MEREDITH LEE MONCURE

moncurml@dukes.jmu.edu (804) 517-9873

http://meredith-moncure-portfolio.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
I want to empower children to be bilingual, active learners and citizens in their community through
an inclusive, culturally-diverse learning environment as a first-grade dual-language teacher.

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching, expected May 2019
Professional Education Licensure Program: Elementary Education (grades Pre-K to 6)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor: Elementary Education, expected May
2018
Concentration: Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages, expected May 2018
Concentration: Spanish
Cumulative GPA: 3.70; Fall 2016 GPA: 4.0

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student, Bluestone Elementary School (3rd grade), Harrisonburg City, VA
Fall 2017-present
Observed a classroom of third graders enrolled in Harrisonburg City Public Schools dual-
language Spanish-immersion program; communicated in Spanish with both students and the
cooperating teacher to ensure a fully-immersive experience
Implemented technology-integrated, differentiated math small group rotations designed by a
cooperating teacher
Taught engaging, technology-infused lessons of each primary content area, both in Spanish
and in English

Substitute Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield County, VA

Summer 2017-present
Served as the lead classroom teacher in the absence of the lead teacher in a variety of grade
levels
Executed lesson plans and classroom management strategies suggested by the lead teacher
Adapted to a variety of school environments and cultures to best instruct the students in the
class

Spanish/ESL Support Tutor, Pleasant Valley Elementary School (Pre-K), Rockingham County, VA
Spring 2017
 Interacted one-on-one with Spanish-speaking students in an at-risk pre-k classroom, in both
Spanish and English, to build English vocabulary, phonological awareness, and basic literacy
skills

Practicum Student, Fulks Run Elementary School (Pre-K), Rockingham County, VA

September-December 2016
Observed one pre-kindergartners physical, social-emotional, cognitive, language, and moral
development over the course of a semester; wrote an in-depth case study report of this childs
development
Observed a classroom of at-risk pre-kindergartners immersed in periods of play-based
learning in a structured, public school setting
Incorporated use of Spanish and English to provide a dual-language transition for a newly-
arrived Spanish-speaking child
Implemented classroom management techniques and communicated using appropriate,
child-friendly language both to promote play-based learning and meet childrens needs
Planned and taught a hands-on, creative cooking lesson to further explore the topics of
pumpkins and fall, while encouraging step-by-step procedure-following and play-based
learning
Developed and performed a fall-themed read aloud for a small group of children, which
included a creative art-based assessment

Student Aide (ROTE Program), Smithland Elementary School and Skyline Middle School (Grades 1-
6), Harrisonburg, VA
Spring 2015-present
Observed various teaching styles, classroom management practices, and classroom and
school environments as a student aide through JMUs ROTE (Raising an Organization of
Trained Educators) during weekly one to two-hour-long placements in standard and dual-
language classrooms
Interacted with and assisted a variety of students during independent work time and small
group time

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Fulks Run Elementary School (Pre-K), Rockingham County, VA
January-April 2017
Volunteered weekly in Fall 2016 practicum classroom (see above) to continue observing
growth and development of at-risk pre-k children, while practicing child-friendly
communication skills

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg

Spring 2016-present
Served as a big sister mentor to a local fourth grade girl via weekly lunch meetings and
time spent volunteering in her classroom
STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
Salamanca, Spain
May-June 2016
Spent five-and-a-half weeks immersed in the language and culture of Salamanca, Spain; lived
with a non-English speaking native of Salamanca, attended JMU courses at the University of
Salamanca, and traveled to various locations within Spain to broaden my cultural,
architectural, and artistic understanding of Spanish culture

EMPLOYMENT
Rainbow Station, Richmond, VA
Summer 2015, Summer 2016, and Summer 2017
Served as a Camp Blue Sky activity counselor for elementary and middle school-aged
children; led group cooking activities in Rainbow Stations caf; led and managed various
groups of children as a substitute counselor, including children with behavioral, physical, and
medical needs

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Kappa Delta Pi (education honors society) Vice President and Professional Development Chair, Fall
2017-present
Phi Beta Kappa honor society member, Spring 2017-present
Phi Kappa Phi honor society member, Spring 2017-present
Presidents List, Fall 2016
Kappa Delta Pi member, Fall 2016-present
Attended Kappa Delta Pis Educators Conference in Spring of 2017, which included a variety
of professional development presentations by professors, school administrators, and both
past and current elementary, middle, and high school teachers
ROTE (Raising an Organization of Trained Educators) Executive Member, Spring 2016-present
Collaborated with two additional executive members to interview and admit members into
the organization and to train and prepare members to work professionally with elementary
and middle school teachers and students
Communicated with administrators of Smithland Elementary School to coordinate individual
weekly placements for 10-15 members per semester
Gamma Phi Beta sorority member, Fall 2014-present
Volunteered with fellow sorority women at local school and community events to promote our
sororitys philanthropic mission to build strong girls by inspiring confidence and resilience in
young girls; some events included local Girls on the Run races and Game Night at
Smithland Elementary School