Megan L.

MacDonald
email: mmacdonald@beechhillschool.org

Profile
Meets Maine Department of Educations definition for highly qualified teacher
Energetic, dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with 10 years of
teaching experience at the elementary level
An accommodating and versatile teacher with a solid commitment to the social and
academic growth and development of every student
Great interpersonal and communication skills to create meaningful relationships with
academic growth and parents

Education
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Bachelor of Science (2001)
Major: Elementary Education; Concentration: History
Cumulative GPA: 3.54; Honors: Dean's list Fall 1997-Spring 2001, Cum Laude
University of Phoenix
RDG/513 Elementary Reading Methods

EDU/305 Child Development

University of New England
Masters of Science in Education
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
EDU/600 Teacher as Leader
EDU610 Differentiation Theory and Strategies
EDU/615 Motivational Theory and Classroom Management
EDU/721 Using Technology within Inclusion Education
EDU/742 Study Skills and Content Literacy
EDU/743 Connecting Reading with Writing for Success
EDU/707 Instructional Leadership
EDU/723 Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Setting
EDU/690 Action Research
Expected Graduation August 2015

Professional Experience
Otis School Department
Beech Hill School - Otis, ME
Teacher - 4-8 Literacy
September 2013-Present
Implemented literacy curriculum based on the common core standards to students in
grades 4-8
Utilized the Lucy Calkins Units for writers workshop to students in grades 4-8
Implemented the Fountas and Pinnell reading assessment to students in grades 4-8
Differentiated student learning through the use of various activites, assessments,

technologies, and resources

Participated in professional learning communities to address students academic, social,
and emotional needs
Created assessments and rubrics based on the common core standards
Worked in a co-teaching model with 6th-8th grade students
Fostered a sense of academic empowerment, motivation, confidence, and curiosity by
Encouraged academic risk-taking by creating and maintaining an atmosphere of comfort
and respect
Beech Hill School - Otis, ME
Teacher - Combined 4/5
September 2012-August 2013
Implemented curriculum in all content areas to 4th and 5th grade students
Utilized a variety literacy and math strategies
Implemented the reading and writing workshop model
Created assessments and rubrics
Implemented the Foutnas and Pinnell reading assessment
Participated in professional learning communities and data digs
Maintained consistent communication with parents
Beech Hill School - Otis, ME
July 2011-September 2012
Teacher - Pre-K
Developed and implemented curriculum for first time Pre-K program
Utilized Everyday Mathematics and Kindergarten Jumpstart Program
Implemented Responsive Classroom model into classroom structure
Created assessments and reporting system
Implemented and scored all sections of the DIAL assessment
Participated in professional learning communities to address students academic, social,
and emotional needs
Demonstrated leadership skills by leading school PBIS Committee
Maintained consistent communication with parents and participated in community
events
Beech Hill School - Otis, ME
May 2012 - Present
Leadership Team Curriculum Coach
Participate in leadership meetings with curriculum coaches, principal, and superintendent
Assist teachers in creating relevant assessments and aligning curriculum standards with
instruction
Create, monitor, and evaluate school goals for improving student learning and teacher
instruction
Facilitate PLC discussions
Complete state and federal requirements for No Child Left Behind Act
Lead certification committee
Mentor new teachers
School Union 92/RSU 24
Beech Hill School - Otis, ME
Teacher - 5-8 Science/ 8th grade Math
Beech Hill School Otis, ME
Teacher Fifth Grade

September 2010-July 2011

September 2005-September 2010

 Developed and instructed 5-8 curriculums in science and 8th grade math.
Proctored 8th grade students in online virtual algebra and geometry courses.
Collaborated with Vanderbilt University to implement a weekly world-class science
program for students in grades 6-8 to enhance science, technology, math and engineering
skills
Developed and instructed fifth grade curriculum in a self-contained classroom including
Everyday Math
Developed and implemented standards based assessments in math, language arts, science,
health and social studies, and created standards based report cards
Analyzed and utilized data from various state and local assessments including: MEA,
NECAP, NWEA, DRA, Fountas and Pinnell, and QRI.
Demonstrated leadership skills by participating on school and union literacy leadership
and PBIS Committees
Utilized RTI process to create strategic plans for struggling learners
Participated in professional learning communities
Integrated technology into classroom lessons and activities
Caribou School Department
Caribou Middle School Caribou, ME
September 2002-February 2005
Teacher -Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade
Instructed fifth grade math and science curriculum for two years and sixth grade math and
science curriculum for five months
Supported school wide initiative to end bullying by leading the Olweus Bullying
Committee

Career Development
Improving Writing with the Six Traits Model Workshop Aug. 22 & 23, 2005
Seamless Transitions K-12 Literacy Conference Aug. 8 & 9, 2006; Aug. 7 & 8, 2007
MEA Writing Professional Development Dec. 7, 2007
Content Literacy Learning Communities Jan. 4, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, 2008; Oct. 29, 2008;
Feb. 11, 2009
Book Study Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom Feb. 26, 2009
March 19, 2009
NECAP Math Conference Apr. 30, 2009
Digital Storytelling Mar. 26, 2010
Positive Behavior Intervention Support Leadership Team - Nov. 9, Dec. 16, 2010;
Feb. 10, Mar. 25, 2011; Leader of PBIS Team - Sept. 2011 - Present
Literacy Leadership Team - Nov. 18, 2010
Notebook Savvy: Taking a Close Look Inside the Reading and Writing Notebooks
May, 2012
Crisis Prevention Instructor training - October 2014
Google Summit Technology Workshop August 2014
Maine Principals Association Evaluation Training Summer 2014
Teacher Mentor Training September 2014

Extra-Curricular Activities
Student Council Co-Advisor 2008-2009; 2009-2010; 2010-2011
5-8 Girls Basketball Coach Nov. 2008-Feb. 2009;Nov. 2009-Feb. 2010;Nov. 2010-Feb.
2011
Contract Negotiation Committee 2010, 2011, 2013
Eighth Grade Class Advisor - 2010-2011
Lead Negotiator 2013
Teacher Mentor 2014-2015