Margaret Shepherd Biester

124 W. 6 Street ! Media, PA 19063 ! Phone: (610) 620-5449 ! E-Mail: mshepherd08@gmail.com ! Web: http://talesofacuriousteacher.blogspot.com/
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Objective
Dedicated elementary teacher eager to obtain full-time teaching position. My passion for education stems from my own fascination with learning something new everyday. In my time teaching I have discovered that a teacher must always act as researcher, finding out about her students and constantly adjusting beliefs and practices to best suit student needs. As a passionate learner myself, I am dedicated to always searching out new ways to tap into my students interests.

Education
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
M.S.Ed Elementary Education Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary, Middle School Social Studies and Middle School Language Arts

May 2012

W harton School of BusinessPhiladelphia, PA

Wharton Program for Working Professionals Business Essentials Certificate

December 2010 May 2008 June 2004

College of W oosterWooster, OH
B.A. in History, Member of National History Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta

Garrison Forest SchoolOwings Mills, MD

High School Diploma

Teaching Experience
Germantown Academy, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Teacher, 3 Grade
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August 2013- Present

Prepare and teach daily math lessons to group of 8 students In charge of preparing and teaching weekly cursive lessons Created monthly reflection lessons on the mission statement, as well as tied in Folk Tales during African unit Organize and lead reading group, one based on the Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl as a part of an author study Assist in all areas of classroom management including selecting materials that are used for homework, grading homework, and maintenance of student files, in addition to attending parent-teacher conferences and writing comments/grades for math group Lead a student group of 34 5 grade girls (G.I.R.L.S. Group) aimed at empowering young girls to become strong and independent women Assist in mapping of third grade curriculum
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Germantown Academy, Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Teacher, 4 Grade
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August 2012- August 2013

Prepare and teach daily math lessons to group of 10 students Prepare and teach occasional lessons in language arts and social studies for class of 16-17 students Assist in all areas of classroom management including selecting materials that are used for homework, grading homework, and maintenance of student files, in addition to attending parent-teacher conferences and writing comments/grades for math group Lead a student group of 20 5 grade girls (G.I.R.L.S. Group) aimed at empowering young girls to become strong and independent women Teach after school dance program once a week Assist in mapping of fourth grade curriculum
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Margaret Shepherd Biester

402 Briarwood Road ! Wallingford, PA 19086 ! Phone: (610) 620-5449 ! E-Mail: mshepherd08@gmail.com ! Web: www.margaretbiester.com

Friends Select School, Philadelphia, PA

Student Teacher, 3 Grade
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January 2012- May 2012

Prepare and teach math, language arts and social studies lessons for a class of 16 students Organize and lead reading group, one based on the Journey by Patricia MacLachlan as a part of an author study Lead opening circle and closing circle daily and supervise transitions Developed and implemented two week integrated curriculum on Voices of Slavery in America in April Collaborate and create assessments that were used to access student learning with cooperating teacher and assistant teachers Assist in all areas of classroom management including selecting materials that are used for homework, grading homework, and maintenance of student files, in addition to attending parent-teacher conferences

Andrew Jackson Elem entary School, Philadelphia, PA

Student Teacher, 1 Grade
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August 2011- December 2011

Conducted a descriptive profile of a student in my classroom Directed small group lessons in literacy, math, science and social studies working with all 21 students in the class Worked one-on-one with students with special needs (including 5 ELL students)

Kean Elem entary School, Wooster, OH

Student Teacher, 3 Grade
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August 2005- December 2005

Worked with a group of four students who were pulled out of the general education classroom for reading and math Developed the reading comprehension and decoding skills of the students to bring them up to grade level Worked on test taking skills for the upcoming standardized tests

Other Work Experience

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Administrative Assistant for Alumni Council on Admissions
Worked as co-advisor to two student groups on campus: coordinating programming, managing website content and general advisement Assisted in all facets of program coordination for major alumni events on and off campus Developed communication materials for prospective students and alumni

June 2009- June 2011

Volunteer Experience and Interests

Kinetics Dance Theatre, Ellicott City, MD
Volunteer
Worked as teaching assistant with the special needs dance instructor Helped with dance instruction and preparation for a final performance Worked with a range of students with autism, mental retardation and emotional disabilities

Margaret Shepherd Biester

402 Briarwood Road ! Wallingford, PA 19086 ! Phone: (610) 620-5449 ! E-Mail: mshepherd08@gmail.com ! Web: www.margaretbiester.com

Students Sharing, Baltimore, MD

Chair of Committee at Garrison Forest School
Worked in cooperation with Students Sharing of Baltimore, attended a leadership conference in August of 2003 Volunteered at soup kitchens, homeless shelters, women and children centers Coordinated donation drives at my school and encouraged students to sign up to volunteer

Travel Experience
Traveled to Costa Rica to work with Habitat for Humanity and complete a Spanish Immersion experience Traveled with student group from Garrison Forest School to France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, England and Scotland Trips taken with the school group were enriched with educational experiences in Art History, History and Literature by our guide and teacher