Megan S.

Brittain
3819 Creek Way, Chester, VA 23831 (757) 556-1847 megsimonne3@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Elementary Education,
December 2017

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
William A. Walton Elementary School, Prince George, VA
Student Teacher, September 2017-December 2017
2nd Grade
Prepared materials and classroom for lessons and activities
Planned and conducted lessons for a balanced program of direct instruction, guided
practice and adequate independent practice that catered to each students developmentally
appropriate learning abilities
Instructed students individually and collectively, using various teaching methods such as
lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Enforced rules for behavior and procedures given by the cooperating teacher
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate said
objectives to students
Observed and evaluated students performance, behavior, social development, and
physical health

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School, Sandston, VA
Elementary Behavior Interventionist, March 2017-June 2017
Assisted students with modifying disruptive behaviors
Monitored students behavioral management plans
Worked in conjunction with administration and classroom teachers on how to effectively
manage students classroom behavior

Sci-Tastic Summer Camp, Petersburg, VA

Camp Teacher, July 2016
Taught by engaging students in hands-on science activities
Accompanied students on field trips
Planned and implemented science activities
Identified materials, tools, resources and activities to address Virginia Science Standards
of Learning
Camp Co-Director, July 2017
Assisted camp director with daily camp operations
Conducted administrative duties (including but not limited to: daily camp attendance,
meal counting & documentation, record keeping (emergency contacts, class rosters, etc.)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/FIELD EXPERIENCES

NASA MUREP Educator Institutes STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative,
NASA Langley, Hampton, VA (May 2017)
VACTE (Virginia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education)/ATE-VA (Association of
Teacher Educators in Virginia) Spring Conference, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg,
VA (March 2017)
Teachers of Color Summit, Richmond, VA (February 2017)
VAST (Virginia Science Teachers) Conference, Williamsburg, VA (November 2016)
Bensley Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA (3rd Grade, Fall 2016)
Walnut Hill Elementary School, Petersburg, VA (3rd Grade, Fall 2016)
Blandford Program for Humanities and Mathematics, Petersburg, VA (3rd Grade, Spring 2016)
Sci-Tastic Summer Camp Professional Development, Virginia State University (June 2016; June
2017)
Advancing Student Performance through Content Literacy Summer Institute, Virginia State
University (June 2016)
Childcare Professional Development Training, Virginia State University (June, December 2015)
Patrick Copeland Elementary School, Hopewell, VA (3rd-5th Grade Self-Contained Special
Education, Fall 2013)