MEGHANN G.

KERLEY
8 Howard Dr.
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 569-8727
kerl1943@mail.plattsburgh.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a job in teaching that allows for continuous growth, opportunity and challenge.

EDUCATION

SUNY PLATTSBURGH, December 13, 2008

Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education grades 1-6

CERTIFICATION

Initial Certificate- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher- Plattsburgh District- (Sept 2009 to Present)

49 Broad St. Plattsburgh, NY 12972 (518) 957-6000.
• Substitute in grade levels K-5 at three different school (Bailey Avenue, Oak Street and Momot)

Substitute Teacher- NAC Elementary- (March 2008- Present)

5586 Route 11, Ellenburgh Depot, NY 12935 (518) 594-3968.
• Substitute in grade levels K-5
• One Month sick leave in 5th grade (Colleen Anstett)
• Two week sick leave in Kindergarten (Kim Lashway)

Student Teaching- Saranac Elementary- (Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2008)

18 Picketts Corners Road, Saranac, NY 12981
First Placement - Second Grade – PDE: Violet Meosch
• Implemented phonics instruction using Fundation program
• Developed a unit on classifying animals, habitats, and adaptations
• Taught spelling, math, science, and reading
Second Placement - Fourth Grade – PDE: Darlene Long
• Developed a unit on Colonial America.
• Orchestrated a “Colonial Craft Day” where parents were invited to help facilitate activities.
• Collaborated with school’s librarian to complete a research project with students.
• Taught social studies, math, reading, and spelling

Writing Tutor (2007 Spring and Fall Semesters)

SUNY Plattsburgh Claude J. Clarke Learning Center
• Peer Tutoring Program, individual and walk-in appointments

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Workshop - (Oct 26, 2007) Using local government records in the classroom. A six-hour workshop at the North
Country Teacher Resource Center.
• Project Wild training course (September 2007)