Margaret Munger

Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.

• K-12 Administration Certificate/Central Office Endorsement, 06/30/2028
• Secondary Certification: Professional Teaching Certificate English and Physical Education, 06/30/2028
• HIV/Reproductive Education Certification, 2003/2011
• Concussion Awareness Certification, 2013
• Western Michigan University E-Teaching Endorsement, 2014
• MIEXCEL Instructional and Content Area (Reading, Writing, Social Studies) Coach, 2016
• Coaching 101, 2016

• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Introduction to Research for College Writing (COMM 112), 2011/2013, Students learn APA format, how to find peer-reviewed resources, and utilize the writing process to produce a research-based finished piece of writing.
• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Elements of University Composition and Communication I (COM 170), 2011-present, A review of grammar, proper punctuation, and general formatting utilizing the writing process to produce a narrative finished piece of writing.
• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Elements of University Composition and Communication II (Com 172), 2011-present, Building upon narrative writing, expanding into the field of academic research writing using peer-reviewed resources, APA format, and the writing process
• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Essentials of College Writing (Comm 215), 2010-present, Students learn the writing process, how to find resources, edit, review and write academic pieces of writing.
• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Student Success Writing Sessions, 2013, Student centered sessions offering students help in any area of writing, editing, computer processing needed to complete a finished academic paper.
• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Student Writing Workshop, 2013, Student centered sessions offering students help directing with the writing process.
• University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus (Walker/Kalamazoo, MI), Coaching All Subjects, 2013, Student centered sessions offering assistance in any area of academia.
• Western Michigan University, Southwest Campus (Benton Harbor, MI), Curriculum Development (EDLD 6640), Summer I 2014, Masters/ Doctoral Degree Program. This course provides an introduction to the principals of curriculum and instructional alignment, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Western Michigan University, Main Campus (Kalamazoo, MI), The Work of Teacher Leaders (EDLD 6750), Fall 2014, Teacher Leadership Specialty Concentration master’s degree program. This course examines the current trends and practices in teacher leadership, paying particular attention to the role of teacher leaders in school reform, renewal, and redesign.
• Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids Campus (Grand Rapids, MI), The Work of Teacher Leaders (EDLD 6750), Spring 2015, Teacher Leadership Specialty Concentration master’s degree program. This course examines the current trends and practices in teacher leadership, paying particular attention to the role of teacher leaders in school reform, renewal, and redesign.
• Western Michigan University, Southwest Campus (Benton Harbor, MI), Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leadership (EDLD 6640), Summer I 2015, Masters/ Doctoral Degree Program. This course introduces the principals of curriculum and instructional alignment, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids Campus (Grand Rapids, MI), The Work of Teacher Leaders (EDLD 6750), Fall 2015, Teacher Leadership Specialty Concentration master’s degree program. This course examines the current trends and practices in teacher leadership, paying particular attention to the role of teacher leaders in school reform, renewal, and redesign.

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Research Curriculum Social & Behavioral Sciences Researchers 2005
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Research Curriculum Social & Behavioral Sciences Researchers 2008 Refresher
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Research Curriculum Social & Behavioral Sciences Researchers 2013
• Coalition of Essential Schools Collaborating for Student Success-2005
• Coalition of Essential Schools Data-Driven Decision Making-2005
• School Improvement Series-Data Analysis-2004
• Leadership Effectiveness Series-The Leadership Challenge-2005
• Kalamazoo Regional Service Agency-Leadership Effectiveness Series- How to Energize Others as a Teacher Leader- 2005
• Human Subject Instructional Review Board Training- 2005
• Non-Violent Intervention-2007
• Power Standards Secondary Workshop-2007
• How To Prevent Student Bullying- Kalamazoo RESA- 2010
• University of Phoenix Certification Program -focuses on the learning environment and skills for facilitating discussion-oriented classes-2010
• Interest-Based Bargaining Training-2010
• Kalamazoo Institute of Arts-Aesthetic Education Summer Institute-2010
• Teaching Boys About Sex and All a Twitter- Kent ISD-2011
• Physical Education Professional Development-Western Michigan University-2011
• The Michigan Bullying Prevention Conference, MI Institute for Educational Management-2011
• Reproductive Health Institute-Calhoun ISD-2011
• Girls on the Run/Girls on Track- curriculum and implementation training-2011
• CPR/First Aid Certification-2011
• 2012 Bargaining and Public Affairs Conference-MI Education Association-2012
• MiBLSi Bully Prevention Training of Trainers-Kalamazoo RESA-2012
• NASP Basic Certified Archery Instructor-2012
• E-Teaching Seminar Endorsement- Western Michigan University- Spring 2014
• Part-time Instructors Training and Online Portfolio Development- Spring 2015
• Educational Coaching for School Improvement in Michigan: Coaching 101- Summer 2016
• MI Excel Instructional Coach and Content Area Coach Certification- Summer 2016
• Reading Strategies
• Writing
• Social Studies
• Google Educator Level 1 Certification- for Utilization of Google Classroom and Google Apps for in-person and virtual/hybrid instruction Fall 2019