Meghan Dziedzic

(313) 407-2341 | dziedz15@msu.edu | https://meghandziedzic.weebly.com

Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2020
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-8 Integrated Science
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Teaching Major: Science

Full Year Internship May 2020

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Completed 12 graduate-level credits

Teaching Experience
MSU Teacher Internship: 3rd Grade August 2019 - May 2020
Buchanan Elementary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
 Led 29 culturally and linguistically different third grade students in all academic subject areas
for 9 months
 Individually and collaboratively planned meaningful and engaging lesson plans
 Assisted during fall parent teacher conferences and conducted spring parent teacher
conferences
 Monitored NWEA MAP testing
 Analyzed NWEA MAP data to help inform instructional decisions
 Used formal and informal assessments to inform instruction and monitor student
understanding and growth
 Differentiated instruction in all subject areas to fit the needs of each student
 Used techniques to create a classroom environment where students could feel safe and learn
effectively
 Accommodated Emergent Bilingual Learners and their parents through the use of technology
by providing visuals in google slides during lessons
 Used translation resources for newsletters and lessons to provide equal access
 Attended multiple Individualized Educational Plan meetings as well as a behavioral support
conference
 Gained exposure to school culture by participating in professional development seminars, and
volunteering to help with after school activities
TEAM 21 Group Leader Summer 2019
Wyoming, Michigan
 Led a group of 15 students during summer school program
 Assisted lead teacher during morning summer school by running small groups during math
 Planned and executed four engaging lesson plans a day during afternoon TEAM 21 activities

Field Placement: 1st Grade October 2018 - April 2019

Gier Park Elementary, Lansing, Michigan
 Assisted in first grade classroom and established relationships with students through
consistent positive interactions
 Planned and taught whole class lessons in mathematics, literacy, social studies, and science
along with observing daily classroom management techniques and activities
 Used visual supports, hands on activities, and explicit directions to adapt lessons for diverse
learners
 Attended parent-teacher conferences to gain experience and knowledge

One-on-One Literacy Tutoring May 2018 - July 2018

Okemos, Michigan
 Tutored a second grade student using pre/post, formative assessments to analyze student's
strengths and areas of need in literacy
 Used the Qualitative Reading Inventory to formatively assess the student after each tutoring
session
 Planned new lessons each week using the results from previous weeks assessments

Keystone Science School Discovery Camp Counselor Summer 2017

Keystone, Colorado
 Co-counseled a cabin group of 8-15 campers, ages 6-14 during their week-long stay
 Led 13 new campers on an overnight backpacking trip and challenge hike each week
 Created new, science based curriculum every week which was taught during hikes
 Gained skills in risk management, conflict resolution and trip guiding

Service Learning Placement: Kindergarten January 2017 - April 2017

Willow Elementary, Lansing, Michigan
 Observed and provided support in an all-boys kindergarten classroom
 Adapted to classroom norms and aided teacher during lessons
 Provided help with classroom management
 Instructed whole class activities including read aloud’s
 Additional Experience
Volunteer Child Care Provider April 2016 - May 2019
MSU Safe Place, East Lansing, Michigan
 Provided care for 4-8 children while their mothers were attending group counseling sessions
 Kept an upbeat attitude to create a comforting environment for children
 Resolved problems using management techniques appropriate for children with trauma

Summer Camp Assistant Instructor Summer 2018

Information Technology Empowerment Center, East Lansing, Michigan
 Assisted Instructor in teaching STEM lessons to 10-15 students, including video game design
and robotics

Professional Development
Go Math Curriculum Planning November 2019
Literacy Essentials Training Grand Rapids Public Schools August/November 2019
Michigan State University Science Festival Volunteer April 2018
Understanding Domestic Violence April 2016

Technology Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac and PC
Digital Projector (ELMO)
SMART board & Interactive Whiteboard
I-Pads, Tablets, Chrome Book, Surface Pro, MacBook
Google Documents, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Drive
Online Translation Resources

References
Amy Upham
Field Instructor
(616) 540-7594
Uphamam2@msu.edu

Stacy Grey
Mentor
(616) 633-8120
GreyS@grps.org

Danna Montry
Mentor
(269) 830-8064
Danna.montry@lansingschools.net

Letters of recommendation are available upon request.