MEGAN FALCONE, M.Ed
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Proven educational leader with 23 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and instructional leadership. Committed to utilizing data-driven instruction, collaborative leadership, and effective communication to drive school improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Resource Teacher / ESOL Coordinator / Lead Mentor / Department Chair
West Melbourne School for Science
West Melbourne, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the ESE department and coordinate with general education teachers to create inclusive learning environments and appropriate instructional plans for diverse learners.
- Administer WIDA assessments for ESOL students and FAST testing with accommodations for various grade levels.
- Develop a program to mentor and support new teachers, fostering professional growth and retention.
- Serve as a key member of the MTSS team, leading data analysis and identifying instructional interventions and materials to address student needs.
- Conduct regular data chats with teachers and students, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Classroom Teacher
West Melbourne School for Science
West Melbourne , Florida
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Developed and facilitated school-wide initiatives focusing on small-group instruction, differentiated learning, and brain-based teaching strategies.
- Administered assessments and tracked student progress to make data-informed instructional decisions.
Classroom Teacher, Grade 3rd-5th
Indian River School District
Vero Beach, USA
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Focused on creating gender-specific instruction and implementing brain-based research to improve engagement and learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Arizona09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State of New York At Oneonta
05-2001
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Teacher Mentoring & Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Curriculum & Assessment Design
- Special Education & ESOL Coordination
- School Culture & Climate Enhancement
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Behavioral Interventions (CHAMPS, CPI)
- Community & Parent Engagement
- Team Building & Collaboration
Certification
- Florida, Professional Licenses, Elementary Education (K-6th), English for Speakers of Other Languages (K-12th), Reading (K-12th), ESE (K-12th)
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBCT), Generalist/Middle Childhood
Career Development
- Teacher of the Year, 2021-2022
- Presented Professional Development-How Boys and Girls Learn Differently
Timeline
ESE Resource Teacher / ESOL Coordinator / Lead Mentor / Department Chair
West Melbourne School for Science
01.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
West Melbourne School for Science
08.2015 - 01.2023
Classroom Teacher, Grade 3rd-5th
Indian River School District
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Florida, Professional Licenses, Elementary Education (K-6th), English for Speakers of Other Languages (K-12th), Reading (K-12th), ESE (K-12th)
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBCT), Generalist/Middle Childhood
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State of New York At Oneonta
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