Lauren Megan Epperson

(270) 608-8463 | lepperson1@murraystate.edu

Education
● Murray State University; Murray, KY | Bachelors of Arts, English Education, 8-12; Spring 2018
English Education Area, 8-12 Emphasis
Cumulative GPA: 3.54 | English Ed/Secondary Certification Coursework GPA: 3.75 |
Professional Education Certification Coursework GPA: 4.0.
Dean’s List: Two (2) Semesters.

Certification:
● Kentucky Statement of Eligibility: English Education, Secondary certification (8-12), May 2018.
Classroom Experience:
● Murray Middle School; Murray, KY | Teacher Assisting, Eighth Grade English; February 24, 2015.
Assisted Murray State University Professor, Dr. Barbara Cobb and Dr. Debbie Bell, in teaching a workshop over
Hamlet to Mrs. Coulson’s English class.
● Murray Middle School; Murray, KY | Teacher Assisting, Eighth Grade English; March 7, 2016.
Assisted Murray State University Professor, Dr. Barbara Cobb, in teaching a workshop over Julius Caesar to Mrs.
Coulson’s English class.
● Murray Middle School; Murray, KY | Teacher Assisting, Eighth Grade English; March 7, 2017.
Assisted Murray State University Professor, Dr. Barbara Cobb, in teaching a workshop over Romeo and Juliet to Mrs.
Coulson’s English class.
● Murray State University; Murray, KY | Substitute Volunteer Teaching, ENG 105; March 30, 2017.
Taught a class on MLA citations for Murray State University Professor, Dr. Andy Black, while he was out of town.
● Trigg County High School; Cadiz, KY | Practicum Teaching Assignment, English IV; Spring 2017.
Planned and delivered instruction, based on Common Core Standards in English, while maintaining an engaging and
safe learning environment. Worked closely with cooperating teacher, Christina Ethridge.
● Marshall County High School; Benton, KY | Extended Practicum Teaching Assignment, AP Language and
Composition; Fall 2017.
Planned and delivered extensive instruction, based on Common Core Standards in English, while maintaining an
engaging and safe learning environment. Interacted appropriate with parent/guardians of students, designed
assessments, and worked closely with cooperating teacher, Tessa Powell.

Practicum/Student Teaching Experience:

● AP Literature, English III, English III Honors, English IV, Grades 11-12: Hopkins County Central High School;
Madisonville, KY; Spring 2018.
● AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, Grades 11-12: Marshall County High School; Benton, KY; Fall 2017.
Completed 118 hours and 35 minutes.
● 12th Grade English, Dual Credit English 102, Grades 11-12: Trigg County High School; Cadiz, KY; Spring 2017.
Completed 79 hours and 55 minutes.
Work/Internship Experience:
● Department of English and Philosophy, Murray State University.
Murray, KY | Student Worker; September 2014-May 2017.
● The Murray State News, Murray State University.
Murray, KY | Staff Writer; August 2015-December 2015.
● Racer Writing Center Internship, Murray State University.
Murray, KY | Intern, Writing Consultant; August 2016-December 2016.
● Racer Writing Center, Murray State University.
Murray, KY | Writing Consultant, Supervisor; January 2017-December 2017.

Workshops Taught:
● “Engaging Your Writing Process: A Guide To The Basics,” September 20, 2017. Racer Writing Center.
● “Back To The Basics: How To Write A Great Paper From The Ground Up,” November 16, 2016. Racer Writing
Center.
● “Petrarchan Romance and Education: Engaging Students in Reading,” February 24, 2018. KCTE/LA Conference.
Key Skills:
● Computer:
Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail, and Infinite Campus.
 Knowledgeable of educational technology tools and programs, such as Quizlet, Kahoot!, Plickers, Wordpress, etc.
● Classroom:
Strong classroom management skills and ability to create natural rapport with students.
● Personal:
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Strong collaboration skills.

