Megan Ahern is seeking a teaching position and has experience as a paraprofessional and student teacher. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and endorsements in TESOL, middle school, and language arts. Her student teaching experience was in a 2nd grade classroom where she developed lesson plans and implemented differentiated instruction. She also has experience teaching ESL and facilitating activities at The Field Museum.

1. Megan Ahern
4430 N Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630
(773) 587-6761
melizabethahern@gmail.com
Objective
Inspire students’ desire to engage in learning through the use of various resources within a positive and
collaborative environment to obtain the knowledge they need to succeed within and beyond the classroom.
Certification Area
Illinois Type 03 Elementary
Endorsements in Teaching English as Secondary Language, Middle School, and Language Arts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2015
Minor in Teaching English as a Secondary Language
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Technology Skills
 Utilize IPads and laptops to teach various content areas.
 Optimize smart board, video production, website development using Weebly, concept mapping and
graphic organizing soft wares (i.e., Kids Piration/Bubbles) to enhance learning in the classroom.
Teaching Experience
Paraprofessional, 4th grade, Rutledge Hall, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712, Present
 Facilitate extra-curricular activities, such as IXL and rubrics cube club.
 Communicate with special education teacher, classroom teacher, and principal on a daily practices.
 Implement IEP plans with the guidance from special education teacher.
 Engage students in one-on-one conferences in guided reading.
 Instruct guided math groups with the deployment of classroom teacher.
 Instructed benchmark testing for third, fourth, and fifth grade students.
 Assisted administering ACCESS test.
 Participated in professional developments.
 Participated in a CPI certification course, received my certification in CPI.
 Monitor lunch/ recess for students with high risk allergies
Student Teaching, 2nd grade, Farnsworth Elementary School, Chicago, IL, Spring 2015.
 Developed and executed lesson plans for all curriculum areas.
 Deployed reading groups to facilitate differentiated instruction among ELL, special education, and
gifted students. Reading groups were student-centered that encompassed phonics, comprehension,
sequencing, and art using weekly stories from Basal Reading textbooks.
 Utilized graphic organizers to enhance students’ learning of comprehension strategies implemented
during story units.
 Implemented cooperative learning groups to promote teamwork and critical thinking during math units.
 Presented a social studies unit on the diversity of Chicago’s communities. Engaged students in exploring
the seventy seven communities of the city and their cultural enrichments. This activity expanded their
understanding of cultural diversity.
 Cultivated positive and supportive relationships with students in a regular education classroom,
including special education, ELL, and high achieving students resulting in improved learning outcomes.
 Developed and implemented classroom management techniques, such as individual color monitoring
and class compliment points to earn a five minute dance party at the end of each week. These techniques
improved students’ desire for self-discipline and maintaining focus.

2. Clinical Experience, 5th grade, Belmont- Cragin, Chicago, IL, Fall 2014.
 Developed and executed lesson plans for all curriculum areas.
 Created an interdisciplinary science unit on water pollution. Students researched the harmful effects of
water pollution on the environment and developed an action plan to prevent future water pollution.
Students collaborated in creating an awareness campaign that included posters and mock social media
networks, such as Twitter. This enhanced their understanding of the various communication outlets for
disseminating information.
Clinical Experience, ESL, Portage Park Elementary, Chicago, IL, Spring 2014.
 Developed and executed lesson plans for students who were newly immigrated to American.
 Promoted phonemic awareness through games.
 Created a science unit on environmental habitats. Students learned about the different habitats using
non-fiction and fiction text, graphic organizers, and maps to find their geographic location.
Field Experience
Classroom Observation, 1st Grade, Schubert Elementary, Chicago, IL, Summer 2013.
 Compare classroom observations to educational theorists and theories.
Classroom Observation, Special Education, Lane Technical High School, Chicago, IL, Fall 2011.
 Focus on effective teacher management skills and behavior.
Classroom Observation, 7th and 8th grade, Audubon Elementary, Chicago, IL, Fall 2010.
 Structured observation of students’ participation and behavior during classroom instruction that
enhanced my understanding of classroom dynamics.
Leadership & Volunteer Activities
Field Museum, Chicago, IL, September 2013-Present.
 Educational resource for visitors of the Crown Family Playlab at The Field Museum.
 Collaborate with educators and fellow volunteers to provide an authentic and educational experience to
visitors of the Playlab.
 Engage children, age 2 through 7 in excavating dinosaur bones, life on a Pueblo, and crafts.
 Utilize inquiry to develop critically thinking during interactions.
Grassroots: Creating Culturally Relevant Curriculum Forum, March 2013.
 Observed presentations and panels on creating culturally relevant curriculum for students.
Misericordia, Chicago, IL, September 2012-December 2012.
 Facilitated fun activities, for handicap individuals that included bowling, board games, and crafts during
the Fun-o-Botics program.
CASEP (College of Art and Science Program), Chicago, IL, August 2010-May 2012.
 Participated in pre-major program developed to provide meaningful educational experiences during
general education courses for college of education majors.
Employment
Childcare, Schoeff & Ziccardi Family, Chicago, IL, 2010-Present.
 Assist children with their homework and engage them in higher level thinking.
 Manage children’s afterschool schedule.
 Present active or educational activities for children to participate in.
Research Assistant, Northeastern Illinois University, May 2015-present
 Entered pre & post test data, analyzed and interpreted research findings with an inquiry based science
project for 3rd Grade students including English language learners (ELLs).