MEGAN COLSON

2001 S. Old Mill Dr., Pocomoke City, MD 21851

(514) 206 - 6046 | megan.colson@mail.mcgill.ca
Website: mcolson.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment as an English Language Arts teacher.
EDUCATION
McGill University
Masters of Arts, Teaching and Learning
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, English Specialist and History Minor

Graduated December 2015

Overall GPA: 3.93
Graduated May 2014
Overall GPA: 3.52

WORK EXPERIENCE
John Paul I Junior High School
Student Teacher, English Language Arts and Digital Music

September 2015 - December 2015

Montreal, QC

- Independently designed, taught, and graded for multiple English units for Grades 7 and 8, covering a vast variety
of texts and themes
- Designed exercises for and co-instructed a beginner music class that taught music reading and preliminary
keyboard skills
Trafalgar School for Girls
Student Teacher, English Language Arts and Ethics and Religious Culture

January 2015 - April 2015

Montreal, QC

- Performed a variety of classroom duties, including lesson planning, supervising extracurriculars, attending staff
meetings, and teaching lessons with Grade 7 and 9 students
- Individually tutored and assisted students with coursework outside of regular class hours
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers Conference
Universal Design for Learning Conference

December 2015
May 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Universal Design for Learning Conference
Technical Support

May 2015
Montreal, QC

- Managed audio and visual equipment for presenters, including diagnostics and troubleshooting, at the Universal
Design for Learning educational conference
- Took detailed notes on various speakers presentations, which were later distributed digitally to attendees.
SKILLS
- Recognized during internships for excellent use of technology in the classroom; very familiar with both Windows
and Mac operating systems; fluent in Microsoft Office, Mac iWork
- Commended by supervisors for forging excellent connections with students and creating consistently engaging
and informative lessons
REFERENCES
Available upon request.