Megan McMillan
189 Hawthorne Avenue, Kingston, Ontario K7M 1Z2
613-888-6161 megan.mcmillan@queensu.ca
189 Hawthorne Avenue, Kingston, Ontario K7M 1Z2
613-888-6161 megan.mcmillan@queensu.ca
Education
Bachelor of Education
Outdoor and Experiential Education Focus, Primary/Junior Divisions
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, 2014
Bachelor of Science
Honours Ecology and Environmental Biology, Co-op Program
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2012
Bachelor of Education
Outdoor and Experiential Education Focus, Primary/Junior Divisions
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, 2014
Bachelor of Science
Honours Ecology and Environmental Biology, Co-op Program
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2012
Practicum Teaching Experience
Outdoor Educator
Delivered outdoor environmental education programs at a residential camp facility setting under the direction and supervision of full time staff to grades 4 through 9. Included in teaching orienteering, leadership & teamwork skills, astronomy, traditional indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship.
Barambah Environmental Education Centre, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia, March 2014
Outdoor Educator
Taught a diverse range of grades, curriculum based programming in addition to program preparation, clean up, fundraising and trail maintenance. Examples of activities include: snowshoe skills, shelter & fire building, pioneer history, and ecology. Created an article detailing the importance of reflection activities within the classroom to be used by all visiting teachers.
H.R. Frink Centre, Belleville, Ontario, February 2014
Grades 1/2 Teacher
Worked with students of various academic and cultural backgrounds. Assessed students for, as and of learning. Taught a cross curricular social studies and literacy unit on heritage and identity and completed the mathematics measurement unit. Lessons were differentiated for student’s individual learning needs. Created an outdoor recreation program for primary and junior students during recess time.
Lord Strathcona Public School, Kingston, Ontario, December 2013
Grades 5/6 Teacher
Observed and assumed classroom responsibility for a grade 5/6 classroom. Worked with students of a large academic gap, differentiating instruction for those with IEPs and advanced learners. Created music, physical education and social studies lessons for both grades. Lessons were taught outside and in the classroom using assistive technology. Social studies consisted of rotating learning stations.
Lord Strathcona Public School, Kingston, Ontario, October 2013
Outdoor Educator
Delivered outdoor environmental education programs at a residential camp facility setting under the direction and supervision of full time staff to grades 4 through 9. Included in teaching orienteering, leadership & teamwork skills, astronomy, traditional indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship.
Barambah Environmental Education Centre, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia, March 2014
Outdoor Educator
Taught a diverse range of grades, curriculum based programming in addition to program preparation, clean up, fundraising and trail maintenance. Examples of activities include: snowshoe skills, shelter & fire building, pioneer history, and ecology. Created an article detailing the importance of reflection activities within the classroom to be used by all visiting teachers.
H.R. Frink Centre, Belleville, Ontario, February 2014
Grades 1/2 Teacher
Worked with students of various academic and cultural backgrounds. Assessed students for, as and of learning. Taught a cross curricular social studies and literacy unit on heritage and identity and completed the mathematics measurement unit. Lessons were differentiated for student’s individual learning needs. Created an outdoor recreation program for primary and junior students during recess time.
Lord Strathcona Public School, Kingston, Ontario, December 2013
Grades 5/6 Teacher
Observed and assumed classroom responsibility for a grade 5/6 classroom. Worked with students of a large academic gap, differentiating instruction for those with IEPs and advanced learners. Created music, physical education and social studies lessons for both grades. Lessons were taught outside and in the classroom using assistive technology. Social studies consisted of rotating learning stations.
Lord Strathcona Public School, Kingston, Ontario, October 2013
Related Teaching Experience
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Care for children ages 3-5 in a 1:8 ratio following a Reggio Emilia inspired emergent curriculum. Assist with nurturing developmental and cognitive skills, guide daily activities, and provide a safe and caring environment. Collaborate to plan, prepare and implement curriculum with Program Facilitator.
