Megan ONeill

1044 Idaho St Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

CELL (630) 272 1087 E-MAIL Meganmoneill@aol.com

If a child can't learn in the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn. -Ignacio Estrada


OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position at the elementary level.
To create an environment in which every student has an equal opportunity to learn.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts- Elementary Education (Early Childhood, Reading), Spring 2014
Loras College, Dubuque, IA 52001

FIELD Southwestern Elementary School, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, Second Grade (Spring 2014)
Student Teacher
Designed and implemented a Math Response to Intervention group in which data was kept and
student progress was tracked and appropriate remediation activities were completed.
Created a science unit based on students inquiries about the human body and provided hands-on
learning experiences for students to create models and carry out experiments.
Connected readings with authentic experiences for students, including a trip to a local fire
department and cooking activities, and incorporating an ant farm in the classroom.
St. Columbkilles Elementary School, Dubuque, Iowa, Fourth Grade (Fall 2013)
Junior Student Teacher
Produced the opportunity for students to explore different religious concepts through drama.
Helped students to create authentic connections with writing concepts such as generalizations,
antonyms, and main ideas.

Fulton Elementary School, Dubuque, Iowa, First and Second Grade (Fall 2013- Fall 2012)
Junior Student Teacher
Tracked students progress in understanding of math concepts during tutoring sessions.
Planned math intervention lessons for students performing below grade level.
Provided students with authentic literacy tie-ins to the math concepts.
Completed Analytical Reading Inventory assessment and designed lessons based upon the ARI and
running records taken bi-weekly.

St. Columbkilles Elementary School, Dubuque, Iowa, Third Grade (Spring 2013)
Designed a social studies unit based on students inquiries in the history of the medical field in
Dubuque, Iowa.
Provided students with the opportunity to explore the Center of Dubuque History to aid in
understanding of the importance of first hand sources.
Lead students on a tour of important Dubuque historical sites.

WORK Carol Stream Park District Summer Camp Counselor (May 2013- Present)
Worked with a team of counselors to create activities for a group of 130 students.
Differentiated activities to meet the needs of students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Communicated effectively with parents.
YMCA Childcare (August 2012- October 2013)
Provided homework assistance to students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Designed and facilitated different centers for students to travel through including arts and crafts,
Legos and block building, and card games.
Loras College Activities Board (August 2012-Present)
Organized and facilitated events for up to 900 students on campus.
Lead a committee of students and delegated tasks and responsibilities.