Megan McEachran

2815 East Jolly Road, Lansing, MI 48910

248-880-9871 ! mmceachran619@gmail.com

Certification
Spanish Secondary Education
Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12)

May 2015
May 2015

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
BACHELORS OF ARTS, SPANISH

May 2014

Concentration in Secondary Education

Specialization in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
G.P.A. 3.2
Study Abroad in Valencia, Spain; University of Virginia; Summer 2012

Teaching Experience
Bath High School; Bath, MI
STUDENT TEACHER

September 2014- Present

September 2013-September 2014

January 2014-May 2014

September 2012-December 2012

Attended to the needs of mentor teacher and students in a Spanish 1 classroom by helping facilitate learning and
manage the classroom
Utilized various teaching methods that further accounted for individual students learning preferences and styles.

Wexford Montessori Magnet School; Lansing, MI

MSU STUDENT ASSISTANT

Observed mentor teacher in an ESL elementary classroom with students in grades K-4th grade.
Assisted students to help them feel more confident when speaking, listening, reading and writing in English.
Established trust by understanding the variation of cultures and perspectives in the classroom

Waverly Middle School; Lansing, MI

MSU STUDENT ASSISTANT

Observed mentor teacher in a Spanish 1 and 2 classes 4 hours a week

Facilitated student-centered learning through creative activities and independent exploration
Worked with students one-on-one to accommodate the specific learning needs of students

Cornell Elementary School; Okemos, MI

MSU STUDENT ASSISTANT

Assisted mentor teacher by anticipating their needs, accommodating for individual student needs, and working
diligently to ensure a positive and respectful classroom environment
Taught Spanish levels 1 and 2 by creating lesson plans, managing the classroom, grading assignments and tests,
attending parent teacher conferences and sta meetings, and staying after school to aid students when needed
Created a trusting and student-centered learning environment through a variety of educational and engaging lessons
using the five Cs of foreign language teaching.
Established trust by applying discipline with fairness and consistency
Addressed issues by understanding dierent perspectives, remaining calm, and resolving the problem

Holt 9th Grade Campus; Holt, MI

MSU STUDENT ASSISTANT

September 2011-December 2011

Promoted the ideology of the program by being a positive role model to students, and learned how to successfully
support students in a non-traditional learning environment by collaboratively working with mentor teacher.
Assisted in disciplinary actions when mandated and encouraged open communication among students in order to
enable student driven conflict resolution

Work Experience
Dublin Square Restaurant; East Lansing, MI



February 2013-Present
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Represents the restaurant in a positive manner by always giving the customer a positive experience

Demonstrates strong communication skills by working in a social atmosphere

Ability to problem solve in high-stress situations and work for long and extended hours