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Megan Garrett

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Current Address: 301 15 St NW, Apt 5007, Charlottesville, VA 22903


Permanent Address: 51 Millard Ct, Sterling, VA 20165

mag6qf@virginia.edu
(703) 599-3623

EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Curry School of Education
Master of Teaching, Elementary Education
Certification in Elementary Education, K-6

Expected May 2015

College of Arts & Sciences


Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Expected May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher
November 2014-Present
Falls Church City Schools, Falls Church, VA
Substitute taught first grade class for a full week (most substantial experience thus far as a substitute teacher)
Implemented lesson plans while being flexible towards student needs and unexpected circumstances
Communicated and interacted with parents on a field trip, a classroom event, and by phone/email as needed
Student Teacher
August 2014-December 2014
Mount Daniel Elementary School, Falls Church, VA
Created and implemented differentiated lesson plans and units in a first grade classroom
Applied classroom management strategies to maintain a positive classroom community
Developed strong relationships with mentor teacher, paraprofessional, and students in the classroom
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Reading and Math Tutor
May 2013-Present
Sterling, VA
Tutored children aged 4-13 in reading and/or math
Worked closely with parents to determine childrens specific needs and to communicate progress
Wrote and executed lesson plans for each student for weekly/biweekly tutoring sessions
After School Program Teacher & Summer Camp Leader
June 2010-Present
Tiger Den Martial Arts, Sterling, VA
Used behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and welcoming environment
Helped students with homework and developed additional exciting educational activities
Planned and led weekly educational science projects for two groups of children (aged 4-7 and 8-12)
Teacher Cadet Program Participant
August 2009-June 2010
Potomac Falls High School, Sterling, VA
Learned the foundations of educational policy and teaching methods
Observed and worked closely with a mentor teacher in a second grade classroom
Created and taught lesson plans, assisted teacher in leading activities, and formed strong bonds with students
INVOLVEMENT & AWARDS
Virginia Society for Technology in Education, Member
March 2014-Present
Sigma Delta Tau, Member
October 2011-Present
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award, Praxis II, Elementary Education Content Knowledge
December 2014
Sigma Delta Tau, Webmistress
January 2012-January 2013
Madison House, Daycare Center & School Volunteer, University of Virginia
January 2011-May 2012

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