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Megan R. Chapman
3103 Vicksburg Place SW, Decatur, AL 35603 |
(256) 318-7003 | megan@meganchapman.info
MISSION STATEMENT
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To be a caring and committed educator who facilitates diverse
learning experiences, so that each student may grow further
in knowledge, skills, and as an individual. To be
overflowing with joy, grace, and service to others.
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education
(Kindergarten-6th grade; Mild to moderate disabilities)
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Academic Honors include: Phi Eta Sigma, Dean's list, Kappa Delta Phi
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GPA: 3.6/4.0
Projected Graduation: May 2009
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Student Teaching-Cherry Tree Elementary, Carmel, IN
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January-May 2009
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Taught a 3rd grade classroom (January-March) and a resource room
(March-May) at Cherry Tree Elementary. Taught a comprehensive
3-week unit, completed an extensive teacher work sample, and
developed and performed an action research study. Had full-time
teaching responsibilities for a period of 12 weeks.
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Substitute Teacher, Anderson Community School Corp (K-5)
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Since May 2008
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Anderson Elementary, Anderson Community Schools-Kindergarten
(Early Childhood)
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Spring 2006
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Maple Ridge Elementary, South Madison Community Schools-3rd
Grade (Math, Science, & Technology)
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Fall 2006
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Anderson Elementary, Anderson Community Schools-1st grade
(Reading)
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Fall 2007
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Edgewood Elementary, Anderson Community Schools-4th grade
(Social Studies & English)
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Fall 2008
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Ramapo for Children-Phinebeck, New York
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Summer 2007-Bunk Counselor, Summer 2008-Supervisor
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Supervisor to 12 camp counselors and 15 campers (9-17 years old)
with mental, learning, and emotional disabilities. Created
objective goals for each camper. Communicated daily with parents.
Instructed and led camp counselor training sessions on behavior
management and intervention techniques. Coached social skills and
simulated appropriate behavior conduct.
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Care Provider - 4-year old boy with Autism
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March 2007-May 2008
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Encouraged the development of social skills. Partnered with parent
to facilitate the environment needed for the development of a program
to benefit student. Tracked student's progress.
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Family Network Agency - After school tutoring program,
Southside Middle School, Anderson, IN
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Fall 2005-Spring 2006
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Anderson University, Office of Admissions
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Fall 2006-Fall 2008
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LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
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- Special Olympics team coach
- SEA (Student Education Association) officer
- University Fellows-leadership development program
- 7th grade youth leader, Eastside Church of God
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- After School Fun volunteer at Park Place
- Big Brother/Big Sisters
- Neighbors, a service ministry
- Special Needs Ministry, Eastside Church of God
- School of Education tutoring program
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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- Kappa Delta Phi Regional Conference
- Indiana Student Education Association Fall Conference
- Anderson University Education Weekends
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- Character Counts
- Council for Exceptional Children Conference
(Addressing Needs of Children on Autism Spectrum)
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LICENSING FILE
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Licensing file available from Anderson University School of Education
- 1100 E.5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012. PH: 765-641-4400
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References available upon request
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