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Anna Plog

Madrid TWP,ME

Summary

Enthusiastic life-long learner with experience in creating and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons. Dedicated to serving the needs of the whole child and incorporating joy, curiosity, and creativity into the public school experience. Seeking a teaching position in Kindergarten - 3rd grade.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher (UMF)

MSAD 58 - Kingfield Elementary School - 2nd Grade
Kingfield, ME
01.2025 - Current
  • Daily lesson planning and implementation
  • Participation in meetings and workshops
  • Designing and implementing BARR plans for student achievement
  • Facilitating nature and place-based educational experiences
  • Developing meaningful relationships with students
  • Providing large and small group instruction in math, reading, writing, and science

Advanced Practicum (UMF)

Kingfield Elementary School - Kindergarten
Kingfield, ME
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Prepared and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans
  • Led morning meetings and story times
  • Developed meaningful relationships with students
  • Assisted in the implementation of Forest School (nature-based learning)

Practicum

UMF - Sweatt-Winter Early Care & Education Center
Farmington, ME
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and experiences for 2-6 year olds.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with students.
  • Created student portfolio with learning goals.
  • Led meetings and storytimes.

Ed. Tech III

MSAD 58 - Phillips Elementary School
Phillips, ME
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Special Education reading program using SPIRE and Fountas & Pinnell curriculums
  • Classroom support

Substitute - Special Education

MSAD 58 - Phillips Elementary School
Phillips, ME
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Classroom academic support
  • Classroom behavioral support

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Maine - Farmington
Farmington, ME
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies

University of Maine - Farmington
Farmington, ME
05-2007

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • Creative problem-solver
  • Enthusiastic collaborator
  • Designing developmentally appropriate and engaging lessons

Affiliations

High Peaks Alliance volunteer (2019 – 2025)

- Trail maintainer and assisted in organizing and implementing family/student trail maintenance experiences.

Maine Ag in the Classroom volunteer (2018 – 2025)

- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons based on MAITC’s annual Read ME book selection.

Phillips Public Library volunteer and board member (2013 – 2025)

- Event organization and support; Children's programming; Front desk / circulation support; Board member

Phillips Elementary School Garden Program volunteer (2021 – 2023)

- Summertime garden maintenance; Seedling maintenance; Instruction; Seedling donations; Successful grant writing

Phillips Elementary School PTO Leader (2018 – 2023)

- Facilitated meetings and acted as secretary; Successful event organization; Fundraising

Certification

- MaineAEYC’s 2024 Play Date Conference (Oct. 26th, 2024 – 7 hours PD)

- Antioch University New England’s In Bloom Conferences (Nature-based Early Childhood Education)

o June 2022, June 2023, June 2024 (6.0 professional contact hours per conference)

- Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s ProjectWILD and Growing Up Wild Combination Workshop (April 6th, 2022 – 9 hours)

- Maine Tree Foundation’s Environmental Education and Project Learning Tree Workshop (March 2, 2022 – 6 hours)

- Maine DOE’s Social Emotional Development online trainings (2022 – 4 hours)

- State of Maine Mandated Reporter Training (Valid 9/22/23 – 9/22/27 – 1 hour)

Accomplishments

  • High Honors at UMF Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024

Timeline

Student Teacher (UMF)

MSAD 58 - Kingfield Elementary School - 2nd Grade
01.2025 - Current

Advanced Practicum (UMF)

Kingfield Elementary School - Kindergarten
01.2024 - 04.2024

Practicum

UMF - Sweatt-Winter Early Care & Education Center
09.2023 - 12.2023

Ed. Tech III

MSAD 58 - Phillips Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023

Substitute - Special Education

MSAD 58 - Phillips Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Maine - Farmington

Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies

University of Maine - Farmington
Anna Plog