Meghan Reynolds___________________________________________________________

14 Heritage Court, Kingston, New York 12401

Home: 845-331-0014 Cell: 845-224-5606 Email: mreynol3@ithaca.edu

Certification (pending): Secondary English Education, grades 7-12
Education and Training_____________________________________________________________________
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Expected May 2014
Major: Secondary English Education Minors: Dance, Speech Communications
G.P.A. (as of January 2014): 3.800
Professional Preparations___________________________________________________________________
Dryden High School, Dryden, NY March 2014-present
Student Teacher, Tenth and Eleventh Grades
Designed a research unit incorporating analysis of non-fiction sources through the implementation of inquiry-
based skills and practices, and culminating in a six-page research paper
Integrated media literacy through the use of laptops and activities engaging students in source evaluation
Assessed students reading comprehension through connections between literary elements and the text
Russell I. Doig Middle School, Trumansburg, NY January 2014-March 2014
Student Teacher, Seventh Grade
Co-planned with an inclusion special education teacher
Cultivated personal connections to The Outsiders through poetry, presentations, and opinion activities
Addressed Common Core skills through the analysis of textual evidence and justification of claims
Contributed as a member of the PBIS Committee, organizing school celebrations for positive behavior
Frederick Douglass Academy, Harlem, NY October 2013
Guest Teacher, Tenth Grade
Compared and contrasted The Scarlet Letter with works of poetry addressing the same overarching themes
Discussed real-world controversies surrounding virtue and expectations
Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY September 2011-December 2011
Classroom Tutor, Sixth and Eighth Grades
Supported students with homework, test-taking, and instructional content across the disciplines
Taught classes using a cooperating teachers lesson plans
Related Experience_________________________________________________________________________
NCTE Conference, participant/attendee, Boston, MA November 2013
Instructor, The Little Gym of Kingston, Kingston, NY March 2008-present
-teach children ages 4 months to 12 years classes in gymnastics, sports, karate, and dance
-lead camps and birthday parties
Bartender and Floor Assistant, AGAVA Restaurant, Ithaca, NY April 2013-present
Accomplishments and Honors________________________________________________________________
Inductee, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society April 2013
Inductee, Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society November 2012
Dean's List, Ithaca College 2011-present
Soloist, Anne Hebard School of Ballet/Catskill Ballet Theatre 2009-present
Inductee, National Honor Society 2008-2010
Inductee, German Honor Society 2008-2010
Captain, Kingston Field Hockey 2008
Dancer, Firebird, New York City Ballet 2001
Soloist, Saugerties Ballet Center/Ulster Ballet Company 1995-2009
Community Involvement____________________________________________________________________
ZoetIC Magazine: Managing Editor 2012-present
On The Floor Dance Company: co-artistic director, program designer/editor, choreographer 2011-present
Relay For Life: performer, participant, and donor 2011-present
IC Bigs: volunteer for participation in organized activities with local children 2010-2011
Volunteer, Children's Day Parade: float assistance, concessions 2010
Counselor, Kingston Field Hockey Camp: lead a team of girls through skill practice 2007-2010
Toys-for-Tots: collect and organize the distribution of toys for underprivileged children 2007-2010