Meg Zastrow
Student & Teacher
RESUME
To obtain a position as an elementary, middle school or English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in a team oriented school that develops a desire for students to become life long learners.
Professional ​
Objective
Certifications
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas
Language Arts 6-8
TESOL
Education
Michigan State University
​2013 - present
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Over the past three years, I have worked to obtain my master's degree in literacy through Michigan State University's online master program. Degree is expected to be obtained during Summer 2016
Michigan State University
​2008 - 2012
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​During these years, I worked to complete my undergraduate certification at Michigan State University. My study was Education and I received my major in Language Arts and my minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Technology Proficiencies
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SMART Board
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Microsoft Word
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Excel
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Blogger
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Slideshare
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Prezi
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Power Point
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Weebly
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Read Naturally
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SMART Table
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Tablets
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ELMO
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iPad
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Microsoft Office 365
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Schoology
6th/7th Grade English Teacher, Smith Middle School, Troy School District, June 2015- Present
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Developed thematic unit with other department teachers
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Collaborated with other teachers to differentiate and modify lessons to fit needs of individual learners
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Joined Cultures of Thinking committee and participated in training
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Differentiated instruction to interests, needs, and abilities of students while fostering a culture and environment of critical thinking
ESL, 6/7 Teacher, Smith Middle School and Larson Middle School, Troy School District, August 2014- June 2015
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Designed differentiated lessons for various level ESL students
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Administered WIDA assessment to grades 6-8
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Collaborated with grade level teachers to provide individualized instruction
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Attended and incorporated Cultures of Thinking into classroom activities
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Designed lessons that incorporated iPad usage and Schoology features
Instructional Technician, Noor International Academy, Hamadeh Educational Services, November 2013- June 2014
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Proactively planned differentiated lessons and thematic units that met individual needs, interests, and abilities of students while fostering critical thinking
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Differentiated multi-cultural instruction in small groups and individualized instruction for readiness and learning styles using technology
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Collaborated with classroom teacher to provide effective individual and group instruction, activities, and projects
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Provided intervention to Tier 2, Tier 3, and ESL students in math and literacy