Megan Holmes (734)756-0226 mlh002@aquinas.

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Certification Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate K-5 All Subject Areas 6-8 Language Arts

date of completion: January 2013

Education Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan Bachelor of Arts Graduated: December 2013 Major: Language Arts GPA: 3.3 Strengths Experience working with high risk students as well as working with gifted and talented students Experience working with diverse populations Knowledge and understanding of working with Read 180 intervention program

Field Work Experience Student Teaching, Pinewood Middle School, Kentwood, Michigan

Taught team of 145 Seventh grade students 3 general education language arts classes, one advanced language arts class, one read 180 intervention class Created and organized learning centers and bulletin boards to reinforce language arts concepts Integrated Smart board technology into mini-lessons taught Utilized differentiated instruction during planned lessons in order to meet the varying needs of students Planned and implemented a Poetry unit meeting grade level common core state standards Taught Read 180 unit on long term goals, non-fiction text, persuasive writing and vocabulary that focused on graduating high school and career choices Tutored two third grade students in literacy and reading Planned and implemented mini-lessons to help meet the needs of the students Administered DIBBLES tests and analyzed data

Reading Tutor, Northview Public Schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teaching Assistant, Child Discovery Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Assisted in a 1st / 2nd grade split classroom taught by team teachers Planned and implemented a writing lesson on the elements of a fairy tale Gained experience in working in a school that follows a Reggio Emilio philosophy Assisted in 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms

Tutor and Teaching Assistant, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy, Detroit, Michigan

Professional Affiliation ASCD Membership, April 2013 Present Professional Development Fire Up!, Aquinas College, October 2013 Penny Kittle Professional Development Workshop, Kent ISD, Spring 2013 ASCD Workshops, Aquians College, Fall 2012 IEPs in the Classroom Autism (ASD) in the classroom

Community Service Odyssey of the Mind, coach, Grand Rapids, MI, November 2013 present Odyssey of the Mind, Judge, Grand Rapids, MI, March 2013 May 2013 Habitat for Humanity, Grand Rapids, MI, September 2009 Work Experience Cashier/Sales Associate, Old World Olive Press, Grand Rapids, MI, December 2011 Present Responsible for selling, providing product information and recipe suggestions Responsible for exchange of money as well as closing and/or opening of store Birthday Party Assistant, Summit on the Park, Canton, MI, June 2007-August 2013 Responsible for set up and clean up of rented party rooms Worked closely with parents to ensure all needs were met, as well as resolved concerns in a professional manner Supervised groups of 10-25 children and engaged in organized age appropriate activities Regina Front Desk Manager, Grand Rapids, MI, August 2011-May 2013 Responsible for scheduling, resolving complaints, and interviewing/training new employees Responsible for exchange of money, answering questions and provide security for the dorm Nanny, Canton, MI, May 2011 August 2011 Responsible for feeding, caring, and providing appropriate mental stimulation for newborn in home, 40 plus hours per week Corps Member, City Year, Detroit, MI, September 2008- June 2009 Provided one on one tutoring for 385 1st, 3rd and 4th graders at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy (RCLA) on a 50 hour per week basis Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing lesson plans for an After School Program of 177 students at RCLA Assisted in planning and implementing over 10 large scale service projects at RCLA Participated in various service projects throughout the Metro-Detroit area, partnering with multiple area non-profits Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing week long Spring Break Camp focusing on being a global community Served as a peer mediator