Margo P.

Fitzhugh
1000 NE Apple ST / Portland, OR 98125 / (555) 302-6824 / mfitzhugh@globalscholar.com

Education
3/98 Master of Education, Teacher Education Program (Secondary), Portland State
University, Portland, OR.
12/96 Bachelor of Arts, English Teaching, cum laude, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
5/91 Bachelor of Business Administration, cum laude, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma,
WA

Accreditation
3/98 State of Washington Initial Teacher Certification
Endorsements, grades 4-12 (pending approval): English/Language Arts, Marketing
Education, Economics, English as a Second Language

Teaching Experience

Teacher Intern - 8-12/99 Inglewood High School, Olympia, WA

Taught three classes of twelfth grade English using a self-designed, standards-driven curriculum, "Advertising
in America - A Critical View."

Facilitated critical analysis of advertising through class discussions and essays

Coordinated an advertising trade show; students showcased their deep knowledge of how ads "work"
as persuasive tools

Taught one class of eleventh grade Mass Media, an English elective, using a self-designed, standards-driven
curriculum, "Mass Media and Its Messages."

Examined with students how mass media has influenced society, culture, politics, and government
Arranged an on-site presentation by a KING-TV News producer
Activities included composition of a television viewing recommendation for parents of young children,
creation of a full-length news program, and composition of a critical essay on how ads reach specific
audiences

Taught one class of tenth grade Debate using a self-designed, standards-driven curriculum, "Essentials of
Argument."

Integrated course topics with senior class study of persuasive argumentation

 Coordinated student research on contemporary, student-selected issues, utilizing on-campus
technology resources, including informational databases and the Internet

Teacher Intern - Four weeks, Spring, 1998 Kingston High School, Tacoma, WA
Taught four classes of ninth grade English using a self-designed, standards-driven unit, "Composing the Five
Paragraph Essay."

Created a collaborative project to introduce the writing process and five paragraph essay
Designed alternative assignments for a diverse population, including students considered at-risk

Teacher Intern - Two weeks, Winter, 1998 Rosa Parks Junior High School, Woodland Grove, WA
Taught four classes of ninth grade English using a self-designed, standards-driven unit, "An Introduction to
Drama."

Created an in-class performance area and introduced elements of drama through student
performance of "A Mid-Summer Nights Dream”.
Involvement also included researching school environment, observing classroom teaching.

Student Observer - 10/96 Maple Valley Junior High School, Maple Valley, WA; 9/96 Garfield Senior High
School, Seattle, WA

Involvement included observing classroom teaching, researching student learning variability.

English Instructor - 2-5/90 Estonian Management Institute, Tallinn, Estonia

Prepared and taught lessons in English as a foreign language to Estonian, Latvian, Russian, and Ukrainian
businesspeople for educational institution.

Professional Development
Ongoing Action Research Project "Multicultural Education" Research project examines how beginning
teachers develop as multicultural educators
2/98 "Oregon Alliance School Design Fair" coordinated by the Oregon Alliance for Better Schools
1/98 "Communicating With Parents" Presented by Michel Anciaux, Parent Involvement Director,
Washington State Parent Teacher Association
Fall/97 "(SLIBG) Standards and Assessment Training" Two sessions presented by Julie West and
Sheri Rosen, Inglemoor High School
 1/97 "Understanding the Gang Culture and How It Relates to Society and School" Presented by
H.A. Hasan, Special Education, University of Oregon
1/97 "Issues in Gender Equity: An Emphasis on the Sciences" Presented by Susan Bernard,
Director, Women in Engineering, University of Washington
10/96 "1996 Writing Conference: Essential Writing" Workshops presented by Puget Sound
Writing Project. Keynote address "The Writing Process: Teaching It Well" by Janet Emig

Professional Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of English, Oregon Education Association, National Education Association,
Washington Association for Educators of Speakers of Other Languages, Puget Sound Writing Project

Community Involvement
Volunteer, Shoreline Community Service Center evening English as a second language program; conversation
partner for visiting foreign educators through University of Washington professional exchange summer
program; teacher, fifth grade Sunday School at University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA; co-developer and
coordinator, on-line writer's workshop, matching junior high school writers with University of Washington
student teachers; note taker, University of Washington Disabled Student Services