Megan Thompson

3155 Hubal SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 403-6637
http://megsteachingportfolio.weebly.com
thomp964@msu.edu

Objective:
To obtain an elementary teaching position where I will provide an appropriately challenging and caring learning
environment.

Education:
Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Post Bachelorette Teaching Certification Internship Program
12 graduate hours in graduate study of teaching and curriculum

August 2014-May 2015

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education with a focus in Language Arts
Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Urban Education Cohort Program
GPA 3.69 with Honors

August 2010-May 2014

Field Experience:
Year-long Internship- 4th Grade
Burton Elementary School, Grand Rapids, Michigan

August 2014-May 2015

Created lesson plans and unit plans independently and collaboratively with the 4 th grade team

Developed class management plans for academic and behavior areas

Organized and led differentiated small group discussions in literacy and writing

Involved in service programs in a school with 95% Free-Reduced Price meal eligibility rate

Elementary Classroom Field Placement- 1st Grade

Post Oak Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan

Facilitated and organized leveled small group ability level writing centers

Guided students in differentiated group math activities

Constructed and taught math, science, writing, and reading lessons

TESOL Field Placement- 6th-8th Grade

Mac Donald Middle School, Lansing, Michigan

September 2013-May 2014

January 2014-May 2014

Planned and instructed vocabulary lessons for English Language Speakers

Managed small group discussions on world cultures in multiple book clubs

Tutored students in math and reading after school

Other Experience:
Residence Education-Housing Services Resident Assistant
Residential Business Program, East Lansing, Michigan

August 2013-May 2014

Created and maintained a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for over 40 residents
Connected new residents with campus resources and programs to enhance MSU experience

Designed and implemented programming to engage residents and promote diversity

Service Center Representative- Desk Receptionist

East Neighborhood Residence Halls, East Lansing, Michigan

Assisted Residents with housing problems and concerns

Trained new hires on computer system and desk responsibilities

Organized room and board accommodations for student housing

October 2011-May 2014

Professional Development:

Burton SIOP Professional Development, Grand Rapids, Michigan

February 2015

Fire Up! Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan

October 2014

I Am a Teacher Expo Conference, East Lansing, Michigan

Kappa Delta Pi Expo Conference, Dallas, Texas

Dia De La Mujer Conference, East Lansing, Michigan

March 2012 and March 2014

October 2013
March 2011

Activities/Honors:
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
President, Epsilon Kappa Chapter, Michigan State University

Coordinated and oversaw all general membership and executive board meetings

Organized chapter programs, fundraisers, and activities

Vice President Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education

College of Education Academic Board Representative
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
Sister to Sister Diversity Executive Board Member
Communications 100 MSU Student Section Leader

April 2013-May 2014

April 2012-April 2013

August 2012-August 2013
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
February 2011-Spring 2013
January 2011-May 2011
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Deans List

August 2010-May 2014

References:
Ena St. Germain
Mentor Teacher, Burton Elementary
Email: stgermaine@grps.org
School Phone: (616)-819-1935

Mary Keeton
Field Instructor, Michigan State
Email: keetonm1@msu.edu
Cell Phone: (616)- 844-8808

Ron Caniff
Superintendent, Grandville Schools
Email: rcaniff@gpsbulldogs.org
Cell Phone: (616)-254-6571