Megan M.

Curtis
32 W. Romero Rd. meganmcurtis@yahoo.com
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 (505) 269-3012

CAREER OBJECTIVE
A student focused, team player looking for a teaching position with Taos Municipal Schools.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of New Mexico Expected Graduation May 2019
Major: Elementary Education, Science Concentration

WORK EXPERIENCE
Educational Assistant October 2016-present
Taos Middle School, Taos, NM
Support students with learning disabilities to help them achieve success in general education classrooms
Collaborate with teachers to modify lessons to best meet the abilities of individual students
Provide coverage as needed for teachers in emergencies
Sponsor school ski club and monitor student behavior on bus and at ski resort

Swim Coach November 2015-Present

Montezuma-Cortez High School, Cortez, CO and Taos Swim Club, Taos NM
Teach children ages 3-18 to swim four competitive strokes
Supervised 17 high school students on overnight trips

Unit Leader June 2016-August 2016

Rock Hill Girl Scout Camp, Mahopac, NY
Oversaw the 24-hour care of twelve campers ages 8-17
Created and implemented weekly activity schedules for campers based on program and badge requirements
Managed a team of counselors, including creating schedules and providing weekly reviews
Safely led and debriefed team building activities on both low and high ropes courses
Prepared campers for and chaperoned a canoe and camping trip

Youth Programs Coordinator November 2014-May 2016

School Community Youth Collaborative, Cortez, CO
Developed and delivered interactive lessons about character building skills
Guided high school students in creatively facilitating meetings to engage middle school students
Maintained records on projects, participant evaluations, and budget expenses
Organized food, transportation, and meeting space for weekly and monthly meetings

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Board Director March 2015-May 2016
Community Radio Project, Cortez, CO
Developed a process for recruiting and retaining new board members
Reached out to community members for organizational and financial support

LEAP Administrator February 2013-December 2013

Center for Honors, Scholars & Leadership (UNC), Greeley, CO
Collaborated with a seven person team to design large scale, active leadership conference
Provided friendly customer service to 150 participants and over 30 speakers
Maintained detailed records including speaker backgrounds, participant information, and event logistics
Marketed leadership conference to speakers and students through social/print media and presentations

CERTIFICATIONS
Youth Mental Health First Aid November 2016
Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard and CPR, AED, and First Aid June 2016