Meagan Pennington
EDUCATOR
CONTACT
Phone:
847-528-1723
Email:
mpenn92@gmail.com
ePortfolio:
meagan-pennington.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Arts in Education:
Curriculum and Instruction-
Tentative completion date July
2020
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Education-
May 2014
Major-Elementary Education
Middle School Endorsements-
Language Arts, Science, and Social
Science
Certification-Professional Educator
License in the State of Illinois
AFFILIATIONS
Staff Boosters Team
(2018-Present)- New Berlin
Elementary
Career Day Team
(2018-Present)- New Berlin
Elementary
Book Club Sponsor
(2016-2018)-Macomb
Junior High School
REFERENCES
Provided upon request.
PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
My teaching philosophy is based on creating connections. Every year I strive to
have my students connect to one another, to teachers, their community and
other students globally. It is my goal to help my students become productive
global citizens by fostering their desire to learn through creating connections to
those both near and far.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
5th Grade teacher-New Berlin Elementary School,
New Berlin, IL Aug 2018-Present
• Instructed 5th grade students in a self-contained classroom
• Set up effective behavioral plans and individualized instruction
• Facilitated classroom activities to develop students social, emotional and
physical development
• Reading curriculum based on Kristina Smekens model along with Guided
Reading
7-8th Grade Teacher-Macomb Junior High School,
Macomb, IL Aug. 2016-May 2018
• Instructed one section of 7th Grade ELA, 7th grade Social Studies, 8th
Grade ELA, 8th Grade Science
• Created Global connections through the Global Read Aloud
• Orchestrated student-led community service project
• Focused on Project Based Learning and real world application of skills
• Reading Instruction modeled after Donalyn Miller’s The Book Whisperer
5th Grade Teacher-LaHarpe Elementary School,
LaHarpe, IL Aug. 2015-May 2016
Instructed 5th grade students in a self-contained classroom
• Created and executed curriculum aligned to IL Common Core Standards
• Adapted lessons for whole and small group instruction
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proven classroom management effectiveness using PBIS and RCD
• Dedicated to building a positive school community; active leader and enthusiastic in
planning and using community and global connections
• Proven ability to address group and individual needs within a culturally and socio-
economically
diverse classroom
• Developed, implemented, and evaluated learning segments appealing to multiple
learning styles
• Experienced teaching ages birth through 14 years
• Proficient in Office365, Skyward, Edmodo, Google Drive, Plickers, and iPad technology
• SMART Board and technology integration into lessons