MEGHAN LUTTRELL
http://fg.ed.pacificu.edu/sweb/luttrell/
EDUCATION
Masters in the Art of Teaching, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR, (anticipated) May 2008
Certification: Early Childhood & Elementary Education (in progress)
Academic Honors &
Affiliations:
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, 2007
4.0 grade point average
Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, June 2007
Major: Educational Studies Minors: Special Education & Business
Academic Honors:
DeanÕs List 2006 & 2007
Resident DeanÕs Scholarship, 2003
o Awarded to students based on grade point average and challenging course work
Affiliations:
Chi Omega Sorority, 2003-2007
Executive Board Treasurer, 2005-2006
Westview High School, Portland, OR, June 2003
Academic Honors:
Lem and Audrey Short Memorial Scholarship, 2003
Westview High School Award, 2003
o Awards based on work ethic, attitude, need, academic achievement, school and community involvement and future plans
EXPERIENCE
Practicum & Student Teaching, Pacific University, September 2007 - June 2008
á Kindergarten (Full Day), Meriwether Lewis Elementary School, Portland, OR
o 9 weeks full time, January – March 2008
o Planned and taught a social studies unit on Community Helpers
¤ Involved discussions, fiction and non-fiction books, dramatic play, art, guest speakers and other hands-on activities
o Class Profile: 25 students, 3 with IEPs, 3 ELL and 2 TAG, 45.8% poverty and Title I support
á 3rd Grade, L.C. Tobias Elementary School, Hillsboro, OR
o 9 weeks full time, April – June 2008
o Currently planning a biography/autobiography unit to be taught in the spring
¤ Includes a pod-cast project
o Class Profile: 26 student, 3 with IEPs, 3 ELL and 1 TAG
Field Studies, University of Oregon, April 2006 - June 2007
á 1st Grade, Edison Elementary School, Eugene, OR, 60 hours
o Aided students with journal writing
o Interacted effectively with students during math, science and art activities
á 2nd Grade, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Eugene, OR, 30 hours
o Observed and participated in the morning routines
o Provided support to students during writing, language arts and math
á Special Education, 2nd & 3rd Grade, Edgewood Community Elementary School, 90 hours
o Helped individual students with reading, math and social studies
o Assisted a small group with math
Nanny
á The Mercer Family, Eugene, OR, September 2006 - June 2007
o Provided a safe, caring and fun environment for two girls, ages 3 and 6
o Integrated learning with reading, dancing, singing, art and games
á The Benson Family, Eugene, OR, June 2006 - September 2006
o Supervised two children, ages 9 and 11
o Provided safe and reliable transportation to activities, sports, clubs and camps
á The Mandell Family, Portland, OR, July 2005 - September 2005
o Provided an entertaining and safe environment for two girls, ages 4 and 8
o Organized and facilitated learning activities and trips to parks and museums
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
á Attended the Oregon Technology in Education NetworkÕs Student Teacher Inspiration Conference, University of Portland, September 2007
o Sessions included pod-casting and SMART board demonstrations
á Attended the See PovertyÉBe the Difference! Conference, October 2007
o Put on by the Oregon Association for Childhood Education International
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
á Chi Omega Philanthropies
o Created and implemented projects and events benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation
á Alton Baker Park Clean-Up
o Painted structures and cleaned
á Food For Lane County
o Worked in the garden
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
á Music, Movies and Pod-casting
o Fluent in making and publishing digital movies and music using iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand
á Webpage Design
o Experienced in the use of advanced tools to design a website
http://fg.ed.pacificu.edu/sweb/luttrell/
á Photography
o Proficient in the use of photography to document student learning
REFERENCES
á Mark Bailey, Associate Professor of Education, Pacific University
á Cindy DiCenzo, Kindergarten Teacher, Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
á Tim Lauer, Principal, Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
á Leslie Mayfield, Third Grade Teacher, L.C. Tobias Elementary School