Megan Wiles

1044 Lois Lane, Apt. L, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

wilesmn@dukes.jmu.edu
540.273.8012
OBJECTIVE
To secure a permanent, full-time elementary education position, which will allow me to pursue my passion for
inspiring students.

EDUCATION
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Licensure for Grades PreK-6, Expected Completion: May 2015

Current GPA: 4.0

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor in Elementary Education, Concentration
in Humanities and Social Sciences. Degree Completed: May 2014

Graduation Honors: Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA: 3.604

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, 4th Grade, Verona Elementary School, Augusta County Public Schools
Verona, VA, March 2015 May 2015
Student Teacher, Kindergarten, River Bend Elementary School, Rockingham County Public Schools
Elkton, VA, January 2015 March 2015

Planned and taught differentiated lessons and four full units

Co-planned and co-taught lessons with cooperating teacher

Facilitated warm-up tasks and morning meetings

Worked with parents

Handled classroom management

Established positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration

Practicum Student, 3rd Grade, Plains Elementary School, Rockingham County Public Schools
Timberville, VA, September 2014 December 2014

Planned and taught lessons

Facilitated warm-up tasks and homework review

Handled classroom management

Established positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration

Practicum Student, 5th Grade, Clymore Elementary School, Augusta County Public Schools
Fort Defiance, VA, September 2013 December 2013

Planned and taught lessons

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Facilitated warm-up tasks and homework review

Established positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration

Practicum Student, 1st Grade, Stuarts Draft Elementary School, Augusta County Public Schools
Stuarts Draft, VA, September 2012 December 2012

Planned and taught lessons

Facilitated warm-up tasks and morning meetings

Established positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graduate Research on Family Engagement Harrisonburg, VA
Student Researcher, May 2014 December 2014

Worked with a group of two other students and a faculty advisor to develop a thesis paper focusing on the
topic of family engagement within the classroom

Presented research at James Madison University

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Dicks Sporting Goods Harrisonburg, VA/ Fredericksburg, VA
Customer Service Specialist, November 2010 Present

Provided friendly and prompt customer service

Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction

Communicated clear expectations and goals to team members

Handled closing and opening procedures in the cash office

Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church Harrisonburg, VA

Sunday School Teacher, May 2013 August 2013

Planned and taught weekly lessons

Handled classroom management

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Big Brothers Big Sisters Harrisonburg VA
Member, February 2013 January 2015

Mentored for an elementary-age child on a weekly basis

Developed a long lasting relationship with the mentee by creating a safe and positive environment

The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Harrisonburg, VA

Volunteer, September 2012 November 2012

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Worked with individuals with disabilities to support their full inclusion and participation within the
community

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, SMART Notebook

Completion of Tech Level 1 Test

Completion of Information Seeking Skills Test

ONLINE PORTFOLIO
misswilesclassroom.weebly.com