Megan Duffard

1331 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S

College Station, TX 77840
Cell: 979-777-3480
Email: megan.duffard@gmail.com
Education
Spring 2014

June-December 2013
August 2011-May 2013
August 2008 -May 2011
Employment
Summer 2016
Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Fall 2010-Spring 2014

Volunteer Experience
Summer & Fall 2016

Spring 2016

Spring 2014
Fall 2013

Summer 2010

Spring 2009

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Special Education
GPA: 3.91
Expected graduation date: December 2016
Blinn Junior College, Bryan, Texas
University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, Texas
Brazos Christian High School, Bryan, Texas
Cloud 9 Baby, College Station, Texas
Worked as a retail associate providing customer service,
restocking merchandise and handling transactions
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool, College Station, Texas
Worked as a teacher assistant in a four year old classroom
Led activities for students during extended care
Central Baptist Church Nursery, Bryan, Texas
Worked as a caregiver for children aged 6 months 4 years
Taught Sunday school lessons with a provided curriculum
Tutoring
Provided ELA instruction once a week for a high school student
with a learning disability
Texas A&M PATHS Program
Volunteered as a peer mentor for students with disabilities
Designed lessons for weekly student meetings
Anson Jones Elementary School, Bryan, Texas
Volunteered as a tutor in a fourth grade dual-language classroom
Special Olympics, College Station, Texas
Helped run the Bocce ball tournament by explaining rules,
keeping score, and encouraging participants
St. Josephs Hospital Volunteer (21 hours)
Worked as a front desk receptionist
Assisted patients with navigating the hospital
Mexico Mission Trip
Helped clean an orphanage and paint a local church with group
members, practicing cooperation and teamwork.
Developed organizational abilities and leadership skills by
designing various games and activities to entertain the children
at the orphanage.
Assisted in the construction of homes for impoverished families
Led Vacation Bible School activities for children in the area

Other Experience
General Education Methods (176 hours)
Spring 2015
Alton Bowen Elementary School, Bryan I.S.D.
Kindergarten classroom
Assisted mentor teacher and worked with students during small
group lessons, learning valuable communication skills
Designed and implemented multiple whole-class lessons, gaining
leadership and practical hands-on teaching experience
Guided students with effective classroom management strategies
Special Education Methods (164 hours)
Fall 2015
Oakwood Intermediate School, College Station I.S.D.
Content Mastery classroom
Assisted mentor teacher with classroom management
Gave assessments to students, assisted students in completing
assignments, conducted social skills lessons and helped re-teach
material
Gained knowledge of how to implement re-teaching strategies,
develop behavioral intervention plans, and effectively document
student progress
Greens Prairie Elementary School, College Station I.S.D.
Life Skills classroom
Worked with mentor teacher and paraprofessionals to develop
lesson plans to meet the needs of students with low-incidence
disabilities
Observed ARD meetings and occupational therapy services
Student Teaching (15 weeks)
Fall 2016
Rock Prairie Elementary, College Station I.S.D.
Life Skills classroom
Conducted behavioral and instructional interventions
Developed relationships with parents, paraprofessionals and
general education teachers, and learned strategies for effective
communication
Planned, taught and differentiated instruction for students with
disabilities
Documented student progress, developed PLAAFP statements
and student goals, and participated in ARD meetings
Experienced four weeks of full responsibility
Honors and Awards
Spring 2014-Spring 2015
Spring 2013
Fall 2011

Texas Public Education Grant

Wiese Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Leadership Scholarship

Professional Organizations
Fall 2014

Student Council for Exceptional Children Student member

Other Organizations
Fall 2013-Fall 2014

Sigma Phi Lambda Historian

References

Available Upon Request