MEGAN CROWDER

(301) 873-0907
mcrowd1@students.towson.edu
http://www.megancrowder.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Towson University
College of Education
B.S. Special Education
Concentration in Elementary & Middle School Education

Cumulative GPA: 3.75

Anticipated May 2015

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Halstead Academy
Baltimore, MD
Special Education Student Intern for Third and Fifth Grade
January 2015 -Present Day

Instruct in whole group, small group, and one-to-one environments

Create and implement lesson plans using the UDL format

Differentiate instruction for 3rd and 5th grade mathematics and reading classes

Administer both formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress

Attend and participate in IEP meetings

Teach and co-teach phonics, guided reading, and mathematics

Communicate with teachers and support staff in order to document and monitor student mastery of IEP goals

Incorporate instructional technology in everyday instruction

Participate in daily morning and afternoon bus duty

Pine Grove Middle School
Parkville, MD
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Intern for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade
August 2014 December 2014

Facilitated learning in self-contained and inclusive settings

Evaluated student-specific needs and altered lesson plans accordingly

Conducted meetings with BCPS Technology Representatives to brainstorm and optimize iPad programming

Reprogrammed 20 school iPads using apple configurator

Researched, downloaded, and categorized educational applications

Martin Boulevard Elementary School
Essex, MD
Second Grade Student Intern
August 2014 December 2014

Differentiated instruction for five non-English speaking ELL students

Assessed student learning through exit tickets, class-wide discussions, tests, and worksheets

Integrated the use of modern technology through creating interactive flipcharts for classroom instruction

Planned and taught in an inclusive setting made of 27 students with diverse learning needs
Owings Mills Elementary School
Special Education Teachers Assistant for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First grade

Facilitated learning in a small group environment

Proctored informal assessments

Outlined and prepared various lesson plans

Fifth District Elementary
Teachers Assistant for Fifth Grade

Administered comprehensive tests

Created periodic lesson plans

Directed classroom activities

Provided individualized student support

Owings Mills, MD
August 2013 October 2013

Upperco, MD
January 2013 May 2013

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Bethesda Chevy Chase Counseling & Assessment Associates
Bethesda, MD
Intern
May 2014 August 2014

Observed and facilitated group therapy sessions for children with ADHD

Provided specialized one-on-one guidance for people with a range of mental illnesses

Conducted extensive research for scouting potential clients

Built a clientele database to index past, present and future clients

Camp Caring

Gaithersburg, MD

Volunteer Big Buddy

Implemented and reinforced positive coping strategies for children experiencing tragic loss

Comforted and reassured campers during group therapy sessions

Offered undivided attention and personalized support to an assigned little buddy

Facilitated trust and friendship building activities

Montgomery County Recreational Basketball
Assistant Coach

Coordinate weekly practices and games for ten Third graders

Demonstrate the importance of teamwork and exercise

Lab School of Washington
Summer Group Leader

Collaborated with tutors to facilitate learning

Managed 12 students with special needs

Rendered academic and moral support

June 2014

Bethesda, MD
December 2013 March 2014

Washington D.C.
June 2012 July 2013

America Counts
Volunteer Mathematics Tutor

Conducted one-on-one tutoring

Encouraged student advancement

Worked alongside teachers to tailor course content

Baltimore, MD
September 2011 May 2012

Best Buddies
Secretary

Created and executed club activities

Conducted monthly friendship updates

Organized and ran fundraisers

Recorded meeting minutes

Bethesda, MD
September 2007 May 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Tutor

Assist with school assignments

Inspire a zest for learning
Provide academic and emotional support
Teach multiple subjects

Bethesda, MD
June 2011 Present Day