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Elementary Education Towson University December 2010

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About Me **: ** My name is Megan Ward and I graduated from Towson University with a degree in Elementary Education. I've spent the last five years surrounded by children. During that time, I have had several opportunities to care for children in their homes, became a counselor at a camp for students with ADHD, and taught interpersonal life skills to students in the Bahamas. In addition, I became a camp counselor for a summer day camp for 18, four years old, taught piano lessons to students from the age of four to the age of 14, led art class at a summer camp for campers ages four to eight. Teaching is my passion. I thoroughly enjoy working with young children and witnessing their enthusiasm and excitement for learning.

At Towson, I have had the opportunity to be part of the Howard County Professional Development School (PDS) program. Student teaching in two Howard County elementary schools, Jeffers Hill and Forest Ridge, has been a rewarding and educational experience. I will be graduating in December 2010 from Towson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I look forward to using the knowledge I've gained throughout my time in the program to enhance my future teaching experiences.

 Resume : Please click for a printable version of my resume.

 **My Placements **: **Level III Placement**: Jeffers Hill Elementary School, Columbia, MD  During my Level III semester at Towson University, I was placed in third grade at Jeffers Hill Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland. The total number of enrolled students during my internship was 383. The school was made up of a very diverse population. According to the Howard County Public School System Website, 46.2% of the students were African American, 25.6% Caucasian, 17.2% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, and 1.8% were not reported. 22.5% of the students received free or reduced lunch. 7.7% were special education students. In my third grade classroom, there were a total of 26 students. In this inclusive classroom, four students had a IEPs and four students were ESOL students.

**Mentor**: Jhonna Seifert  **Grade**: 3rd

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> **Level IV Placement**: Forest Ridge Elementary School, Laurel, MD <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> During my Level IV semester, I was placed in fifth grade at Forest Ridge Elementary School in Laurel, Maryland. The school was much larger than my previous placement, with a total of 628 enrolled students. The student population was very diverse. According to the Howard County Public School System Website, 40.6% of the students were African American, 30.4% Caucasian, 17.9% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, and 2.7% were not reported. 14.5% of the students received free or reduced lunch. 6.2% were special education students. During the fall semester, there were 20 students in my class. In this inclusive classroom, there are two students with an IEP and three ESOL students who received regular services.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> **Mentor**: Ashley Scruggs <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> **Grade**: 1st

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