Resume

 Meghan D. Rigatti ** Education: ** //California University of Pennsylvania//. - California, Pa. May 2007 **Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education** **Cumulative GPA**: 3.6 **Certifications**: Pennsylvania State Department Grades K-6; ASSET Inquiry Trained; CPR; and First Aid.

** Professional Experiences: ** ** Full-Time Teacher ** //Charleroi Elementary Center –//Charleroi, Pa. August 2008 - Present
 * Currently teaching third grade.
 * Taught a videoconference on Famous Americans.

** Permanent Substitute ** //Charleroi Elementary Center// – Charleroi, Pa. October 2007 – May 2008 · Taught students in grades K-6 in various subjects and topics.
 * Provide hands-on experiences with students based on the lessons being taught.


 * Experience communication among all faculty members.

** Student Teacher ** //Charleroi Elementary Center (Professional Development School)// - Charleroi, Pa. Spring 2007 · Collaborated with the Fourth Grade Cooperating Teacher and Title I. Reading Specialist to teach a videoconference in partnership with Alexander Elementary in Houston, Texas for Reading Across The Planet. · Used ASSET inquiry-based learning in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in both kindergarten and fourth grade. · Used Bloom’s Taxonomy to analyze kindergarteners understanding of Reading. · Integrated Reading, Math, and Science across the curriculum and incorporated hands-on learning.

** Field Teacher ** //Donora Elementary Center// - Donora, Pa. Fall 2006 · Created a third grade math assessment to prepare my skills in writing teacher-made examinations. · Provided individualized tutoring before school and during recess to help students reach their full potential.

//Central Frazier Elementary Center// - Perryopolis, Pa. Spring 2006 · Used cooperative learning groups in fourth grade science to find out if NASA’s “space goop” was a solid or a liquid. · Instructed students on how to use Microsoft Word.

//Bright Start Learning Center// - Belle Vernon, Pa. Spring 2006 · Taught preschool and kindergarten students in Alphabet recognition, Animals, Sing-A-Longs, and Colors. · Investigated what happens when you mix primary colors together.

** Volunteer Experiences: ** ** Literacy Learning Fair ** //Rostraver Elementary School (Professional Development School)// - Belle Vernon, Pa. April 2006 · Taught action verb baseball charades to teams of fifth graders.

**Math Celebration** //Marion Elementary School (Professional Development School)// - Belle Vernon, Pa. March 2006 · Quizzed third graders’ skills in multiplying numbers using decks of playing cards. · Measured the diameter, radius, and circumference of bubbles with fifth graders.

** Additional Work Experience: ** ** Day Care Teacher ** //Bright Start Learning Center// - Belle Vernon, Pa. August 2005 – Present · Responsible for children between the ages of 1 year to 13 years and also guide school-aged students in after school programs and homework. · Influenced preschool and toddlers understanding of colors, shapes, letters, and nursery rhymes while using their fine motor skills to cut, trace, glue, string, write, pick up, and connect objects.

**Technological Experiences:** · Taught fourth grade students how to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works at Central Frazier Elementary. · Completed a videoconference with Alexander Elementary in Houston, Texas with my cooperating teachers fourth grade reading class at Charleroi Elementary. · Used Smart Boards from my education classes at California University of Pennsylvania.

** Professional Affiliations: ** **Sigma Alpha Pi**-Leadership Honors Society April 2006 **Pennsylvania State Education Association** Member August 2006 **American Heart Association Healthcare Provider** November 2006 **Kappa Delta Pi**-Educational Honors Society March 2007

** Honors: ** **Presidential Scholar**, California University of Pa. 2006-2007 **Dean’s List**, California University of Pa. 2005-2006

** Continuing Education: ** **Positive Behavior Support**-Intermediate Unit 1 February 7 & 21, 2008 **Web 2.0 Tools for Mathematic Educators-**Intermediate Unit 1 April 16, 2008 **Differentiated Instruction**-Intermediate Unit 1 July 5-August 5, 2008 **Entrepreneurship-**Intermediate Unit 1 October 24-November 22, 2008 **ePortfolio-**Intermediate Unit 1 December -January 4, 2009