
Illinois Teaching License, 05/31/22
Personal Information
Title: SECONDARY ENGLISH EDUCATOR
Clinical Hours
Illinois State University, 08/01/19, 05/31/22, rural clinical experience, Olympia High School, 27, suburban clinical experience, University High School, Fremd High School, 38, clinical experience, McLean County Juvenile Detention Center, 8
Timeline
English Language Arts Tutor
Bolingbrook High School
08.2023 - Current
Secondary English Educator
Bolingbrook High School
08.2022 - Current
Spring Musical Choreographer
Bolingbrook High School
08.2022 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Wheaton North High School
04.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Wheaton North High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Hours
Illinois State University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Rhetoric/Composition
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College