Megan Gabler Runnells

21896 Michigan Lane

Lake Forest, California, 92630
714-928-3117
mrunnells@holyfamilyk8.org

WORK EXPERIENCE
GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Garden Grove, CA
Instructional Assistant, Sep 2001 Jun 2002
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students
or those with physical and mental disabilities.
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to
reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Orange, CA

Substitute Teacher, Aug 2002 May 2003

DIOCESE OF ORANGE, Orange County, CA

Substitute Teacher, Sep 2002 Jun 2003
Substitute teacher for various parochial schools in Orange Diocese.

HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL, Orange, CA

6th Grade Teacher, Sep 2004 Present
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and
interests.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students'
behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time
that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement
presentations.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to
maintain and improve professional competence.

EDUCATION
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Minor - Studio Art
Liberal Studies with emphasis on Elementary Education

National University, Costa Mesa, CA

Teacher Credential + Masters in Education units

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Student Council Moderator - 2005 to present
Technology Certification: O.C. Department of Education - 2007
Thinking Map Trainer of Trainers - 2008
Rick Morris: New Management training - 2009, 2012
Daily 5/CAFE training - 2015
Religious Education certification - ongoing
Attendee of various professional development (SMC - Math conferences, Curriculum Mapping,
Blended Learning, etc.) - ongoing
21896 Michigan Lane Lake Forest, California, 92630 714-928-3117 mrunnells@holyfamilyk8.org
21896 Michigan Lane Lake Forest, California, 92630 714-928-3117 mrunnells@holyfamilyk8.org