Present Teaching Resume 2015

MEGAN LEAKE
Mleake1@gmail.com (419) 202-1408 1008A Milo Circle, Lafayette, CO 80026

Online Teaching Portfolio: MeganLeake.weebly.com
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated April 2014
Masters of Education in Instruction and Learning
Combined Accelerated Studies of Early Childhood and Special Education
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology
Graduated April 2013

Major GPA: 4.0; Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
Colorado
Initial Teaching Licenses
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
3 Year Substitute Authorization
- Kindergarten through 12th grade
Interim Authorizations
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Early Childhood Special Education Specialist
- Special Education Generalist
Pennsylvania
Initial Teaching Licenses
- PreK-4 Early Childhood Education
- PreK-8 Special Education
Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor
2009-Present
TEACHING
Primrose at Standley Lake, Preschool Teacher
August 2014-Present
March 2015
March 2015
June 2014
May 2015
May 2015
May 2015
April 2014
April 2014
Co-teaching 24 preschool students, 3-4 years of age

- Create, adapt, and differentiate daily lesson plans from Primrose curriculum
- Reading, writing, mathematics, science, art, life skills, Spanish, and physical development
- Ongoing collaboration with co-teacher and other classroom teachers
- Construct monthly bulletin boards displaying child-made artwork related to the monthly theme
- Complete daily observations for extensive Primrose assessments
- Collect work sampling for students portfolios
STUDENT TEACHING
Shaler Area Middle School, Shaler Area School District
January-April 2014
Student taught in middle school mathematics learning support classroom

- Observed, supported, and instructed five 7th and 8th grade classes ranging
from 5 to 15 students, all with IEPs
- Developed daily lesson plans and complete mathematical units
- Collaborated with inclusion, reading, science, and English learning support teachers
- Established daily data collection methods and progress monitoring tools
Fanny Edel Falk School, University of Pittsburgh Laboratory School
500 Hours
September-December 2014
Second grade classroom of 22 students

- Observed, assisted, and taught a second grade classroom
- Reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and technology
- Planned and organized multiple field trips and a second grade musical performance
- Created and implemented a geography social studies unit
550 Hours
Developed weekly newsletters for parents/guardians
MEGAN LEAKE
Mleake1@gmail.com (419) 202-1408 1008A Milo Circle, Lafayette, CO 80026
Online Teaching Portfolio: MeganLeake.weebly.com
PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
Classical Academy, Pittsburgh Public School
January-April 2013
Reverse inclusion early intervention classroom of 18 students

200 Hours
- Observed and instructed the preschool class consisting of 8 general education students
and 12 students with IEPs
- Produced, adapted, and modified daily lesson plans according to students needs
Martin Luther King Jr., Pittsburgh Public School
September-December 2012
Preschool classroom of 20 students
200 Hours
- Developed and implemented whole group and small group lesson plans
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Sandusky YMCA, Water Safety Instructor
Lake Ridge Academy Summer Discovery Camp, Camp Counselor
Plum Brook Country Club
May-August 2014
Summer 2012
June 2007-August 2012
Swim Lesson Coordinator, Private and Group Swimming Instructor, Synchronized

Swimming Show Director, Synchronized Swimming Instructor, and Head Lifeguard
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Chopsticks Optional, Catering Company
Creative Cuisine, Catering Company
The Porch at Schenley, Restaurant (Server)
LaBella Bean, Coffee House and Eatery
ACTIVITIES
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
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Winter 2008-Summer 2014

Summer 2009-Summer 2014
April 2013-March 2014
December-May 2012
November 2013-Present
Attend events to assist and promote awareness of children with disabilities in the local community
Kinship Care
June 2003-Present
Co-founder
- Conceive, implement and coordinate clothing donation to Chua Dieu orphanage in Vietnam
Relay for Life

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March 2006-Present
Participant in annual walk for local events

University of Pittsburgh, Colleges Against Cancer 2012-Team Leader
Child Development Association (CDA)
September 2011-April 2013
President (March 2012-April 2013)

- Received the University of Pittsburgh Outstanding Undergraduate Student Service Award of 2013
- Coordinated and lead organizational and executive board meetings
- Volunteered with Gwens Girls, Education Partnership, Childrens Institute, Childrens Museum, Hosanna
House, Pitt Makes A Difference Day, PAEYC, and Black, White & Read All Over
Pitt ADP Welcoming Seniors (PAWS)
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Mentor and Volunteer

- Advised students in the Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) program on coursework and placements
University of Pittsburgh Track and Field Team

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August 2009-May 2011
Division I pole vault student athlete for two years

Served on the Student Athlete Advising Committee (SAAC)
Participated in events sponsored by the Pitt Athletes Working with Students (PAWS)
REFERENCES
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MEGAN LEAKE

Mleake1@gmail.com (419) 202-1408 1008A Milo Circle, Lafayette, CO 80026

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduated April 2013

Co-teaching 24 preschool students, 3-4 years of age

Student taught in middle school mathematics learning support classroom

Fanny Edel Falk School, University of Pittsburgh Laboratory School

Second grade classroom of 22 students

Developed weekly newsletters for parents/guardians

Reverse inclusion early intervention classroom of 18 students

Swim Lesson Coordinator, Private and Group Swimming Instructor, Synchronized

Winter 2008-Summer 2014

Relay for Life

Participant in annual walk for local events

Child Development Association (CDA)

September 2011-April 2013

President (March 2012-April 2013)

Pitt ADP Welcoming Seniors (PAWS)

Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Mentor and Volunteer

University of Pittsburgh Track and Field Team

August 2009-May 2011

Division I pole vault student athlete for two years

References are available upon request.

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