Meghan Droog

www.Meghangrace.org Portland, OR 97203 (909) 287-6634 Droog@usc.edu

EDUCATION
University of Southern California Expected May 2018
Masters in the Art of Teaching, Single Subject Social Studies and Credential: 4.0 GPA

University of California, Los Angeles June 2015

Bachelor of Arts in History, Honors Program: 3.4 GPA

Mount San Antonio Junior College June 2013

AA Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Honors Program: 3.9 GPA
Scholar-Athlete

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Glencoe High School Hillsboro, OR
Student Teacher August 2017- Present
- Developed world studies curriculum based on constructivism and asset ideology learning theories.
- Lead classroom instruction on the units of world studies while making sure to always include enduring understandings.
- Ensured that students receive an equitable education through access of different funds of knowledge and levels of literacy.
- Reflected on needs of students in order to differentiate and cultivate critical thinking.
- Differentiate lessons so all levels of students are able to grasp the social studies concepts.

Dorsey High School Los Angeles, CA

Volunteer January 2017- June 2017
- Observed a high school classroom in order to develop reflection in practice.
- Lead classroom instruction on different topics such as nonviolent protests.
- Facilitated discussion among students and guided them during Guided Practice.
- Reflected on needs of students in order to develop lesson plans that ensued strong critical thinking skills.

Jumpstart-AmeriCorps Westwood, CA
Team Leader October 2014- June 2015
- Led team of six students in two Jumpstart sessions per week.
- Participate in team leader meetings in order to effectively implement curriculum.
- Facilitate bi-weekly team meetings with corps members in order to adequately train and plan each session.
- Delegated team responsibilities to match each members strengths.

Girls to Grad Los Angeles, CA

Mentor September 2014- Present
- Responsible for mentoring underprivileged high school freshman.
- Guide her through college application process.
- Meets mentee bimonthly and maintains weekly phone calls to aide in assisting to keep her on track for college.

Glenmeade Elementary-Susan Ramsey Chino Hills, CA

Teachers Aide September 2005- June 2013
- Responsible for organizing the classroom, grading, recording and tracking grades on Excel.
- Aided in the transition to Common Core via classroom preparation and assistance.
- Lead table time and group work along with tutoring students.
- Provided one on one differentiation of instruction for English Learners and Students with Disabilities.
- Mentored by lead teacher on classroom instruction and differentiation for students in a multitude of grade levels.

EXPERIENCE
Advisors LLP Brentwood, CA
Legal Assistant September 2015- August 2017

ATHLETICS
Mount San Antonio Junior College: Member of Division 1 Womens Soccer Team June 2011-2013

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Marys Kitchen, Orange, CA February 2010-2012
Chief of Admissions, Girls to Grad, Los Angeles, CA September 2014-Present

SKILLS
Languages: Semi-Conversational in Spanish
Yearbook Design and Production for both Middle and High Schools
Computer: Microsoft Office, HP and Mac platforms, Basic Graphic and Web Design, Web Production