Megan Jeanne Fitzgibbons
14449 Range Park Road Poway, CA 92064 Phone: (619)995-4286 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position, teaching elementary students.
EDUCATION
University of San Diego M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction with Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential California State University, Channel Islands B.A. Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations, with a minor in Global Studies Ventura College A.A. General Liberal Arts and Science with a minor in Spanish Expected: May 2014
2009
2007
CERTIFICATES
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 2009
EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Teacher Epiphany Prep Charter School 2013-Present Kindergarten self-contained classroom A first year school where I teach two Kindergarten classes Math and ELA content, following the common core standards. Tasks include: Plan and carry out Math and ELA lessons and units for the class based on their social, economic and language needs. Work collaboratively with other teachers and school counselor to implement daily social skills and school norms. Coordinate with parents to attend home visits, in order to maintain and create a close community with the school and home. Student Teacher Jefferson International Baccalaureate Elementary School 2013-2013 1st grade self-contained classroom Part of the USD TEP program, I work with students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. Tasks include: Plan and carry out lessons and units for the class based on their social, economic and language needs. Created and implemented a literature circle group, of high level readers. Student Teacher Madison Elementary School 2012-2013 5th grade self-contained classroom Part of the USD TEP program, I work with students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. Tasks include: Promoted the four Cs of Madison Elementary in collaboration, critical thinking, communication and contribution Worked primarily with English Language Learners in small reading and writing groups. Private Nanny- San Diego 2012-2013 Nanny Caretaker for three girls, ages 1, 5 and 7. Tasks include: Organizing and creating appropriate activities inside and outside for the children. Assisting children with homework and creating educational activities to foster educational growth. Implementing daily routines. ISE Language Academy- Daejeon, South Korea 2010-2012 English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Kindergarten English Immersion Teacher Created and taught English classroom curriculum for Korean students, grades K-6. Created and taught Kindergarten curriculum for Korean students in English. Tasks included: Lesson planning, bringing in relevant and relatable material, grading, working with and introducing students to different technology in the classroom, daily classroom management and reflection, curriculum planning. Administered speaking, writing and reading proficiency tests. Organized and participated in two local English camps for low-income students from two participating schools. Taught after school English conversation classes for low level students.
Trained students to participate in speech, essay writing, and drama competitions. Organized a pen pal letter exchange between elementary students in America.
SKILLS
Strong background in teaching, research, education, and critical pedagogy, excellent communication skills, dedicated, creative, technology savvy (Microsoft Office, internet capable, Adobe Photoshop, Mac/PC capable, etc), proficient in Spanish (able to read, write, and speak) excellent English skills i.e. reading, writing, analyzing, basic Korean language skills
