Megan Killilea M.S.Ed
About Megan Killilea M.S.Ed
Megan Killilea M.S.Ed is an experienced teacher currently working at Elevate K-12 in Madrid, Spain. She has previously taught at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and TEK Language Centre, and holds degrees in Political Science and Urban Education.
Work at Elevate K-12
Megan Killilea has been working at Elevate K-12 as a Teacher since 2021. In this role, she develops and implements formative and summative assessments aligned with the Elevate K-12 curriculum. She utilizes student data analysis to customize lessons, ensuring optimal student growth and mastery of grade-level standards. Her commitment to enhancing lesson rigor and student engagement is evident through her weekly collaboration with an Academic Coach.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current position, Megan Killilea worked at Miami-Dade County Public Schools as a Middle School English Teacher from 2017 to 2020, where she was part of Teach for America. She also served as an In School Coordinator at Guitars Over Guns at Brownsville Middle School for 10 months during the 2019-2020 school year. Following her time in Miami, she worked at TEK Language Centre in Madrid from 2022 to 2023, and as an Auxiliar de Conversación for Comunidad de Madrid from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Megan Killilea holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education at the University of Miami, earning a Master of Education in Urban Education and Leadership in 2020. Her academic background supports her expertise in educational practices and curriculum development.
Teaching Methodology
In her teaching practice, Megan Killilea focuses on developing assessments that are tailored to meet the needs of her students. She emphasizes the importance of data analysis in her lessons, using insights to drive student engagement and academic success. Her approach reflects a commitment to fostering an effective learning environment.