Megan P.

Geisel
1628 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202

m.geisel@hotmail.com
(908) 642-8640

Objective

To acquire an elementary education position in grades K-6.

Education

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education, May 2014, GPA 3.973
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, May 2013, GPA 3.45
Minor: Elementary Education, GPA 4.0

Certification

Elementary Education (K-Grade 6)- New Jersey

Elementary Education (PreK-Grade 6)- Virginia

Teaching/Practicum Experience
Student Teaching (Spring 2014) Grade 3, Riverheads Elementary School, Staunton, VA
Taught an economics unit in social studies using the principals of backward design.
Planned and taught a reading unit on the book, Charlottes Web, and had the students participate in several
reading and writing learning activities to enhance their reading comprehension skills.
Instructed a mathematical unit in measurement and fractions that incorporated differentiated activities within
small group stations to address every students learning style.
Prepared students for the Virginia State Assessment by revisiting content in the various subjects and through
sharing a variety of test taking strategies.
Student Teaching (Spring 2014) Grade 1, Peak View Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA
Took over all responsibilities of the entire class schedule from the cooperating teacher: planned and taught
lessons, graded classwork/homework, wrote the weekly newsletters, and created weekly assessments to assess
students learning.
Practicum Student (Fall 2013) Grade 1, Peak View Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA
Planned and taught a lesson once a week in collaboration with the cooperating teacher.
Developed and implemented an inquiry project on the effects that brain breaks have on students on-task
behavior within the classroom.
Assisted in the implementation of classroom management procedures.
Developed a sequence of lessons focused on a specific comprehension strategy and administered relative lessons
with a small group of students.
Practicum Student (Spring 2013) Grade 4, South River Elementary School, Grottoes, VA
Planned and taught lessons from the four academic disciplines (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and
Science).
Practiced methods of guiding student behavior.
Practicum Student (Spring 2012) Pre-school, Dixon Educational Center, Staunton, VA
Administered a case study focusing on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of one student.
Developed several reading assessments and administered them with one specific student.
Performed a read aloud with the entire class, asking questions before, during, and after the learning activity.

Campus and Community Involvement

Kappa Delta Pi Honors Fraternity, Member (Fall 2012- Present)
An international honors society in education.
Childhood Educators of JMU (Fall 2011-Spring 2014)
An organization dedicated to providing opportunities for professional development, service, and networking with
others in the education profession.
JMU Best Buddies (Fall 2011-Spring 2013)
A community service organization that works toward social inclusion for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities through forming one-to-one friendships.
Shenandoah Valley Reading Council, Member (Spring 2012-Spring 2013)
A professional organization focused on the development of literacy and the improvement of reading ability at all
age levels.
Career Development Academy, Volunteer (January-April, 2012)
Assisted children from third to fifth grade with their homework as their parents attended class to learn how to
speak English.
Assisted in planning/preparing learning activities/games for the children.
Math Tutor, Volunteer (September-December, 2011) Third Grade, Spotswood Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA
Instructed third grade students one on one in basic math skills.

Additional Employment
Store Associate, Life is Good Stone Harbor (June-October 2014)
Selling, organizing and restocking "Life is Good" clothing.
Responsible for closing and opening the store.
Cashier responsibilities.
Camp Counselor, Camp Winnewald (June, 2012-August, 2012, June, 2011-August, 2011)
Supervised/facilitated various camp activities to 11-13 year old girls on a daily basis.
Taught a weekly character education program to 11-13 year old girls.

Skills
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office
Including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficient in SMART Technologies
SMART board
Idoc camera
Certified in Project Learning Tree Environmental Education, Pre-K-8
An environmental education program designed for students in Pre-K-8.

Coaching/Athletic Experience
JMU Womens Club Soccer (Fall 2009-Spring 2014)
A competitive team dedicated to improving leadership and team building skills.
Vice President JMU Womens Club Soccer (August 2012-May 2013)
Responsible for schedule: games, hiring referees, and reserving the fields.
Led the team to a season consisting of seventeen wins and two losses and a NIRSA National Championship.
Selected to the all-tournament team.
Clinic Instructor, North Hunterdon High School basketball and soccer camps (Summers of 2006-2008)
Taught basic basketball and soccer skills to boys and girls in grades three to eight.