Richardson, Texas 75082 (972) 832-9039 meredith.rush@okstate.edu EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education GPA: 3.6/4.0 CERTIFICATION: Texas Educator Certificate: Standard Classroom Teacher Generalist (Grades EC-6) July 2014 - English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification July 2014 State of Oklahoma Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (Grades 1-8) May 2014
PROFESSIONAL TEKS & Technology Workshop June 2014 DEVELOPMENT: STEM- Engineering is Elementary Training Workshop November 2014 Project WILD February 2013 Wonders of the Wetlands April 2012 Project Learning Tree March 2012 Agriculture in the Classroom October 2011 TEACHING Excellence in Collaborative and Experiential Learning (ExCEL) Program Participant EXPERIENCE: & Clinical Practice Internship (Student Teaching) August 2013-May 2014 Sangre Ridge Elementary School- Stillwater, Oklahoma Full-year field-based student teaching in first grade. Planned and taught daily lesson plans for spelling, mathematics, science, and social studies. Modified lesson plans to fit the needs of all students. Varied grouping strategies from individual conferences, to small and whole groups in all subjects. Participated in parent/teacher conferences, staff meetings, and professional development. Middle Level Observation January-April 2013 Stillwater Junior High School Stillwater, Oklahoma Observed an 8 th grade history and 9 th grade algebra teacher weekly. Worked with students in history and algebra. Reading Tutor January-April 2013 OSU Reading and Math Center Stillwater, Oklahoma Weekly tutoring with 1 st grade student with dyslexic tendencies. Assessed students reading level and reading strategies and processes. Developed lesson plans based on strengths to address students needs. August Experience August 2012 Mulhall- Orlando Elementary Mulhall, Oklahoma Assisted teacher in setting up a 5 th and 6 th grade reading and math classroom. Observed the first week of school in a rural classroom. Early Childhood Professions August 2008-June 2010 Plano East Senior High School- Plano, Texas Learned about student growth and development in PESHs early childhood development center, Panther Pre-school. Student taught in various grade levels at different Plano ISD elementary schools. Assisted students with assignments, created, then taught multiple lessons. CAMPUS Leadership Mentor August 2011-May 2013 LEADERSHIP: OSU Housing & Residential Life Stillwater, Oklahoma Coordinated Resident Leadership Camp and certification process for 250+ freshmen. Created and facilitated community service and leadership programs. Girl Scouts of America 1997-Present Lifetime Member Volunteered and participated in leadership projects for The Samaritan Inn, Richardson Animal Shelter, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Served as President of Campus Girl Scouts at Oklahoma State University. (2011-2014)
HONORS Presidents Honor Roll, OSU Fall 2012, Spring 2013 & AWARDS: Deans Honor Roll, OSU Spring 2011, Fall 2013 Girl Scouts of America Gold Award May 2010
Meredith Rush
2309 Silver Holly Lane Richardson, Texas 75082 (972) 832-9039 meredith.rush@okstate.edu
REFERENCES Erin Gober Mentor Teacher Sangre Ridge Elementary School 2500 S Sangre Rd Stillwater, OK 74074 405-612-2035 egober@stillwaterschools.com
Kathy Andrew Clinical Practice Internship Supervisor 242 Willard Hall Stillwater, OK 74074 405-742-0624 kathy.andrew@okstate.edu
Sue Parsons ExCEL Coordinator Oklahoma State University 253 Willard Hall Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-8104 sue.parsons@okstate.edu
Susan Stansberry Associate Director, Professional Education Oklahoma State University 325-J Willard Hall Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-9509 Susan.stansberry@okstate.edu