Megan P.

Woolard
184 Emerson Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(757) 719-4060 woolarmp@dukes.jmu.edu

Education James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Master of Arts in Teaching, expected May 2015
Professional Education Licensure Program: Elementary Education (PreK-6)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Minor: Elementary
Education
Concentration: Math and Science; Algebra 1 Endorsement
Cumulative GPA: 3.7; Education GPA: 3.9
Study Abroad in Orotina, Costa Rica: Summer 2014 Study Abroad in
London, England:
Summer 2012
Elementary
ExperiencePracticum Student, Grade 4, John Wayland Elementary, Rockingham, VA,
January 2015- Present
Gathered a collection of classroom technology techniques such as the
Dojo iPad application, Draggo online cite organizer, etc.
Used Spelling City for spelling practice and tests
Student Teacher, Grade 2, Bessie Weller Elementary, Staunton City, VA,
October- December 2014
Implemented an attention grabber that was picked up by other teachers
Planned lessons that incorporated learning centers and differentiation in
Math for graphing and review units
Developed skills for working with co-workers and administration
Designed and differentiated lessons with a hands-on, minds-on learning
style for Social Studies in a Native American unit, and Science Fossil,
Habitats, and Magnets units
Initiated morning meetings daily to enhance the classroom community
Student Teaching, Grade 3, Cub Run Elementary, Rockingham County, VA,
August- October 2014
Worked with families to better understand students and student learning
patterns
Incorporated a variety of instructional strategies for math instruction and
utilized math games daily
Differentiated lessons in all subjects in order to reach all learning levels
Demonstrated growth in classroom management skills
Improved my knowledge of teaching strategies and styles
Study Abroad, Classroom Volunteer, Primary School, Orotina, Costa Rica,
Summer 2014
Expanded my knowledge of English Language Learners
Learned empathy for ELL learning experiences and family life by being
on the other side of the language experience
Gained a deeper understanding of the need to incorporate students past
experiences into content instruction

Practicum Student, Grade 5, Clymore Elementary, Augusta County, VA, Fall

2013

Experienced CAF reading program

Conducted Ganske spelling inventories
Worked heavily on math remediation with several students and helped
advance students grades in terms of multiplication and division
Directed writing workshops with small groups

Practicum Student, Grade 1, Greene County Primary, Greene County, VA,

Fall 2012

Participated in the implementation of Daily 5 Reading and Daily 4 Math

rotations
Taught centers with attention to early literacy development
Completed in-depth case study of one student about child development
in terms of language, cognitive, social, and physical development

Related
Substitute Teacher, Rockingham County, VA, Spring 2015
Experience Day Care Assistant, Sentara Health and Fitness Center, Hampton, VA,
Summer 2013
Addressed disciplinary issues and maintained a safe environment for the
children in attendance
Developed intrapersonal skills and skills in parent communication
Acquired skills in computer check in systems
Gained an understanding of a safe child environment
William & Mary Summer Enrichment Program, Williamsburg, VA, Summer
2011 and 2012
Worked with Talented and Gifted students in the areas of Math,
Technology, Science and Art
Increased familiarity with computer programming systems (Scratch,
LEGO Mindstorms)
Learned from several different teachers, classes, subjects, and age
ranges in terms of teaching styles, classroom management, and
effective practices
Explore More Discovery Museum, Aid, Harrisonburg, VA, Fall 2012
STEM Educators Conference, James Madison University, Spring 2014 and
2015
NASA lead
Attended multiple sessions on various aspects of STEM lesson planning,
STEM activities, and their effectiveness
Participated in NASA leader run STEM demonstrations
Obtained instructional tips for teaching math skills from simple
arithmetic to probability and statistics
Activities,
Skills &
Honors

CPR and First Aid Certified

Skilled in Microsoft Office
Skilled in Weebly, an online website generator
Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society
Volunteered for local school tutoring programs

Attended professional development conferences and seminars in order

to advance skills
Partook and attended professional teacher panels
Member, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Deans List, James Madison University, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012,
Spring 2013,
Presidents List, James Madison University, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, James Madison University, Bachelor of
Science
IRB (Institutional Review Board) Approval for Inquiry Project, James
Madison
University, Spring 2015