Margaret S.

Lapp
451 W. Starz Rd Gibsonia, PA 15044 (724) 713-5262 lappms13@gmail.com
maggielapp13.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position for the 2015-2016 school year. Offering an intrinsic passion for the
education of young children and a sensitivity to students with varied learning abilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Second Grade Teacher, Marshall Elementary- North Allegheny School District
Pittsburgh, PA, August 2014-June 2015
Established strong and respectful relationship with students and parents by utilizing online Class Dojo tool
for behavior management
Routinely checked students' mastery of skills by collecting data that was used to group students and
differentiate curriculum according to specific needs
Participated in grade-level meetings focused on curriculum and SLO planning using Rubicon Atlas
Clinical Practitioner, First and Third Grade, Knox Elementary- West Branch Local School District
Alliance, OH, January 2014-April 2014
Gained experience as both a general educator and intervention specialist as part of dual-licensure
program
Created a two-week interdisciplinary Great Mail Race unit which included technology, research,
presentations, and group collaboration
Collaborated with principal, school psychologist, and classroom teacher to devise and implement
behavior plan for first grade student
Pre-clinical Practitioner, Kindergarten, Alliance Early Learning School- Alliance City School District
Alliance, OH, September 2013-December 2013
Incorporated tactile and visual learning strategies into lessons as a result of diagnostic assessment
Designed "Family Literacy Night" to encourage parents to become involved in their child's reading
instruction
Summer Literacy Program Teaching Assistant, North Hills School District
Pittsburgh, PA, June 2014-August 2014
Assisted classroom teachers in teaching remedial literacy skills to at-risk children grades K-3
Utilized iPads, leveled readers, word-building and phonics activities to support and advance students'
fluency and comprehension skills
R.E.A.D. Alliance Technology Fellow, Alliance City Schools & the University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH, September 2013-May 2014
Researched and made recommendations regarding the use of developmentally appropriate applications
to promote literacy skills in struggling readers grades K-3
Maintained electronic attendance records, performance reports, and other program data

EDUCATION
University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education, May 2014
Minor: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
PA Certification: Early Childhood Education (PreK-4), Special Education (PreK-8)
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Full-Tuition Presidential Scholarship Recipient

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM

Student National Education Association, University of Mount Union- President and Senate Representative
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society) University of Mount Union- Vice President

Alpha Phi Omega (Service Fraternity, minimum of 20 service hours/semester) University of Mount Union
Ohio Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, University of Mount Union

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
North Allegheny SD Induction Program, Pittsburgh, PA- August 2014-May 2015
Different, Not More Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA- January 8, 2015
L is for Loving Literacy Workshop, Alliance, OH- September 31, 2013
Green Light Education- Impact Teaching Workshop, Alliance, OH- November 9, 2013