Margaret (Meg) Petersen
Bloomington
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher at St. Paul Public Schools, skilled in curriculum development and cross-cultural communication. Lover of detail orientation with proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively in fast-paced environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
10.2003 - 06.2025
- Developed dynamic lesson plans to increase student comprehension of different forms of literature and literary concepts.
- Assessed student performance and adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching methodologies and share best practices.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching approaches and educational technologies.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered student participation and collaboration.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained strong relationships with students, staff, parents and community members, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Adapted teaching materials for virtual learning platforms, ensuring continuity of education during remote learning periods.
- Promoted critical analysis and interpretation skills through in-depth discussions of literary works.
- Created positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN 05-2003
Skills
- Student motivation and support
- Problem-solving skills in classroom management
- Team teaching and organizing collaborative learning
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Curriculum development for literature analysis
- Cross-cultural communication
- Editing and proofreading
- Digital media presentations
- Grade and student records management
Timeline
English Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
10.2003 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Education
University of St. Thomas