Maven Lane, Vernon, British Columbia, October 2015 to Present
Waterfront Director
Developed and delivered girl-centered waterfront and recreational programming for ages 5-15 in a summer camp setting. Complied with all waterfront safety requirements. Mentored other staff members. In charge of all special needs participants.
Carruther’s Point Girl Guide Camp, Kingston, Ontario, July to August 2015
Emergency Supply
Substitute educator for Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and Ontario Certified Teachers in 2 schools. Regularly working with students within the classroom as well as nutrition break and yard supervision. Other tasks completed as required. Worked as a full time casual ECE in an FDK French Immersion classroom October to April. Assistant coach with the boys’ volleyball team at Amherstview P.S.
Kingston, Ontario, September 2014 to Present
Nature Camp Instructor
Responsible for children aged 6-14 in a 1:8 ratio for Nature Explorers Camp. In charge of facilitating nature-inspired themed programming and lifeguarding for children while swimming at a local conservation area. Collaborated with staff to generate open-ended programming to allow all children to engage.
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Kingston, Ontario, June to August 2014
Outdoor Education Assistant
Led class field trips from downtown Kingston to Wolfe Island on the Wolfe Island ferry to visit the outdoor education centre. Constructed curriculum-based environmental science programs for K-12. Tailored programs for individual teacher needs. Created outdoor programs for students with exceptionalities. Managed bookings, outreach programs and site maintenance.
Msgr. J.S. Ryan Centre, Kingston, Ontario, May to June 2014
Recreation Leader
Developed and delivered recreational and educational programs for participants age 6-12 with a range of learning and developmental abilities in all subjects. Created a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants in a high risk school. Responsible for participants in a 1:15 ratio.
Rideau Heights PS, Boys & Girls Club of Kingston and area, Kingston, Ontario, October 2012 to June 2013
Tutor In The Classroom
Tutored students in grades 3/4 and grade 6/7 in literacy and mathematical literacy in order to prepare for EQAO testing. Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups. Trained as an EQAO test assistant.
Collins Bay PS & Lancaster PS, Kingston, Ontario, March to June 2013
Naturalist/Biologist
Performed on-site wildlife and plant surveys, wrote reports, conducted research, and prepared & tested samples.
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, NRSI, University of Waterloo, Aquatox Testing & Consulting, Waterloo, Ontario, 2010-2012
Outdoor Environmental Education Instructor
Lived on-site teaching grade 6 students natural history, ecology, local native history and outdoor/teamwork skills. Emphasized hands-on activities and encouraged living lightly on the earth. Performed site maintenance, program set-up and meal duties.
Durham Forest Centre, Uxbridge, Ontario, January to April 2009, September to December 2009
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Care for children ages 3-5 in a 1:8 ratio following a Reggio Emilia inspired emergent curriculum. Assist with nurturing developmental and cognitive skills, guide daily activities, and provide a safe and caring environment. Collaborate to plan, prepare and implement curriculum with Program Facilitator.
Maven Lane, Vernon, British Columbia, October 2015 to Present
Waterfront Director
Developed and delivered girl-centered waterfront and recreational programming for ages 5-15 in a summer camp setting. Complied with all waterfront safety requirements. Mentored other staff members. In charge of all special needs participants.
Carruther’s Point Girl Guide Camp, Kingston, Ontario, July to August 2015
Emergency Supply
Substitute educator for Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and Ontario Certified Teachers in 2 schools. Regularly working with students within the classroom as well as nutrition break and yard supervision. Other tasks completed as required. Worked as a full time casual ECE in an FDK French Immersion classroom October to April. Assistant coach with the boys’ volleyball team at Amherstview P.S.
Kingston, Ontario, September 2014 to Present
Nature Camp Instructor
Responsible for children aged 6-14 in a 1:8 ratio for Nature Explorers Camp. In charge of facilitating nature-inspired themed programming and lifeguarding for children while swimming at a local conservation area. Collaborated with staff to generate open-ended programming to allow all children to engage.
