Megan Allison

208 Oakridge Dr. Panora, IA 50216 allismab@uni.edu (641)757-1383

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a teacher t​hat will utilize my strong dedication to children’s

development and to their educational needs.

EDUCATION

University of Northern Iowa, ​Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education​, May 2018
Minor: Mathematics (K-8)
Major GPA: 3.60/4.00
Certifications:
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens​ ​CPR and First Aid
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter High Risks Behavior and Substance Abuse

Teaching EXPERIENCES

Madison Rose Lane Elementary School,​ Phoenix, AZ Spring 2018

Student Teaching: 4th Grade - General Education (Math, Science, Social Studies)
Cooperating Teacher: Robert Yates UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. ​Caroline Elser
Team taught two different classes of 28 and 29 students
Independently prepared and instructed lessons for two weeks
Managed students with various needs
Collaborated with other fourth grade teachers
Desert Mountain Elementary School, ​Queen Creek, AZ Spring 2018
Student Teaching: 1st Grade - General Education
Cooperating Teacher: Connie Verduzco UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. ​Caroline Elser
Independently taught 22 students for 3 weeks
Co-planned and co-taught for 2 weeks
Observed mentor teacher and students for 2 weeks
Attended Professional Development
Oak Park Elementary School, ​Des Moines, IA Fall 2017
Experience III: 4th Grade- Field Experience
Cooperating Teacher: Linnea Crandall UNI Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Lynne Ensworth
Interacted with students
Instructed and created two literacy lessons
Co-planned two days of lessons
Team taught lessons for a week
Lincoln Elementary School, ​Cedar Falls, IA Spring 2016
Experience II: 2nd Grade- Field Experience
Cooperating Teacher: Jarith Witt UNI Faculty Advisor: Dr. ​Curtis Nielsen
Planned and taught two lessons on community helpers
Assisted in daily classroom activities to maintain a productive atmosphere
Surveyed various classroom management styles and evaluated efficiency
Panorama Elementary School, ​Panora, IA Fall 2013
Experience I: 4th Grade- Field Experience
Cooperating Teacher: Jill Parker DMACC Faculty Advisor: Andrea Mattingly
Taught a lesson about tornados

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 Megan Allison
208 Oakridge Dr. Panora, IA 50216 allismab@uni.edu (641)757-1383

Tutored individual students on assignments to ensure understanding

Assisted teacher with grading papers and tests according to established curriculum
Analyzed and improved upon effectiveness of employed teaching strategies

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lincoln Elementary School, ​Waterloo, IA Fall 2016

Reading - Tutor
Met with kindergarten student once a week for six weeks
Prepared and presented six reading lessons
Helped students with reading comprehension
Assessed reading and writing skills

Irving Elementary School, ​Waterloo, IA Fall 2016

Professional Development School
Met with 1st grade students once a week for the Fall semester
Taught multiple lessons around the 7 Habits (Leader in Me)
Assisted students with reading centers as needed

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Community United Child Care Centers and Preschool, ​Waterloo, IA​ ​August 2015-
December 2017

Education Assistant
Provided a fun and safe environment for children ages infant to 10
Fostered learning and growth through daily activities
Observed children as they developed new skills

KidZone Early Learning Center, ​Guthrie Center , IA Summer 2015

Education Assistant
Provided a fun and safe environment for children ages infant to 10
Fostered learning and growth through daily activities
Observed children as they developed new skills

AFFILIATIONS
Teaching Educators About Math (TEAM) August 2016 - December
2017
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Active Member, Alpha Xi Delta, Sorority September 2014 -
December 2017
Member​, Dance Marathon August 2015 - May 2016

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