MEGANROSE

5131 Avalon Way,

Bloomingdale, NJ, 07403
(845) 649 3852
rosem2494@gmail.com
www.teachermsrose.weebly.com

Elementary Teacher

OBJECTIVE
Utilize my passion for teaching and knowledge of educational philosophies, including Balanced
Literacy and the Kinesthetic Classroom, to obtain an elementary-level teaching position that allows
me to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

CERTIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

New Jersey Standard

Certification (1001) Elementary
School Teacher in Grades K-6
(March 2015)

Flocktown-Kossman Elementary School, Long Valley,

NJ Teacher 4th Grade, September 2015 June 2016

North Carolina Standard

Professional Certification
(00025) Elementary Education
Grades K-6 (September 2013)

Connecticut Initial Educator

Certification (013) Elementary
Kindergarten through Grade 6
(July 2012)

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, 2012
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
Cumulative GPA 3.87
Bachelor of Science,
Psychology, 2011
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
Cumulative GPA 3.38

Applied knowledge of Readers Workshop and

Balanced Literacy to develop units that complimented
the existing English/ Language Arts curriculum
Developed Kinesthetic-based lessons that actively
engaged students in learning and heightened
students interest in participating in class while
providing opportunities for problem solving and higherlevel thinking
Effectively planned and implemented Everyday
Mathematics lessons in a Math Workshop format
Implemented interactive-notebooks in Reading and
Language Arts to foster student engagement and
understanding of Common Core standards and skills
Utilized Raz-Kids and Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark
Assessment system for ongoing reading assessments
throughout the year
Managed Words Their Way in a diverse classroom
setting and implemented engaging spelling activities
that could be differentiated for each student and
allow for student choice
Incorporated the Empowering Writers program to
supplement Writers Workshop instruction
Supplemented Everyday Mathematics instruction with
matierials from Conquer Mathematics Grade 4 Training
Effectively implemented rigorous 4th grade Common
Core aligned curriculum in a high-achieving school
district

Continuedu

Rose Hill-Magnolia School, Rose Hill-Magnolia, NC

Teacher 5th Grade, September 2013-June 2015

Effectively planned and implemented Balanced Literacy lessons including Readers Workshop,
Guided Reading, Shared Reading, and Read-Aloud with Accountable Talk
Created interactive STEM lessons to facilitate science and math instruction
Implemented Writers Workshop as the 4th and 5th grade Lab teacher
Facilitated multi-cultural instruction in a classroom with a 75% ESL population
Modified curriculum for English Language Learners and various Special Education Students in the
regular education classroom by incorporating visual aids or by explaining the concepts in various
simpler steps
Compiled extensive data to ensure students success and monitor progress and growth
throughout the school year
Created data-driven lesson plans in all subject areas that engage students and facilitate the use
of the Common Core Instructional Framework

Island Montessori School, Wilmington, NC

Summer Reading Tutor, June 2014- July 2014

Tutored 3rd grade students to achieve a passing score on the North Carolina Read To Achieve
reading assessment
Worked one-on-one with struggling readers to improve comprehension and fluency skills
Utilized a wide range of resources to improve students word decoding skills
Effectively taught question-comprehension strategies and test-taking strategies to ensure student
success on the Read To Achieve reading assessment

Classical Studies Academy, Bridgeport, CT

Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade, September 2012-November 2012

Effectively taught 2nd grade in an inner-city environment

Restructured classroom behavioral plan to better fit the students and the environment

Cider Mill School, Wilton, CT

Student Teacher, January 2012-May 2012

Effectively managed a Responsive Classroom in a general ed. classroom with students of varying
academic abilities and learning styles
Administered Fountas and Pinnell reading benchmark assessments

RELATED TRAINING
Balanced Literacy
Readers Workshop
Guided Reading
Read Aloud with
Accountable Talk
Shared Reading

Resume: Megan Rose

Fountas and Pinnell Writers

Workshop Empowering
Writers
Reading A-Z and Raz Kids
Everyday Mathematics
Math Workshop Model

Conquering Mathematics
STEM
Discovery Education
Responsive Classroom
SMART Board Software
SMART Notebook

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