Megan Nicole Majerle

1214 4 St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (218) 428-5328 maje0095@umn.edu

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Objective Hard working and dedicated educator, looking to use my leadership skills along
with my
education experience to obtain a position as a full time elementary
teacher.
Education
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Graduation: May, 2016
College of Education and Human Development
Masters of Education
GPA: 3.9/4.0
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Graduation: May, 2015
College of Education and Human Development
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
GPA: 3.3/4.0
Accent through University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Duration: May-July 2014
Study Abroad, Rome, Italy
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Experience
Co teacher. Lincoln Elementary School, White Bear Lake, MN.
September 2015- June 2016

Taught students of all abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities,
students with ADHD, as well as gifted and talented students. Collaborated with a co
teacher in order to plan and differentiate instruction and materials in order to
promote equity in the classroom.
Focused deeply on literacy, promoting students reading fluency and independent
writing skills through readers theater, Daily Five framework, and Reciprocal Teaching.
Took part in the math initiative team within the school, planning a school-wide math
mania hour, as well as gathering tools for teachers to have access to relevant math
resources such as a building-wide Google doc. with anchor activities as well as new
instructional math books for teachers.
Promoted Cognitively Guided Instruction as well as the implementation of Number
Talks
Taught science and engineering using inquiry-based pedagogy. Grouped students to
work in cooperative learning groups to foster collaboration skills during content
instruction. Used FOSS curriculum to teach subjects such as electricity, magnetism,
designing a water filter, and designing an alarm system circuit.

Education Intern. Pitigliani Community Center, Rome, Italy.

Summer 2014

Worked with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in a summer
program to plan activities, help with childcare, and assist in summer learning.
Tutored an ELL high school student, developing her English for summer school.

Practicums. Twin Cities area Elementary Schools.

2013-2015
Taught and observed in the following schools: Marcy Open School, Brimhall
Elementary School, and Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School.
Gained experience in three very diverse schools, working with a variety of students
and teachers to increase my concept of differing schools contexts.
Assisted and observed in a third grade general education classroom, leading literacy
lessons, answering student questions, and helping with classroom needs.
Participated in a semester-long special education practicum, working with students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 5-8. Assisted in student motivation and
behavior management in both a general education classroom setting as well as in the
special education resource room.
Focused on literacy for a semester, working with two individual students; one third
grader and a kindergartner. Used research-based assessments and activities in order
to increase students literacy skills and proficiency levels. Monitored student
progress, culminating in a functional behavior assessment.
Camp Counselor. University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN.
August 2015

May 2015-

Planned and executed summer camp activities for a wide range of children, from
ages 5-12.
Gained experience working with child protective services as well as caring for
children with disabilities.

Nanny
2011-2013

Cared for a young girl from the time she was 11-13 as her summer nanny. Provided
meal preparation, drove her to events, supervised swimming and pool activities.
Prepared activities including crafts, games, and educational work and planned
outings to provide an enriched summer experience.

Professional Associations and Organizations

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity
2011- Present

November

Social chair from 2014-2015, Philanthropy Chair Assistant from 2013-2014, New
Member Educator Assistant from 2012-2013.
Planned and executed events for over 250 people, while working with a budget to
ensure ethical decision-making.
Organized and oversaw philanthropy events, raising money for charity.

Minnesota Miss Amazing Pageant. (Pageant for girls with disabilities)

2012-2016

Director of Half Day Volunteers for the 2016 event.

Organized and directed over 100 volunteers, providing instructions, guidance, as well
as keeping track of jobs to ensure that everything was run smoothly and jobs got
done promptly and correctly.

Certifications

CPR certified, American Red Cross.

Minnesota licensed teacher. Elementary Education licensure, K-6. (June 2016)