Willamette University

Candidates

Meagen Medcalf

Master of Arts in Teaching

Meagen Medcalf

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

  • Integrating literacy into all content areas
  • Using technology within the classroom
  • Writers Workshop
  • Differentiating instruction for all learners
  • Classroom management
  • Using GLAD anchor charts
  • Flexible, reflective and collaborative worker
  • Organized and well prepared
  • Plan to begin ESOL endorsement summer 2011

Education

  • Oregon State University, BA (human development and family sciences)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

How can I appropriately encourage on-task behavior in the classroom?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Myers Elementary School, Salem, Ore., gr. 3

Practicum Teaching

  • Clear Lake Elementary School, Keizer, Ore., gr. 1

Other Classroom / Youth Experience

  • Preschool teacher – Bright Beginnings Preschool in Corvallis, Ore.
  • Preschool student teacher – Child Development Center in Corvallis, Ore.
  • Reading buddy for the SMART program in Corvallis, Ore.

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Sibyl Felts, Meyers Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Cortney Clendening, Clear Lake Elementary School, Keizer, Ore.

University Supervisor