MEGAN GASTON
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton,USA
18
years of professional experience
Experienced attorney and educator with background in developing and delivering course material that engages and challenges students. Strong ability to collaborate with colleagues and adapt to shifting academic needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment and advising, and fostering inclusive learning environment. Reliable and goal-focused, with passion for driving academic success and team cohesion.
Work History
Humanities Adjunct Lecturer
4 Years 11 Months- Humanities Adjunct Lecturer, 2022-Present
- Served as adjunct instructor for various humanities courses.
- Facilitated HIS101, HIS102, HIS201, and HSS205 in in-person and online formats, engaging students in critical analysis of historical events from Western Civilization to 1689, Western Civilization Post 1689, American History: Discovery to 1877, and Technology and Society.
- Advised and supported students in Bridge to Clemson program, fostering academic success and transition to university-level coursework.
- Participated as member of the humanities board to guide program development., 2025-Present
4 Years 5 Months
- See details above under Education, Clemson University
Attorney, Owner
4 Years 1 Month- Attorney, Owner. General Practice Law Firm, focusing mainly on probate law, family law, and civil litigation.
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in various practice areas.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategy and enhance outcomes for clients.
Sole Attorney
2 Years 9 Months- Attended and advised at all City Council meetings, defended the city against lawsuits, drafted tax deeds and various contracts, and provided legal advice to the City of Chester on all other legal matters.
- Led legal research and analysis for municipal code compliance and regulatory matters.
- Advised city officials on legal implications of policy decisions and legislative changes.
- Represented City of Chester in court, managing litigation and negotiation processes effectively.
Contract Attorney
3 Years 2 Months- Handled domestic relations and civil litigation cases as contract attorney. Conducted legal research and managed general legal practice matters, gaining courtroom experience.
Recruiter and Marketing Team
1 Year 7 Months- Recruiter and Marketing Team. Duties included office administration, assisting students, meeting recruits at various colleges and fairs to attend seminary, and general marketing to the Southeast area.
Director of Business Development
7 Months- Director of Business Development. Duties included traveling, negotiating and meeting with consultants to bring business to the Greenwood County area. I took this position in lieu of immediately taking the Bar exam.
Education
Masters of Arts - History
- 33 credit hours. exceeding graduating requirements; written thesis in progress
- Honors and Activities:
- Senate Representative for History Department at Clemson Graduate Student Government Co-Chair for Special Committee of Diversity & Inclusion
- Teaching Assistant, Dr. Steven Marks, West and the World (both early and modern), 2018-2020
- Teaching Assistant, Dr. James Burns, Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, College of Art, Architecture, and Humanities. Teaching Assistant for West and the World (modern) while Dr. Marks on sabbatical, Spring 2019
- Research Assistant for African American Gravesites Project with Clemson University, under the Board of Trustees, May 2021- May 2022; main employer and contact, Garland Veasey (former Director of Research Farms, Clemson University
- Research Assistant for Dr. Paul Christopher Anderson, University Historian, May 2020- May 2021
- Research Assistant for Dr. Orville Vernon Burton, October 2018- May 2020 (assisted with research on his most recent book, Justice Deferred: Race and the Supreme Court (Belknap Press of Harvard University, 2021), co-authored with Armand Derfner)
- Mentor for Clemson Undergraduates for Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress, April 2019-2022
- Coordinating Assistant for “Lincoln’s Unfinished Work” Conference at Clemson University, Fall 2018, under direction of Dr. Orville Vernon Burton
Juris Doctor
- Honors and Activities:
- Guardian ad Litem for Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, Member
- Student Bar Association
- Mentor for Incoming 2009 Law Class
Bachelor of Arts - History (Minor in Psychology)
- Honors and Activities:
- Dept. of History William Shannon Morrison Prize, 2005 -Awarded to the top graduate among history majors
- Dept. of History R. Glen Ayers, Jr. Award for best rising senior among history major, 2004
- Dept. of Philosophy and Religion “Outstanding Student in Religion” Award, 2005
- Blue Key Academic and Leadership Award, 2005
- Winner in the College of Art, Architecture and Humanities
- Calhoun Honors College, General and Departmental Honors. Honors Thesis: “The Concept of Racial Degeneracy: Eugenics as an Academic Racism Toward African-Americans in South Carolina in the Twentieth Century” under Research Advisor Dr. William Steirer, Jr.
- GPA: summa cum laude
Skills
Student engagement
Mentoring students
Teaching strategies
Academic writing
Interactive learning
Academic research
Curriculum development
Online teaching
Professional networking
Academic advisement
Education technology
Public speaking
Interests
Food
history
cooking
reading and writing
music
animals/pets
Timeline
Humanities Adjunct Lecturer
Tri-County Technical College
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Clemson University
08.2018 - 01.2023Read More
Sole Attorney
City of Chester, South Carolina
10.2014 - 07.2017Read More
Attorney, Owner
The Law Office of Megan Gaston, LLC
06.2014 - 07.2018Read More
Contract Attorney
The Law Office of Laurie C. Sanders, Jr. LLC
04.2011 - 06.2014Read More
Recruiter and Marketing Team
Erskine Theological Seminary
09.2009 - 04.2011Read More
Director of Business Development
Greenwood Partnership Alliance
12.2008 - 07.2009Read More
University of South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctor
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Clemson University
Masters of Arts from History
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Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts from History (Minor in Psychology)
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