Willamette University

Candidates

Merideth Patterson

Master of Arts in Teaching

Merideth Patterson

Authorizations

Elementary Education, Middle School Education

Endorsements

Multiple Subjects, Social Studies

Endorsements (pending)

Reading

Teaching Strengths

  • Teaching with technology
  • Literacy integration and reading intervention
  • Investigation and discovery of historical resources
  • Commitment to become ESOL endorsed within the next year
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to make personal connections with students and co-workers
  • Highly qualified in social studies

Education

  • Willamette University, BA (history)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Houck Middle School, Salem, Ore., gr. 8 social studies

Practicum

  • Clear Lake Elementary School, Salem, Ore., gr. 5

Other Classroom / Youth Experience

  • Trained STARS classroom facilitator, statewide (2004-05)
  • CHOICE (Girl Scouts) group leader (2004-05)
  • Camp counselor, Kiwanis Camp Wyman, Eureka, MO (2001)
  • Alumna advisor, Pi Beta Phi, Willamette University (2008-present)
  • Reading buddy, Highland Elementary School (occasional)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Dan Rideout, Houck Middle School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Jessica Sydow, Clear Lake Elementary School, Keizer, Ore.

University Supervisor