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Meghan Giannettino
203-516-1655
mgiannettino@speingfieldcollege.edu
Home Address: School Address:
51 Pinesbridge Rd. 263 Alden St. Box # 1744
Oxford, CT 06478 263 Springfield, MA 01109
Objective
An elementary education practicum that guides students to self-construct knowledge and experiences as well as use and
reveal critical thinking skills through performance based tasks.

Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in American Studies and Education May 2017
Concentration: U.S. History & the Political Process
License: Elementary Education, 1-6 & Teaching of Students with Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 th
Passed Reading and Writing Tests for Educator Licensure

Teaching Experience
Pre-Practicum Teaching, Kensington International Elementary School, Springfield, MA Fall 2015
Lead morning meeting and small guided reading groups for 1st graders
Reflected daily on teaching experience and identified areas for further professional development
Identifies appropriate materials and resources to future learning for all leaning levels and abilities
Modified lessons plans and activities to reach the needs of all leaners, including English language learners (ELL)
Assessed students in language arts and reading
Add impute in IEP plans
Participated in weekly PLC (Professional Learning Community)

Pre-Practicum Teaching, Kensington International Elementary School, Springfield, MA Spring 2016

Assisted in language arts and reading for 4th graders
Instructed literature circles
Assessed students writing and comprehension skills
Worked on universal learning lesson plans
Adapted lessons pans for ELL and students with exceptionalities

Stepping Stones Preschool, Westport, CT June 2015- July 2015

Paraprofessional Educator
Assist teacher in assignments and activities with preschoolers who have disabilities
Help students succeed in their IEP goals
Developed a new way for students to communicate an express what they need/want
Encouraged students to build on social skills
Helped evaluate students assessments

KinderCare Learning Center, Oxford, CT June 2016- Present

Child Care Provider
Assisted in language and literacy development with preschoolers.
Helped and taught children with executive function, social and emotional development, physical and wellness
development, cognitive development and creative expression.

Student Teaching Field Work, Glickman Elementary School, Springfield, MA Spring 2017

Wrote and taught several lessons on all subjects for second graders.
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Adapted those lesson for children with special needs and ELLs
Took over full responsibility of all classes.
Reflected daily on teaching experience and identified areas for further professional development
Add impute in IEP plans
Participated in weekly PLC (Professional Learning Community)
Assisted in evaluating students assessments and progress

Related Experience
SONCCA Day Care, Seymour and Oxford, CT September 2012- August 2015
Child Care Provider
Caring for and supervision of children, ages six to thirteen
Tutored with homework
Planed fun, creative events like: snow day, crafts, and educational games

Site Coordinator for the Partners Program September 2013- Present

Facilitate/supervise a mentoring program for inner city elementary students; provide guidance and serve as a role
model; provide transportation to and from campus. Also introduce students to the college environment by
providing activities and dinner.

Best Buddies, Volunteer September 2013- Present

Gained a one-to-one friendships
Leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Went to activities and events on and off campus together

Activities/Leadership
Springfield College:
Leadership Summit April 2013
Nominated to attend a leadership program; gained leadership qualities, including communication, ability to
motivate others, and management, to an individual who may or may not use the learned skills in a leadership
position.
Together Campaign Vice President September 2014- Present
A club on campus with the aims of promoting community welfare and goodwill in the Springfield community and
communities all over the world.

Enlighten Side Club Secretary September 2015- Present

A club that helps Springfield College students connect to others as well as their mind, body, and spirit. Through
the focuses of mindfulness and living fully and happily in the present moment through breathing exercises,
meditation techniques, fun games, and workshops.

Honored Springfield College Student Leadership Award September 25, 2016

The Mind Award- The mission of Springfield College is to educate the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for
leadership in service to others. I was selected the mind part of the schools Leadership Award out of the entire
student body due to my leadership skills and service towards others in the community and around campus.