Meghan E.

George
21 Meadow Glen Fairport, NY 14450
meghane910@gmail.com (585) 899-9932
www.linkedin.com/in/meghangeorge

CERTIFICATION
Candidate for New York State Initial Certification in Students with Disabilities (1-6).
Expected Summer 2014.
EDUCATION AND HONORS
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Master of Science in Literacy and Reading, Expected December 2015
4.0 GPA
Canisius College School of Education
Bachelor of Science (NCATE accredited), May 2013
3.39 GPA, 3.71 in major
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Kenmore, NY
March 2013 May 2013
Student Teacher, Resource Room
Co-taught two hours per day in a fourth grade classroom, working with students with
learning disabilities
Prepared small groups for Common Core Language Arts assessment
Developed math and language arts lessons for fourth grade resource group
Created Sight Words unit for first grade resource group
Volunteered with after school homework group once a week
Waterfront Elementary School, Buffalo, NY
January 2013 February 2013
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Incorporated technology by creating lesson plans using the Promethean Board
Developed and implemented units in core subjects
Created original lesson plans
Differentiated instruction for three levels of learning
Waterfront Elementary School, Buffalo, NY
September 2012 December 2012
Pre-Student Teacher, Grade 1
Incorporated technology by creating lesson plans using the Promethean Board
Developed and implemented non-fiction unit, based on the standards of the Common Core
Stanley G. Falk School, Cheektowaga, NY
February 2012-May 2012
Field Experience
Incorporated technology by creating lesson plans using the SMART Board

Initiated service project for Buffalo Childrens Hospital, with students creating cards for the
patients

Cantalician Center, Buffalo, NY

October 2011-December 2011
Field Experience
Successfully taught lesson on weather by incorporating a Universal Design for Learning
approach
Worked with students on such functional skills as table manners and making conversation
Lorraine Elementary School, Buffalo, NY
February 2011-May 2011
Field Experience
Gained experience in mathematics by assisting with math lessons each day
Developed an Interest Inventory to learn about students hobbies and pastimes
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
October 2010-December 2010
Field Experience
Encouraged literacy by teaching lesson on the importance of books
Created a classroom library, organizing books by genre and author
RELATED EXPERIENCE
ABVI-Goodwill

Childrens Programming Coordinator, May 2014 Present - Planned and implemented

monthly programming for children with visual impairments ranging in age from 5 to 14
and their families. Also planned and implemented two week-long summer programs that
incorporated adapted physical activities, life skills, and socialization with peers.
Job Training Facilitator, August 2013 Present - Assisted individuals with visual
impairments participating in work experiences. Acted as a liaison between individual and
company, and provided the opportunity for individuals to learn how to complete tasks at
various jobs in order to be independent.

Town of Perinton, Department of Recreation and Parks

Summer 2009 Summer 2013

Camp Counselor - Assisted in implementation of Social Thinking curriculum, encouraging

students with autism to become more social, and teaching them proper and effective ways to
communicate with their peers. Directed classroom learning and free-time recreational
activities of a group of 45 students ranging in age 5 to 16. Personally accountable for
behavior and results of 3 students each summer, including some with Autism, Pervasive
Developmental Disorders, Dyspraxia, and others.

ABVI-Goodwill

August 2013 Present

July 2012 July 2013

Overnight Awake Staff - Provided overnight (10 PM to 8 AM while working an 8 AM to 3

PM primary job) supervision for 7 visually-impaired teenagers during a weeklong overnight
camp that focused on adaptive life skills. Conducted hourly rounds, provided emotional
support to participants as needed and communicated with the lead staff and daytime staff
about any issues that had affected participants throughout the night.

Kids Klub Pre-School and Daycare, Inc

August 2012 June 2013

Teachers Assistant Supervise children ranging in age from six weeks to 11. Oversee
playtime and activities, and communicate with parents at the end of the day

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Fundraiser Raised funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by means of door-to-door
collection, letters, and phone calls, a family effort that has raised approximately $185,000
since 1993. Raised $14,000, including several first-time donors in 2014, my first year
heading our fundraising.

Fairport Challenger Baseball

May 2004 Present

May 2008 June 2012

Player Assistant - Worked one-on-one with a child with special needs in a Little League
Baseball setting. Motivated and encouraged players, and assisted as needed.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Canisius Greek Life Association

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority
Teachers Education Club

Fall 2011 Spring 2013

Spring 2010 Spring 2013
Fall 2009 Spring 2013

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Council for Exceptional Children

Fall 2011 Present

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Canisius College Tutoring Center

January 2010 May 2012

Work Study Assist students in finding appropriate tutor for their needs, supervise athletic
study hall.