Megan Borowicz

Dedicated and adaptable teacher candidate with experience creating engaging, standards-based lessons and supporting diverse learners through explicit instruction and differentiation. Skilled in fostering a positive classroom communitybuilt on respect, collaboration, and curiosity. Committed to helping every student grow academically and socially while contributing positively to a school’s mission and community.

• Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us Certification
• Non-instructional staff: Create a Positive Climate for Children Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Certificate
• Addressing ACEs with Brain-based Approaches in Trauma-informed Care Certification
• Changing Spaces Certification
• Communicate Effectively With Children Certification

Cochran Primary School – Williamsport, PA
3rd Grade Classroom, Fall 2024

• Observed and supported instruction with a focus on lesson delivery, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Assisted in small-group instruction and guided practice to reinforce literacy and math skills.
• Designed and taught standards-based mini-lessons in reading, vocabulary, and writing with guidance from the cooperating teacher.
• Implemented differentiated activities and scaffolded support to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborated with the cooperating teacher to reflect on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

Jersey Shore Elementary School – Jersey Shore, PA
Student Teaching – Kindergarten Classroom (Fall 2025 – Current)

• Plan and deliver ELA, math, and science lessons aligned with state standards and grade-level curriculum.
• Introduce and reinforce early literacy skills, including phonics, sight words, and comprehension strategies.
• Apply explicit instruction and gradual release practices (“I Do, We Do, You Do”) to support student learning.
• Implement classroom management strategies that promote a positive and productive learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction through visuals, sentence starters, and small-group activities to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess student learning through observations, oral responses, and written work, adjusting instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with cooperating teacher to reflect on and improve instructional practices throughout the semester.

Crossroads Child Learning Center – Jersey Shore, PA
Phone: (570) 923-7285 | Email: info@crossroadschildlearningcenter.org

Samantha Bailey – Kindergarten Teacher, Jersey Shore Elementary School
Phone: (570) 419-3236 | Email: sbailey@jsasd.org

Brett Everhart – Dept. of Health and Physical Education, Middle Level & Secondary Education
Phone: (570) 786-7726 | Email: beverhar@commonwealthu.edu