Cameran E.

McKean

Boston College Vout 504, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (732) 865 3473
cemckean@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/cemckean Skype: cameran.mckean

EDUCATION
Boston College, Lynch School of Education
Chestnut Hill, MA
Elementary Education
Applied Psychology & Human Development, Organizational Management Concentration
GPA: 3.38
Advanced Studies in England, Bath, England
Studied Education and Social Sciences | Student Teaching

September 2012-May 2016

February 2015-May 2015

LICENSURE
MTEL (Massachusetts Licensure), Elementary Grades 1-6
General Curriculum with Mathematics Subtest Taken on August 27th, 2014; Passed
Communications and Literacy with Writing and Reading Subtests Scheduled on October 23 rd, 2015; TBD
Foundations of Reading Scheduled on November 13th, 2015; TBD

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade at Mason-Rice Elementary School, Newton, MA
October 2015-Present
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Teach once a week in a 2 grade classroom working on improving lesson planning and instructional practices to prepare for
full-time student teaching.
Partnered with a first time student teacher; used this as an opportunity to mentor students new to the classroom.
Participated in a pilot program of the PCAP Indicators as a regional replacement for the PPA+ Indicators.
Science Club Teacher, 3rd Grade at Gardner Pilot Academy, Allston, MA
September 2015-Present
Teach once a week in an after school science club with a group of five third grade students. Work to craft interactive
scientific investigations that revolve around the unit The Changing Sky, which include studying phenomena such as
seasons, moon phases, night/day, etc.
Create peer evaluations and student assessments in order to lead to accelerated learning, engagement and instruction.
Ultimately leading to the designing of a curriculum unit through an accumulation of the lessons, assessments and
investigations that were implemented throughout the entire semester.
Student Teacher, Year 5 at St. Andrews C of E Primary School, Bath, England
February 2015-May 2015
Taught once a week in an extremely diverse Year 5 classroom teaching whole class lessons, working in small groups of
diverse learners, grading student work, and assisting in the appropriation of the classroom environment.
Student Teacher, 4th Grade at the St. Columbkille Partnership School
September 2014-December 2014
Taught once a week in a fourth grade classroom crafting and teaching lesson plans, working in various student formations,
instructing writing lessons each week, grading student work, and aiding the Cooperating Teacher in multiple capacities.
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade at the Jackson-Mann School, Allston, MA
January 2014-May 2014
Taught once a week in a second grade classroom crafting lesson plans, performing Read-Alouds, and working with ELL
students on both an individual basis and in a small group setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher at Saint Columbkille Partnership School, Allston, MA
September 2015-Present
Work as a substitute for teachers at the school throughout various grade levels on an as-need basis in order to practice
instructional and management approaches; have so far worked in a Pre-Kindergarten classroom.
Shift Manager at Crazees Ice Cream, Rumson, NJ
September 2010-August 2015
Managed the shift upon the opening and closing of the store.
Duties included, but were not limited to, counting the register, managing 3-5 employees at a time, facilitating and assigning
duties among staff, and maintaining the order and cleanliness of the store.
Research Assistant at the Campus School, Chestnut Hill, MA
August 2013-December 2014
Communicated with Occupational Therapists at the Campus School on a research project involving the impact of Rhett
Syndrome on young children within a heavily structured classroom environment, providing me with experience in detailed
data collection, multitasking, and employee engagement and training.

Analyzed videos of the students involved and kept track of systematic phenomena that occurred using detailed
spreadsheets.
Trained new assistants in order to accustom them to the software and ensure accurate data collection.

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LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER WORK
ELL Tutor at Boston College
October 2015-Present
Meet with a Boston College employee once a week to work on their English skills through conversational dialogue and
more direct instructional practices.
Executive Committee Member & College Buddy at Best Buddies International
September 2012-Present
Meet with a Boston College employee with a physical and/or mental impairment on a weekly basis.
Allows for increased interaction, on a more personal level, with adults on campus who require individual attention with the
intention of forming personal one-on-one friendships.
Communicate with Student Affairs at Boston College to facilitate a pilot program to reorganize student organization
trainings within the university.
Interview potential members in order to pair them up appropriately with buddies in the program.
Student Buddy in the Creative Kids Volunteer Program
September 2012-December 2015
Played music and sing songs with an individual Campus School student in a group setting with the intention of forming
close bonds between the Campus School and Boston College students.
Big Sister at Big Brothers, Big Sisters Organization, Allston, MA
January 2013-May 2014
Interacted with a Little Sister, a fourth grade girl at Garner Pilot Academy, on a weekly basis through activities, games, and
talking.
Taught her to become more aware of, and involved in, her environment as a young girl in the world today.
Marketing Committee Member for the American Cancer Society
September 2012-February 2013
Facilitated the organization of fundraisers and events in order to raise money for cancer research at the Boston College
Relay for Life Event. Duties included brainstorming ideas for expected donor engagement and getting people enthused
about the anticipated event, Relay for Life.

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SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, & Excel; Trained in the Analysis and Research of Data; Employee Training;
Differentiated Instruction; Creating Formal and Informal Assessments for Skill Development; Elementary Proficiency in French