1. Megan M. Sumner
meganmsumner@gmail.com 17625 71st
Court
(708) 738-4954 Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a full-time position in a collaborative educational company which values meeting the
needs of all students, implementing 21st century skills, technology-based learning/collaboration, and data-
driven results.
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
August 2009-May 2013
Received a Bachelor’s in English Education
Cumulative G.P.A: 3.48
Concentration in Reading
Tinley Park High School, Tinley Park, IL
August 2005-May 2009
Graduated in the top 10% of the class
High Honors
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
H.H. Conrady Junior High, Hickory Hills, Illinois
August 2015-present
Developed and organized lessons that differentiated instruction.
Implemented a teaching environment that focused on the use of technology to promote critical
thinking skills and collaboration.
Integrated 21st century skills into lessons by the use Google Classroom in order to promote effective
collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
Collaborated with multiple professional learning communities to meet the needs of all students.
Created an environment which promoted student leadership and collaboration among students.
Modified lesson plans according to data (both formative and summative) to meet the needs of all
students.
Taught an after school program called ASSETS that helped bridge the gap for struggling students in
reading.
8th Grade Honors Language Arts/Literature Teacher
Lakeview Middle School, Warsaw, Indiana
August 2013-May 2015
Instructed 8th grade students in Language Arts, Honors Language Arts, and a Literature elective
Developed and organized lesson plans that differentiated instruction
Modified lessons and assignments to effectively teach students with various reading levels and
learning needs
Promoted career skills by developing a department-wide Student Career Fair over various colleges
across the United States and the world
Participated in a Professional Learning Community that was designed to promote literacy and
effective collaboration throughout the English Department
Integrated 21st century skills into lessons by the use of iPads, iMovie, Google Docs, and blogging.
2. References Upon Request
EDUCATIONAL EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Minecraft Club
Created an after school Minecraft Club” that used the program Minecraft EDU
Promoted team work during supervision of students
Facilitated group collaboration within the game
Lady Tiger Track and Field
Assisted in coaching/measuring/volunteering in the Girl’s Long Jump competition
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient at using a SmartBoard and Mimio technology
Proficient in both Microsoft Office and Apple software
Proficient in Google Classroom
Proficient in other technology programs which include but are not limited to Kahoot, Quizzizz, Nearpod,
Educanon, and Schoology
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Solution Tree: Professional Learning Community Conference
Lincolnshire, IL
July 2013
E3 Tech Conference
Warsaw, Indiana
August 2014
