Meg Treiber 
 
Meg Treiber  
Integrated Science  6897 Forest Valley Dr. SE  
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 
and Elementary 
phone: 616.717.1934 
Educator   email: ​treiberm@mail.gvsu.edu 
twitter: @meg_treiber  
website: teachingtreiber.weebly.com/ 
 
A West Michigan native pursuing a K-8 
teaching position in order to build a 
classroom based on collaboration, unity 
and mindfulness. A first year teacher 
with a long history of working with 
children and attending to special needs. 
Described as someone who “gets things 
done”, I do well under pressure and 
handle a long to-do list with patience 
and peace. Teaching is my heart work; 
my passion.  
 

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Education and Certification   Grand Valley State University / ​Bachelor of Science  

Major in Integrated Science and Education, Minor in Elementary Certification  
AUGUST 2015 - APRIL 2018, GRAND RAPIDS MI 
Completed rigorous 5-year education program while holding a full-time job. 
Graduating with academic honors.  

Dean’s List ​FALL 2016 - WINTER 2016 

MTTC Elementary Education Passed   
CPR & First Aid Certified 

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Experience  Alpine Elementary / ​Student Assistant & Student Teacher  

AUGUST 2017 - APRIL 2018, KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS  
Accepted into a year long co-teaching cohort through an interview 
process. Planned and lead instruction in a 4th grade classroom. Managed 
a wide range of behavioral and learning needs including, but not limited 
to, autism, CI, EI, ELL, and students from trauma-induced backgrounds.  

Alpine Elementary / ​Tutor  

FEBRUARY 2018 - APRIL 2018, KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
4th and 5th grade after-school math support. Planned daily lessons, gave 
targeted feedback, and differentiated for a range of needs.  

Alpine Elementary / ​M-STEP Proctor  

APRIL 2018 - PRESENT, KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
Communicated with staff to efficiently and effectively complete state 
testing. Provided a structured, calm testing environment.  
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Skills   Building relationships, community, and classroom culture  

Implementing research-based techniques to achieve student growth 
through increased motivation and personalized learning experiences  
Creating and following individualized behavior plans  
Accommodating and differentiating for IEPs, 504s, and a wide range of 
learning needs  
Incorporating technology into instruction and assessment 
Managing behavior needs through a structured daily schedule, 
student-friendly language, and emphasising those doing the right thing  
Collaborating with colleagues to provide creative and appropriate 
content for all learners  
Modeling desired skills, behaviors, and metacognition to ensure clarity of 
expectations 
Using assessment to identify key misconceptions to guide hands-on, 
inquiry-based, and explicit instruction  
Implementing a balanced literacy program to incorporate the five pillars 
of literacy for readers of all levels  
Intentional grouping catered to student personality, strength, and needs 

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References   Nick Vanderhyde / ​Cooperating Teacher at Alpine Elementary  

616.318.4184 / ​nvanderhyde@khps.org  
 
Ann Blais / ​GVSU Field Coordinator for Student Teaching  
616.560.4188 / ​blaisa@gvsu.edu 
 
Sheryl Vielstra / ​GVSU Field Coordinator for Student Assisting  
616.843.3192 / ​vlietssh@gvsu.edu 
 
Tom White / ​Forest Hills Alternative Education Teacher, Mentor   
616.889.6530 / ​twhite@fhps.net  
 
Missy Gregory / ​4th Grade Teacher at Alpine Elementary, Mentor  
616.914.2174 / ​gregorymelissa62@yahoo.com  
 
Jason Snyder / ​Principal at Kenowa Hills Alpine Elementary   
616.784.0884 EXT. 5204 / ​jsnyder@khps.org