Campus Activities:
● Conversation Partner Program, Murray State University.
Conversation partner participant, Spring 2015.
● National Council of Teachers of English (Student Affiliate), Murray State University.
President- Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017.
Vice President- Spring 2016.
Outreach and Activities Officer- Fall 2015.
● Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts Conference.
Session Presider- Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017.
Presenter- Spring 2018, “Petrarchan Romance and Education: Engaging Students in Reading.”
● English Student Organization, Murray State University.
President- Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017.
Secretary- Fall 2017.
● Medieval Play Troupe, Murray State University
Performer in “The Nun’s Priest Tale” at Longwood University, Spring 2016.
● Baptist Campus Ministries member, Fall 2014-Spring 2018.
● Notations Creative Writing Journal, Murray State University.
Author of “Black Dirt,” published Spring 2017.
Assistant Editor for Spring 2017.
● Steeplechase, an ORCA Student Journal.
Author of undergraduate research article,“The Absent Father in Jane Eyre,” published Fall 2017.

Awards:
● KPA 2nd Best Business/Agribusiness Story of 2015, for “Low hemp harvest yield expected,” published through The
Murray State News.
● 2018 Murray State University Who’s Who Award.

Publications:

● The Murray State News, Murray State University.

“Mocktails Slam: opportunity for LGBT to express themselves,” published August 28, 2015.
“Malfunctioning dryer in Hart Residential College causes scare,” published September 4, 2015.
“Professors call for statue’s removal in Frankfort,” published September 11, 2015.
“Low hemp harvest yield expected,” published September 18, 2015.
“Retired professors to discuss desegregation,” published September 25, 2015.
“Faculty forum addresses methods of teaching diversity,” published October 16, 2015.
● Notations Creative Writing Journal, Murray State University.
“Black Dirt,” published Spring 2017.
● Steeplechase, an ORCA Student Journal.
“The Absent Father in Jane Eyre,” published Fall 2017.

Professional Development Workshops Attended:

● “Using Pre-20th Century Literature to Engage 21st Century Readers,” presented by Michelle Stie-Buckles and Aubrey
Ludwig. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “Developing Passion and Practice in Young Readers: Connecting Adolescent Literature to the Classics,” presented by
Jonathan S. Cullick. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “You Betcha Students Can Really Navigate Complex Text!” presented by Sarah Reed and Beth Fuller. KCTE/LA,
February 27-28, 2015.
● “Growing Successful Student Storytellers,” presented by Mary Hamilton, Octavia Sexton, Cynthia Changaris, and
Betsy Fleischer. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “Let ‘Em Talk!” presented by Tracy Huelsman and Jennifer Cox. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “Write It and Fight It: Discussion-Based Learning in Science,” presented by Garris Landon Stroud, Zachary Lisanby,
and Tammy Horton. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “Trudging Through Reality: Vietnam War Literature,” presented by Danielle Geier. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “The Mysteries of Research,” presented by Lisa C. Wallin. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “Beyond the Core: Motivating Kids to Read, Write, Speak and Think in all Disciplines,” presented by Dr. ReLeah
Cosset Lent. KCTE/LA, February 27-28, 2015.
● “An Evening with George Ella: Literacy Training,” presented by George Ella Lyon. PAWP/PALA, November 9, 2015.
● “Writing is a Medicine: Using Metaphor to Engage Reluctant Writers.” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “Poetry in Paper Towns.” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “Changing the Reader: A Unit on Holes.” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “Dual-Credit + AP: From Frenemies to BFFS.” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “Order in the Classroom!” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “Critical Hip Hop Literacy.” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “General Session: Amplifying & Enriching ELA Teaching Practices.” KCTE/LA, February 25, 2017.
● “The Connection Between Social Skills and Literacy for Students with Autism,” presented by Kelly Teague and Amy
Driskill. ECET2WKY, December 2, 2017.
● “Tackling Teaching: Do You Feel Prepared?” presented by Stephanie Helton Beason. ECET2WKY, December 2,
2017.
● “Get them Talking, Thinking and Doing: Engagement Strategies for Literacy,” presented by Holly Bloodworth.
ECET2WKY, December 2, 2017.