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Megan Corbett-Baril

Educator
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic educator with 9 years of experience teaching students from preschool to university. Merging a background in anthropology with a passion for history, I’ve taught both college-level archaeology and high school U.S., World, and Human History. Known for creating high-expectation classrooms where students feel challenged, supported, and seen.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Course Adminstator

New York University
09.2021 - 12.2023

• Supported instruction in three undergraduate courses, including Human Origins and Introduction to Archaeology, with lecture sections of up to 200 students and lab sections of ~40 students.
• Led 30+ weekly lab sessions per course, guiding students through hands-on analysis of archaeological and paleoanthropological materials.
• Contributed over 360 hours to instructional support, including lecture preparation, student feedback, and office hours.
• Collaborated with faculty to refine course materials for 14 class meetings, selecting engaging resources and aligning labs with key concepts in human evolution and archaeological methods.

History Teacher

Cristo Rey Brooklyn
09.2024 - Current

• Taught U.S. History, World History, and an original Human History course grounded in archaeological anthropology over three academic years
• Entered the role without an existing curriculum and independently designed and implemented full-year U.S. and World History courses
• Designed, launched, and taught a freshman-level Human History curriculum for two years, emphasizing human evolution, material culture, and early societies
• Instructed multiple sections annually, adapting lessons for diverse learners while maintaining academic rigor and clear expectations
• Developed engaging, differentiated lessons using project-based learning, primary source analysis, Socratic discussion, and visual materials
• Fostered a structured, supportive classroom environment through consistent classroom management and strong student relationships
• Supported college readiness by serving as a liaison between students and college representatives
• Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum, assess student progress, and implement instructional best practices

Education

Master of Arts - Anthropology

New York University
New York, NY
08.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08.2014 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Assessment Design & Grading
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • One-on-One Instruction
  • Interdisciplinary Teaching
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Communication

Timeline

History Teacher

Cristo Rey Brooklyn
09.2024 - Current

Course Adminstator

New York University
09.2021 - 12.2023

Master of Arts - Anthropology

New York University
08.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Southern Connecticut State University
08.2014 - 06.2018
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