1. Megan Summers
Elk Grove Vlg, IL  (847) 682-2976  megan.summers@valpo.edu www.linkedin.com/in/msums
Objective
Seeking a social studies teaching position to challenge myself and fulfill my passion of
educating and making a difference in young lives.
Teaching Experience
Instructional Assistant – Township High School D214 Fall 2015 – Present
The Academy at Forest View | Arlington Heights, IL
 Assists the teacher in all facets of daily classroom management.
 Divides time between working with students, providing behavioral support, and
completing administrative tasks assigned by the teacher.
Reading Intervention Facilitator – Township High School D214 Fall 2015 – Present
Vanguard School | Arlington Heights, IL
 Supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching.
 Assesses the reading strengths and needs of students and provides that
information to classroom teachers, parents, and specialized personnel.
 Oversees the students participating in CompassLearning classes.
Student Teacher Spring 2015
Portage High School | Portage, IN
 Grades 10-12, Social Studies: Psychology (2 Sections), U.S. History (3 Sections)
 Gained experience on various teaching methods by working with two cooperating
teachers in different subject matters (one in Psychology, one in U.S. History).
 Collaborated with cooperating teacher and members of teaching team to plan
and teach.
 Designed and facilitated activities for both content areas, including lesson and
unit plans with objectives aligned to Indiana Academic Standards.
 Used assessment to inform instruction, and graded student work/ handled
electronic gradebook.
 Attended professional development training on student engagement and lesson
differentiation, and participated in all department and staff meetings.
Student Observer
Portage High School | Portage, IN Fall 2014
 Grades 11 and 12, Social Studies: AP Economics, Economics, AP Government
 Observed basic and AP classes to better understand students’ needs.
 Implemented various activities, including leading review sessions every week.
Valparaiso High School | Valparaiso, IN Spring 2014
 Grades 11 and 12, Social Studies: Psychology
 Assisted a psychology class, consisting of upperclassmen, with various notes
and classroom activities.
Morgan Township High School | Kouts, IN Fall 2012
 Grades 9 and 10, Social Studies: Economics, U.S. History
 Assisted cooperating teachers with various classroom activities.

2. Other Work Experience
Beverage Cart Attendant May 2014 – Present
Fox Run Golf Links | Elk Grove Village, IL
 Responded to guest's orders in a professional manner.
 Performed up-selling of items whenever appropriate.
 Assisted in stocking and ordering food and inventory, along with stocking the
beverage carts.
 Maintained high accountability of personal cash drawer, and performed other
related tasks as assigned by manager.
Lifeguard May 2012 – May 2014
Rainbow Falls Water Park | Elk Grove Village, IL
 Ensured the safety of patrons and kept up-to-date with skills through in-service
drills.
Job Coach for Transition Students July 2011 – January 2014
Clearbrook | Palatine, IL
 Helped clients, who have developmental disabilities, with career development,
professional goals and long-term workplace success strategies.
 Supervised students (ages 18-22) with disabilities who were transitioning out of
high school and trying to find a suitable place for their next step.
 The transition program allows transitioning students to work, and participate, at
Clearbrook for a trial period, in order to see if Clearbrook is the right fit for them.
Education
Valparaiso University– Valparaiso, IN August 2015
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Secondary Education and Psychology
Minor: Spanish
Honors: Valparaiso University Presidential Scholarship
Skills
Lesson Planning Expertise  Academic Performance Evaluations  IEP familiarity 
Standardized Testing  Microsoft Office Proficient  Classroom Management  Technology
Integration  Organization  Flexible  Curriculum Map Expertise
Certifications
American Red Cross CPR/AED/Heimlich Certification Valid through 2016
Suicide Prevention Training Completed Spring 2013
SafeZone Training Completed Fall 2014
Licensure
State of Indiana Initial Practitioner License August 2015
Psychology, Pedagogy Completed Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Paraprofessional Educator
Illinois Board of Education, License 2329776 Valid through 2021
Professional Affiliations
National Educators of America (NEA) 2012 – Present