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Kingston, Ontario, June to August 2014
Outdoor Education Assistant
Led class field trips from downtown Kingston to Wolfe Island on the Wolfe Island ferry to visit the outdoor education centre. Constructed curriculum-based environmental science programs for K-12. Tailored programs for individual teacher needs. Created outdoor programs for students with exceptionalities. Managed bookings, outreach programs and site maintenance.
Msgr. J.S. Ryan Centre, Kingston, Ontario, May to June 2014
Recreation Leader
Developed and delivered recreational and educational programs for participants age 6-12 with a range of learning and developmental abilities in all subjects. Created a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all participants in a high risk school. Responsible for participants in a 1:15 ratio.
Rideau Heights PS, Boys & Girls Club of Kingston and area, Kingston, Ontario, October 2012 to June 2013
Tutor In The Classroom
Tutored students in grades 3/4 and grade 6/7 in literacy and mathematical literacy in order to prepare for EQAO testing. Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups. Trained as an EQAO test assistant.
Collins Bay PS & Lancaster PS, Kingston, Ontario, March to June 2013
Naturalist/Biologist
Performed on-site wildlife and plant surveys, wrote reports, conducted research, and prepared & tested samples.
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, NRSI, University of Waterloo, Aquatox Testing & Consulting, Waterloo, Ontario, 2010-2012
Outdoor Environmental Education Instructor
Lived on-site teaching grade 6 students natural history, ecology, local native history and outdoor/teamwork skills. Emphasized hands-on activities and encouraged living lightly on the earth. Performed site maintenance, program set-up and meal duties.
Durham Forest Centre, Uxbridge, Ontario, January to April 2009, September to December 2009
Additional Qualifications & Skills
Additional Qualifications
Workshops
First Aid
Memberships
Personal Interests & Volunteer Experience
Additional Qualifications
- Special Education, Part 1 – Queen’s University (2014)
Workshops
- Children Learning with Nature Conference, University of California, Santa Cruz (Enrolled July 2016)
- The Art of Mentoring – The P.I.N.E. Project & 8Shields (2015)
- Into Nature Certified Trainer – Back to Nature Network (2014)
- High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development Certified (2013)
- Quinte-St. Lawrence Mathematics Association Fall Mini-Conference (2013)
- Building Futures Conference – Queen’s University (2013)
- Library Research Training – Queen’s University (2013)
- SMARTboard Training – Queen’s University (2013)
- Assistive Technology Training – Queen’s University (2014)
- Power to Play – Dairy Farmers of Canada (2013)
- Early Childhood Educators of BC Conference Workshops:
- Experiencing Loose Parts and Documenting, Images of Design: Rethinking Environments and Materials, Exploring a Pedagogy of Place, Examining our Biases: Growing in Self Awareness (2016)
- Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) Conference Workshops:
- Storytelling, Ethics of Care in Adventure Education, Forest Kindergarten (2013)
- Eco-Art & Ephemeral Art, Picture Books & “Glocal” Ideas, Coyote Mentoring & Core Routines, Portable Outdoor Education (2014)
First Aid
- First Aid & CPR Level C Certified
- National Lifeguard Service Certified
- Wilderness First Aid Certified – Basic Life Support 16hrs
- WHMIS Training
- Occupational Health & Safety Awareness Training
Memberships
- Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO)
- Ontario College of Teachers
- British Columbia College of Teachers
Personal Interests & Volunteer Experience
- Leader for the North Okanagan chapter of NatureKids BC (Present)
- Volunteer educator for the Kingston Junior Field Naturalists bi-weekly (2013-2015)
- Volunteer literacy assistant for Lord Strathcona Public School (2014)
- Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region (2011-2012)
- Interests include: Travel, Volleyball, Hiking, Cross-country skiing, Cooking, Grade 8 Piano Certified
