Megan Ross

(248)943-6127 / rossmeg12@gmail.com / msmeganross.weebly.com

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate May 2021
6-12 English
6-12 English as a Second Language
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teacher Certification May 2021
• Completed 12 graduate-level credits
Bachelor of Arts, English May 2020
• Teaching Major: Secondary English
• Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Michigan State University Education Abroad July 2017-August 2017

London, UK
• Enhanced knowledge of English literature and strengthened cross-cultural skills through
engaging with local residents, visiting historical sites, attending shows and tours, and
embracing British culture.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Year-Long Teaching Intern, 9th Grade Honors English August 2020-May 2021
Troy High School, Troy, MI
• Developed reading, writing, and discussion skills in 3 sections of 25-30 students through
both in-person and online learning.
• Implemented a variety of teaching strategies to engage students of all backgrounds and
learning preferences.
• Initiated discussions about literature using CRT, New Criticism, and other lenses so
students could analyze and think critically about literature.
• Collaborated with other 9 Honors English teachers to develop strategies and approaches
around curriculum.
• Provided a variety of content for students, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, videos,
movies, short stories, music, and art.
• Presented diverse and differentiated approaches in the classroom to ensure student
growth.
Year-Long Teaching Intern, Beginner/Intermediate ELD August 2020-May 2021
Troy High School, Troy, MI
• Developed skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening according to WIDA
standards in English Language Learners of many different backgrounds and English
Proficiency Levels. (Grades 9-12)
• Differentiated all lessons to ensure learning for every unique student.
• Collaborated with my mentor teacher and department head to create an appropriate and
engaging curriculum.
• Launched discussions around student’s home countries and languages, and validated past
schooling experiences.
• Designed and taught units and lessons on an array of content including fiction,
nonfiction, digital media, grammar, writing, speech clarity, vocabulary, and speech
patterns.
• Engaged students with diverse and multi-cultural content.

Substitute Teacher October 2020-Present

EDU Staff
• Effectively monitored classroom activities and taught content for my mentor teachers at
Troy High school.

Pre-Internship Placements
Haslett Middle School, Haslett, MI (8th Grade ELA) September 2019-March 2020
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MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI (6 -8 Grade) September 2019-March 2020
Haslett High School, Haslett MI (6th-12th Grade ESL) September 2019-December 2019
Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing, MI (10th Grade ELA) January 2019-May 2019

OTHER EXPERIENCE
High School Girls Basketball JV Assistant Coach September 2020-Present
Troy High School, Troy, MI
Student Supervisor at MSU Starbucks June 2017-March 2020
Business College Complex, East Lansing, MI
Dairy Dream Employee June 2012-Present
Clarkston, MI

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Zoom, SMART board, Schoology and
PowerSchool.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Troy School District Professional Development Days, Troy, MI August 2020-Present
EDU Staff Substitute Teaching Modules, Online October 2020
WIDA Proctor March 3, 2021

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Recipient: Audrey M. Leslie SSC
Dean’s List: 9 Semesters