MEGAN MCQUOWN

216 S Grand Ave #31, Covina, CA 91724

626) 419-8700

mcquown.megan@gmail.com

MISSION STATEMENT

My mission as an educator is to motivate, inspire, encourage, and support students by providing a safe,
secure and loving environment. I provide a foundation for students as they continue to build their
platforms for lifelong learning.

Pedagogy is a lot like water. Water is transparent and essential, water is see-through, so one may always
look to the other side of the glass or see what’s going inside of the vessel. It will quench a thirsty pallet, as
it is vital for survival, and is fluid; water adapts to what it employs. I compare water to teaching because
students should always be aware of what is expected from them as well as what is expected from me.
Students should always have access to materials and content to support a healthy learning environment.
Education should be innate for a student’s lifetime. As a lifelong learner, I prove to be faithful to my
content, wise for my students, and courageous as an art advocate.

CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

CTE Credential | OCDE | Marketing, Sales, & Services May 2019 Oct 2019

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA | Bachelor’s in Art Education May 2018

● 3.70 GPA (Cum Laude)

● Awarded Golden Key International Honors Society

SKILLS

● Drive and Determination

● Cognitive Flexibility
● Proficient in Google Classroom
● Relevant Experience
● Developed Lesson Plans
● Great Leadership Skills
● Proficient in Google Classroom
● Student Centered Learning
● Universal Design for Learning
Art Teacher | La Habra High School | La Habra, CA Sept 2019 – Current

● Facilitate a welcoming learning environment where students apply various technical skills
learned in a series of Socratic learning styles.
● Demonstrate ability to build positive relationships with high school students, using
developmentally appropriate activities and instructional activities
● Maintain an updated Google Classroom as a viable resource for students to review material,
locate extra resources, and look ahead.
● Communicate expectations and curriculum requirements to maintain classroom flow
● Implementation of lesson design and planning for all students based on a Universal
Design for Learning
● Uphold professional behavior and educational standards throughout the academic year
● Work effectively one-on-one with ELL and students with special needs

Summer Art High School Teacher | Rowland/La Habra High School, CA Summer 19-Current

● Implementing teaching methods and techniques to make lessons interesting and engaging for all
students
● Maintaining records of students’ academic achievement and developed technical skill as an artist
● Carefully observe and communicate with students to develop lessons relevant to their immediate
interests and learning needs

Student Teacher | Fullerton Joint Union High | Fullerton, CA August 2018 – May 2019

● Taught three different high school art classes including Drawing & painting, 3D Design, and
Communications Design
● Dedicated to building a positive learning environment where students are in a safe space to learn
various art concepts, techniques, and history
● Students engaged with the materials, slideshows, and rubrics on a Google Classroom
● Communicated expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals
● Created and adapted lesson plans and classroom work to meet students' individual needs
● Maintained comprehensive student records documenting attendance, grades and progress
towards goals
● Maintained high classroom management and behavior management standards
After School Art Teacher | Young Rembrandt's | Covina, CA August 2017 - January 2018
● Modeled and taught children basic drawing techniques
● Curriculum encouraged children to express their imaginations while improving motor skills,
patience,
focus, and ability to stay on task
● Students were ensured a safe classroom environment where they were allowed to safely express
and learn ideas as well as build their artistic abilities
● Students learned art history relating to subject being taught

MISCELLANEOUS

● Co-host and set up a student-centered annual art shows

● Wrote and awarded a grant for Donors Choose
● Active member in Student Intervention Team
● WASC Focus Group Leader (Culture)