Megan Tvedt

About Megan Tvedt

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Experience

1. Stem Teacher - Orinda Academy

   Orinda Academy

   Nov 2016 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Teach chemistry, physics, math and coding to high school students. Design and implement lesson plans. Designed science program with included optional honors track.Experience Orinda Academy: An independent school that supports you!At OA, we are dedicated to helping every student succeed. We put a rigorous curriculum within reach of every student and challenge them to excel beyond what they thought possible.Four decades and hundreds of successful alumni are the legacy of Orinda Academy.Orinda Academy was established in 1982 to serve kids who don’t thrive in standard high schools and middle schools. OA\'s founder—Ron Graydon—wanted to address various learning differences that make it hard for students to reach their potential in conventional classrooms, including students who find large campuses and classes overwhelming.Orinda Academy continues to be geared to individual needs, as well as engaging and adaptable to different learning styles. Our teachers know how to run engaging classrooms that meet the needs of students.In the beautiful hills of the East Bay, Orinda Academy is an award-winning, accredited, independent school dedicated to creating a personalized learning environment for all students. Our graduates are equipped with the tools of self-advocacy and a love of learning, ready to change the world and make a difference.Accreditation and Associations:Orinda Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS), the California Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC), and the East Bay Independent Schools Association (EBISA).College Bound:Approximately 95% of OA graduates matriculate to a four-year college or university.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Atmospheric Chemistry

  2011 — 2016

• Lane Community College

  Associate of Science (AS), Science, Math

  2001 — 2004

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics

  2004 — 2006