Megan Buchanan https://meganebuchanan.weebly.

com/
megan.buchanan@mymhc.ab.ca

My mission as a teacher is to create an environment where students feel empowered and excited to learn. I
work hard to be a teacher who makes a positive difference in the lives of students and inspires them to
achieve their full potential. I strive to create a classroom where mental health, open-mindedness,
inclusiveness, and fairness are a top priority.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Mount Royal University Graduating April 2021
With Medicine Hat College Cohort College Honour Roll
Medicine Hat, AB
Dedicated curriculum courses in Math, Social Studies, Art, Physical Education, Science, Music,
and English Language Arts. As well as courses in Indgienous Perspectives and Inclusive
Education.

Procedures/Ethics for The Medical Office & Medical Terminology Jan 2013 – May 2013
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB

High School Diploma June 2012

Consul School Honor Roll
Consul, SK

Teaching Experience
Extended Practicum II - 12 weeks- Teaching 100% for 5 weeks Jan - April 2021
Grade 6 - Crestwood School, Medicine Hat, AB
In this class I taught 24 students, 3 of which had IEP's and two ELL students. Students have varied
reading and writing abilities and require differentiation. I planned my own units, lessons and
assessments.

Practicum I - 5 Weeks - Teaching 50% for 3 weeks Nov- Dec 2019

Herald Elementary School, Medicine Hat, AB
I taught ELA, science, social, physical education, and art classes. I had 18 students in this
classroom, a large number of which were at a pre-primer reading and writing level which required
a lot of differentiation. I created my own units and lesson plans and worked on classroom
management

ARED 310 Field Experience: - 5 weeks - 15 hrs in Classroom Oct - Nov 2018
5th Grade - River Heights Elementary - Medicine Hat, AB
This practicum was art focused. My partner teacher and I taught art class for 2 hours a week to a
Grade 5 class. We created an art project which not only met art curriculum outcomes, but was
integrated with other curricular outcomes that the teacher was working on.

Education Assistant–Winnifred Colony (Grades 3-4) April 2018 – June 2018

Prairie Rose School Division - Dunmore, AB
Supported the principal to deliver the Program of Studies to students. Due to the unique nature of
the position. I was allowed to plan some content and delivered most content.

EDTS 371 Field Experience - 25 hrs in Classroom Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
Grade 4 - Vincent Massey Elementary, Medicine Hat, AB
This practicum was literacy focused and I spent most of my time working with a leveled reading
group who were behind their grade level. I also worked with running records.
Education Assistant – Kindergarten Program at Winnifred Colony April 2017 – June 2017
Prairie Rose School Division - Dunmore, AB
Due to the unique nature of this position, I delivered most of the program on my own to one
student, and was allowed to plan many parts of the content.

Practicum - Year 1 - 60 hours in Classroom Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Medicine Hat, AB
This practicum was in year one and was mostly observation. I taught approximately 2 lessons
during my time there and helped individual students.

Work Experience
Employment Outreach Counselor - Summer Student June 2020 - Aug 2020
REDIworks, Medicine Hat, AB
Worked as a summer student to support adults with disabilities at work and within the community.

Family and Youth Programing Sept 2019 - June 2020

Victory Lutheran Church - Medicine Hat, AB
Ran the Youth group, Sunday school and Young Moms programming. Was in charge of planning
and running many youth events.

Support Worker for Children and Adults with Disabilities (Casual) Jan 2018 - March 2020
Core Association, Medicine Hat, AB
Supported children and adults out in the community and within a day program. Supported
programing goals and helped build relationships.

Support Worker for Children with Disabilities Dec 2016 – Jan 2018
Next Step Residential Services, Medicine Hat, AB
Supported children with disabilities out in the community. Supported programing goals and helped
build relationships.

Courses & Certificates

- First Aid & CPR-C Course - Firearm Safety Course
- Motivation and Reinforcement Certificate - Common Behavior Strategies Certificate
- Introductions to Disabilities Certificate

Volunteer Experience
Supervision Support -Teen Youth Group Sept. 2016 – Sept 2019
Victory Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, AB
Young Entrepreneur Program Feb – April 2017
Mother Theresa School, Medicine Hat, AB
Student Ambassador Sept 2012 – May 2013
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, AB
Vets Assistant April – June 2011
Grasslands Animal Clinic, Maple Creek, SK
Figure Skating Program Assistant Nov – Feb (2006 - 2011)
Consul Figure Skating Club, Consul, SK
Camp Counsellor June - Aug (2009/2010/2012)
Camp Shegabec, Cypress Hills, SK