Meagan Morelli
Stratford
Summary
Dynamic Secondary School English Teacher at Warren Harding High School, skilled in creative planning and relationship building. Successfully integrated Social and Emotional Learning strategies, enhancing student engagement and academic success. Places an emphasis on fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes diverse perspectives, and lifelong learning. Committed to empowering students through innovative lesson design, and interpersonal relationships. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School English Teacher
Warren Harding High School
Bridgeport
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented meaningful lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration to foster supportive learning environments.
- Developed positive relationships with students to promote academic success.
- Integrated Diversity, Inclusion, and Restorative practices within classroom activities.
- Mastered Social and Emotional Learning strategies to optimize student outcomes.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss new teaching strategies and educational initiatives.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, discipline incidents.
- Encouraged creative writing among all levels of learners through various exercises and prompts.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Incorporated diverse texts into the curriculum that reflect the cultural backgrounds of all students.
- Assisted students with college application essays and scholarship applications.
- Integrated technology into the classroom such as online research assignments and multimedia presentations.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons whenever possible for greater relevance.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Student Teacher
Warren Harding High School
Bridgeport
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented challenging, meaningful lesson plans for The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and a unit focused on Slam Poetry.
- Collaborated with colleagues to establish effective routines to guide students' understanding of rhetoric, characterization, and the author's overall meaning of a text.
- Created a caring, trusting, comfortable, and respectful classroom atmosphere by implementing Social and Emotional Learning into the curriculum on a daily basis. I was able to understand my students' strengths, weaknesses, and preferred learning styles using restorative circles and daily SEL check-ins.
- Differentiated teaching strategies based on students' needs, abilities, and disabilities drive daily meaningful learning.
- Implemented project-based learning into the curriculum by modeling, guiding, and allowing for collaboration among peers.
- Attended Professional Development regarding Social and Emotional Learning, ELA curriculum, etc. and was allowed the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues within discussion around classroom atmosphere, expectations, and interactive learning tactics.
Intern
Warren Harding High School
Bridgeport
08.2021 - 01.2022
- I substituted for 9th-12th grade classes in all disciplines from September to January.
- Gained valuable experience working with a wide range of students and disciplines within the building.
- Developed positive rapport with students from all grade levels by communicating and engaging with them on a daily basis.
Division II Women's Basketball Coach
University of Bridgeport
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans and training strategies to enhance mental and physical toughness of student-athletes.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to design and teach offensive plays and strategies.
- Created comprehensive scouting reports detailing opponents' personnel, offensive and defensive tendencies, and team statistics.
- Presented detailed scouting reports to team members and coaching staff.
- Organized meal and travel plans to ensure proper logistics for team events.
- Managed scheduling details for team activities and coaching staff engagements.
- Advised student-athletes on academic needs throughout the academic year.
- Tutored student-athletes on specific assignments across various courses.
- Maintained records of prospective student-athlete contacts, evaluations, and official visits.
- Prepared weekly reports on team standings and rankings in conference play.
- Met regularly with coaching staff members to discuss strategies for upcoming games and tournaments.
- Organized and managed team travel, including hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, and other logistics.
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract top student-athletes.
- Provided guidance to student athletes on NCAA rules and regulations regarding eligibility requirements for intercollegiate athletics competition.
Collegiate Athlete
Fairfield University - Women's Basketball Program
Fairfield
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Maintained challenging training schedule in order to constantly improve abilities.
- Communicated with diverse group of fellow athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- Demonstrated commitment and responsibility towards fellow players and coaches through genuine respect and dedication to sport.
- Sought out feedback from coaches, experts, and fellow athletes.
- Attended all scheduled practices and training sessions to maintain peak athletic performance.
- Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after sporting events and practices.
- Participated in community events to bring positive attention to organization.
- Listened to coaches, trainers and support staff and implemented suggestions to enhance team contributions.
- Mentored younger athletes, helping develop and improve skills.
High School Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach
Warren Harding High School
Bridgeport
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted the Girls' Basketball team.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to increase student-athlete mental and physical toughness.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to craft and teach offenses and plays at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity level.
- Motivated student-athletes both on and off the court to be more confident, more agile, and more effective young adults living in society.
Project Coordinator
Fairfield University
Fairfield
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted Fairfield University in establishing College Corps CT program for K-12 students impacted by Covid.
- Collaborated with professors and deans to launch program during inaugural development year.
- Enhanced skills in professionalism, collaboration, communication, and technology-related tasks.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
- Assessed customer feedback in order to continuously improve service delivery processes or procedures.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dynamic Strength and Conditioning
Nashua
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Gained experience as strength and conditioning coach in fitness and nutrition sectors.
- Educated athletes on nutrition's critical role in achieving peak performance.
- Implemented periodization strategies to optimize rest periods during training.
- Articulated instructions clearly to motivate and inspire athletes effectively.
- Assessed individual athlete's physical capabilities to design appropriate training regimens.
- Designed warm-up and cool-down routines for practice sessions and games.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Specializing in English
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Major With A Concentration in Teacher Ed And A Double Minor in Educational Studies And Anthropology
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2021
Skills
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Creative planning
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Graphic design with Canva
- Virtual collaboration with Zoom
- Google Classroom Expertise
- Ethical Efficiency in Artificial Intelligence
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Leadership Council/ Captain Team for Fairfield Women's Basketball Team, 08/01/19, Served during the 2019-2020 season.
- MAAC All-Academic Team, 08/01/18, Served from 2018 to 2020.
- Dean's List High Honors, 08/01/17, Achieved every semester from Fall 2017 to 2020.
- Walk-On for Fairfield Women's Basketball Program, 08/01/17, Participated from 2017 to 2021.
- Dr. Thomas O'Meara '65 Scholarship, 05/31/21
Certification
- Teaching Certification (7-12)
- NCAA Coaching Certification
- CT Coaching Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Concussion Certification
Accomplishments
- Leadership Council/ Captain Team for Fairfield Women’s Basketball Team | 2019-2021
- MAAC All-Academic Team | 2018 –2020
- Dean’s List High Honors (Every Semester) | Fall 2017 – 2020
- Walk-On for Fairfield Women’s Basketball Program | 2017 – 2021
- Dr. Thomas O’Meara ’65 Scholarship | 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Division II Women's Basketball Coach
University of Bridgeport
06.2023 - Current
Secondary School English Teacher
Warren Harding High School
08.2022 - Current
High School Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach
Warren Harding High School
11.2021 - 03.2023
Student Teacher
Warren Harding High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Intern
Warren Harding High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Project Coordinator
Fairfield University
05.2021 - 08.2022
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dynamic Strength and Conditioning
05.2018 - 09.2021
Collegiate Athlete
Fairfield University - Women's Basketball Program
08.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Specializing in English
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts - English Major With A Concentration in Teacher Ed And A Double Minor in Educational Studies And Anthropology
Fairfield University
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