"To love what you do and feel that it matters -- how could
anything be more fun?" ~Katharine Graham
Welcome to Megan Pedemonti's Portfolio!
Hi! Welcome to my website! Please take the time to view my portfolio. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]!
A Little Bit About Me
My name is Megan Pedemonti, formerly Megan Jones. Currently, I am working as an instructional aide in Centennial School District. I am responsible for providing support in first, second, third, and fourth grade inclusion classrooms. I completed my student teaching in 1st grade in Colonial School District in May of 2008 to earn my Elementary Education certification. Prior to student teaching, I taught Pre-Kindergarten at Chesterbrook Academy. I have my M.Ed. in Elementary School Counseling as well as a B.S. in Psychology. I am excited to have my own classroom someday where I can continue to foster a love of learning in all of my students.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education Certification, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
M.Ed., Elementary School Counseling, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
B.S., Psychology, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Centennial School District, Southampton, PA 2008-Present
Instructional Aide
* Assist classroom teachers with instruction and lesson preparation.
* Provide one-on-one support in first, second, third, and fourth grade inclusion classrooms.
* Develop and implement accommodations for students while working directly with special education and regular education teachers.
* Co-teach in second grade, third, and fourth grade classrooms.
* Lead guided reading groups.
* Facilitated North Star fifth grade girls group.
Colonial School District, Lafayette Hill, PA 2008
1st Grade Student Teacher
* Varied teaching strategies to meet the needs of each student.
* Developed Language Arts lessons consistent with a balanced literacy approach of reading and writing workshops.
* Utilized Investigations and Scott Foresman math curriculum.
* Assisted in teaching the Solids and Liquids Module developed by FOSS.
Chesterbrook Academy, Exton, PA 2005-2007
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
* Created and implemented science and social studies based thematic units integrating language arts, math, fine and gross motor skills, art, and music.
* Utilized Scholastic Early Childhood Program and SPARK Health and Wellness Program.
* Piloted Links to Learning Nobel Learning Preschool Curriculum.
* Facilitated Kindergarten Enrichment program.
West Chester University Children’s Center, West Chester, PA Summers of 2000-2004, 2008
Summer Camp Teacher
* Created and implemented a curriculum for the summer program.
* Researched, planned, and organized educational field trips.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
UTILIZED TO ENHANCE THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS
Classroom Community: Social skills · Character education · Classroom meetings
Modeling appropriate behavior · Learn from mistakes · Safe zone
Teaching Style: Differentiated Instruction · Systematic Learning
Celebrate success · Build on strengths · Monitor progress
High expectations · Set achievable goals · Multiple intellgences
Lesson Planning: Cooperative Learning · Problem-solving · Student centered learning·
Hands-on experiences · Open-ended questioning · Engaging
Long-term planning · Flexibility
Professional Development: Fundations - Mentor Texts · Fostering Fluent Readers · Technology
Best Practices Fair · Literacy Centers · IEP Development - Working with Learning Disabled Students -Managing Behavior - Autism · Assessment and Planning
Other Achievements: Parent Help Coordinator · Mentoring at Alternative School
Co-advisor of Student Organization · Developed Assessment Tools
ORGANIZATIONS, AWARDS, AND HONORS
Member of NCTE (The National Council of Teachers of English)
Member of IRA (International Reading Association)
Classroom Teacher of the Year, Chesterbrook Academy (2005-2006)
PSI CHI, honors society for students of Psychology
PHI GAMMA MU, honors society for students of the social sciences
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Working Successfully with Learning Disabled Students, BCIU Online Course
Fundations Workshop
Special Education Paraprofessional Staff Development
Sessions Attended:
The IEP: The Cornerstone of Special Education
Meeting the Needs of Students with Challenging Behaviors
Autism
Assessment and Planning
Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project Workshop, An Array of Best Practices in Reading and Writing
Sessions Attended:
Mentor Texts: Teaching Writing Through Children's Literature
Fostering Fluent Readers
Succeeding in Nonfiction
Technology Inservice at Whitemarsh Elementary School
Best Practices Fair for Colonial School District
Sessions Attended:
Adding to Your Writing Toolbox
Bringing Books to Life: eBooks for an Interactive Reading Experience
Helpful Hints on Making Centers that Reinforce Teaching and Extend Learning in the Content Areas
Dr. Jean's "Razzle Dazzle" Centers and Activities for Reading, Writing, and Math Conference
The Puzzle of Autism Inservice at Whitemarsh Elementary School
Occupational and Physical Therapy in the Classroom Inservice at Whitemarsh Elementary School
