Resume

Megan E. Porter

(802)-598-2030 megan_porter@icloud.com

EDUCATION

Westfield State University, Westfield, MA May 2016 - May 2018

GPA: 3.97

Masters in Education, History

Honors: Save Our Schools Scholarship 2016-2017

Smith College, Northampton, MA September 2009 - May 2013

GPA: 3.78 Major GPA: 3.85

Major: American Studies, Concentration: Education, Minor: History

Certification: Secondary Education License

Honors: Dean’s List 2009-2013, First Group Scholar (top 10% of class) 2011-2013, Dana Student Teaching Grant 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

History Teacher, Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, Lenox, MA August 2014- Present

-Taught Transatlantic History of the Western World, The American Immigrant Experience,

American Studies, and Introduction to Sociology.

-Co-taught, including planning and grading, the American Studies classes.

-Wrote Leef Grants for classroom materials and class field trips

-Organized and chaperoned multiple field trips for the sophomore and junior classes including trips

to Washington D.C., New York City, and Italy.

-Served on the department hiring committees for three different positions

-Member of the National Honors Society selection committee.

-Planed a panel on Policing and the Black Lives Matter movement.

-Brought in guest speakers ranging from academics, to oral historians, to veterans, to social justice programs.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Northampton High School, Northampton, MA May 2013 – June 2014

- Responsible for planning, teaching, and grading for three long block classes spanning all grades:

Early Modern World History, History of the Holocaust and Genocide, and AP European History.

- Communicated with parents through phone calls, parent-teacher conferences, online grade book, and email.

- Established differentiated lessons for students on IEP and 504 plans, including modified documents and flexible pacing.

- Liaised with departmental team to bolster student achievement: re-wrote Curriculum Pathways and established DDMS,

-Collaborated with Science teachers to mentor and supervise a physics student teacher from February until April, 2014.

Student Teacher, Northampton High School, Northampton, MA January – May 2013

- Planned and taught units of Early Modern World History to a diverse class of ninth and tenth grade students.

- Emphasized critical thinking skills through a constructivist approach emphasizing research and primary source analysis.

- Assessed student achievement through a variety of methods that included portfolios, projects, and creative writing.

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE

Student Council, Lenox Memorial Middle and High School September 2016 - Present

-Planned a mock presidential debate and a mock presidential election.

-Led multiple pep rallies.

-Organized spirit week and "Lenox Open"

-Conducted charitable acts including the holiday senior luncheon and donations for the

Lenox Fuel Fund.

Ultimate Frisbee Club Advisor, Lenox Memorial Middle and High School September 2016 - Present

-Helped student leaders form an after school Ultimate Frisbee club

-Facilitated practices and scrimmages once a week

Mock Trial Team Coach, Lenox Memorial Middle and High School September 2014 - March 2016

-Oversaw practices, lessons in law, and trials across the State

-Regional Winners for the 2015 and 2016 Season

-Placed in the top 16 teams in MA for the 2015 and 2016 season

JV Girl’s Ultimate Coach, Northampton High School, Northampton, MA March 2014 - Present

-Planned and executed two hour practices five days a week, as well as two tournaments and five games.

-Responsible for game travel arrangements, team safety, and team bonding events.

JVB Girl’s Basketball Coach, Northampton High School, Northampton, MA December 2013 - March 2014

- Planned and executed three hour practices, six days a week, in addition to coaching a total of sixteen games.

-Assisted the Varsity team through Western Massachusetts sectionals and State playoffs.

Farmer Educator, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA June – August 2013

- Taught students ages 5 through sixteen basic farming skills through varied lessons for different skill and age levels.

College Fellow, CitySprouts, Cambridge, MA June – August 2012

- Created and executed lesson plans on nutrition, environmental science, and sustainable living.

- Cared for the non-profits’ twelve public school gardens with ten to twelve middle school students.

Youth Mentor, Project Coach, Springfield, MA February - May 2011

- Mentored a High School student in elementary school basketball coaching.

- Tutored a student to be able to record, edit, and compile stories for airing on NPR's Storycorps.

Curatorial Research Intern, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C. September – December 2011

- Presented to secondary students during a worldwide webinar on conspiracy theories in aerospace history.

- Wrote a research paper and unit plan on critical thinking for high school students as it pertains to museum education.

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Starbase, Aspen, PowerPoint, Engrade, Redikker, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Adobe Acrobat.

Certifications: MIAA Certified Coach, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Memberships: AHA Member 2017, 2018.

Conferences and Workshops: Facing History, Facing Ourselves - Holocaust and Human Behavior & Teaching The Reconstruction Era, Brown University's Choices Program, American Historical Association Annual Conference 2016.