Megan Redmond

Campus
1450 Alta Vista
Box #1226
Dubuque, IA 52001
Megan.Redmond@Loras.edu

Home
22773 21st Ave.
Bernard, IA 52032
563-513-1715 (mobile)

EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, May 2015
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature
Iowa Secondary Education License
Endorsements: English/Language Arts and Instructional Strategist I (5-12)
Overall GPA: 3.786/4.0 scale; Deans List each semester
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching ~ Jefferson Middle School, Dubuque, IA, January 2015-March 2015
Utilized Iowa Core Standards, which focused on students construction of knowledge, elaborated
communication through student centered activities and conceptual understanding of material.
Planned and executed lessons that involved 21st century skills and cooperative learning structures
in Reading, Writing and Social Studies for sixth grade students.
Modified lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners that are above or below target. Made
necessary accommodations for students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Behavior
Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Reading Intervention Plans.
Student Teaching ~ Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque, IA, March 2015-May 2015
Created lessons to assist students in the Academic Assistance Program develop self-advocacy
skills and strategies to complete class work.
Co-taught and modified lessons to assist students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs),
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Reading Intervention Plans.
Tutor ~ Dubuque, IA, February 2014-August 2014
Assisted students, in grades 5 and 7, who were struggling readers with developing literacy skills
to enhance their comprehension of reading, vocabulary and writing.
Mentor ~ Washington Middle School, Dubuque, IA, February 2013-Fall 2014
Mentored students with struggling behaviors in the classroom and assisted the students with
academic work.
Job Skills Intern ~ Area Residential Care, Dubuque, IA, May 2013-August 2013
Created and modified lesson plans to assist students in the Job Skills Program with soft skills and
job skills.
Assembled a grant report for the Job Skills Program and 207 hours of assistance with program.
PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
Redmond, M. (2015, April). Student of the Year for Secondary Education. Selected as the Student of the
Year for Secondary Education at the Loras College Legacy Symposium.
Redmond, M. (2014, November). Delta Epsilon Sigma. Presented with recognition of academic
accomplishments, fostering scholarly activities and encouraging a sense of intellectual community among
members, Dubuque, IA.
Redmond, M., Speltz, A., Zerante, N., Klein, H., & Cain, M. (2015, February). Rooted in
Collaboration. Presentation at the Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.

Redmond, M., Speltz, A., Zerante, N., Klein, H., & Cain, M. (2014, April). Loras to Roosevelt: Rooted
in Collaboration. Presented at the first annual Loras College Legacy Symposium, Dubuque, IA.
Redmond, M. (2013, July). Career Professionals of Iowa Scholar. Participated in workshops to build
academic growth and develop skills to succeed in the workplace, Indianola, IA.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Literary Society ~ Loras College, August 2013-Present
President, May 2013-Present, Planned and helped coordinate the English Careers Dinner, which
brought two past English Majors to Dubuque to discuss careers with an English degree.
Dance Marathon ~ Loras College, August 2011-Present
Outreach Director, May 2012-May 2013, Coordinated mini dance marathons at surrounding
schools in the Dubuque area to provide assistance to families who are a part of the Childrens
Miracle Network.
Largest student-run organization on campus that provided financial and emotional assistance to
families at the University of Iowa Childrens Hospital through the Childrens Miracle Network.
SERVICE & NON-TEACHING EMPLOYMENT
ARK Advocates ~ Loras College, December 2013-Present
Facilitated activities for individuals with disabilities that included games from the ages of 3-12
during respite nights to allow individuals to interact with each other and have become a part of a
circle of support for families.
Catholic Church in Latin America ~ Loras College J-Term, January 2014
Facilitated interactive activities and donated school supplies to students in a highland community
outside of Lima, Peru while studying there for three weeks.
Lead 4 Loras Program ~ Loras College, February 2012-May 2013
Completed three tiers of leadership training and researched retention to implement a plan to assist
students who are thinking about transferring.
DAC (Developing Alternative Choices) Inc., (Home and Community Based Health Intern) ~ May 2013Present
Training includes mental health awareness, safety, and confidentiality and HIPPA.
Completing projects to assist individuals with disabilities such as setting goals and recording
data.
Using computer software to update trainings and assist employees in completing training.
Loras College Instructional Resource Center (Media Service Provider) ~ September 2011-Present
Providing media technology (sound, projection and video) for public speakers, dances,
community and sporting events and Loras College activities.
Proficient in switch board, laptop, microphone, screens, projectors, and speaker operations.
Loras College Orientation Leader (Orientation and Launch into Loras) ~ March 2012-August 2014
Managed, planned, set-up, and carried out activities for Launch into Loras.
Mentored students as they received information about attending Loras in the fall.
Loras College Sophomore Year Experience Coordinator ~ February 2012-May 2014
Facilitated social activities for the sophomore class to attend.
Created resume and financial workshops to help prepare sophomore students for job and
internship interviews as well as helping organize and facilitate the Loras College Career Fair.