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Meghann Cooper

1250 31 St.
414-712-4600
meghann.cooper@drak
Des Moines, IA
e.edu
50311
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February 15, 2016
Dear Hiring Manager,
It is with great pleasure that I am seeking to secure an elementary teaching
position within The Dallas Independent School District. Through my strong
work ethic, educational experiences, and social skills, I feel I would be a
quality candidate to join your team.
Enclosed is my resume, which indicates I will be graduating in May 2016 with
a Bachelor of Science in Education with an endorsement in Reading. I am
currently student teaching and I am finding it to be so rewarding and
beneficial to my future teaching profession.
Through my student teaching experience, I created and enforced a behavior
reward system to ensure that the students who are consistently making good
choices get recognized for their behavior, and students who arent, are being
treated fairly for their actions. I have also taken advantage of my time in the
classroom by teaching as soon as possible because I feel I learn best from
doing rather than observing. I also had the opportunity to sit on different
committees during my student teaching experience, such as PBIS (Positive
Behavior Interventions and Supports) and Technology Support.
Please contact me at your convenience so that we might arrange a meeting
to discuss how my qualifications would best meet the needs of your
students. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Meghann Cooper

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Meghann Cooper

1250 31 St.
meghann.cooper@drak
Des Moines, IA
e.edu
50311
414-712-4600
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Education
Drake

University: Des Moines, IA

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education- May 2016
Endorsements: Reading
Cumulative GPA: 3.43/4.0
Academic Honor: Deans List (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015)

Professional Experience

Student Teacher: Western Hills Elementary 5th Grade: West Des Moines, IA
January 2016- May 2016

Coordinate classroom operations with mentor teacher

Create lesson plans
Collaborated with other school teachers and faculty
Administered classroom rules and expectations

Nanny/Tutor: Des Moines, IA

August 2015-December 2015

Transport children to afterschool activities

Help with completing homework
Tutored child in reading
Managed child behavior

Educational Resource Associates: West Des Moines, IA

Tutor/Instructor: September 2014-March 2015

Tutor children in their struggling subjects

Create lesson plans
Grade papers
Consulted with other teachers and parents on making improvements to students
learning
File paperwork/make copies

Practicum Experiences

Westridge Elementary 3rd Grade: West Des Moines, IA

Garton Elementary ESL: Des Moines, IA
Greenwood Elementary 3rd Grade: Des Moines, IA
Riverwoods Elementary 2nd Grade: Des Moines, IA
Willard Elementary 5th Grade: Des Moines, IA
Rockcreek Elementary 3rd Grade: West Des Moines, IA

Waukee South Middle School 6th Grade: Waukee, IA

Leadership and Awards

Student Ambassador for Drake University

Participant: Childrens Cancer Connection and Reading is Fundamental Philanthropies
Intramural Chair: Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Certification: Mandatory Reporter and Blood Pathogens

References

Emily Scholl: Student Teaching Mentor

o scholle@wdmcs.org
o (515) 771-3428
Kristen Lamphere: Practicum Mentor
o kristen.lamphere@dmschools.org
o (515) 242-8410
Mike Lovell: Nannying
o (515) 771-1585
o Mike.Lovell@meredith.com
George Panosh: Student Teaching Principal
o (515) 663- 5900
o panoshg@wdmcs.org
Bill Orcutt: Student Teaching Supervisor
o billorcutt1@aol.com