Megan Thompson
Berlin,NJ
Summary
Passionate instructional leader and researcher with special skills in professional development, instructional data, curriculum design, culturally relevant education, career and technical education, reading instruction, instructional technology, professional learning community facilitation, and students with disabilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of the Humanities and Data Coach
Cape May Technical High School
06.2022 - Current
- Lead and oversee a team of English, Social Studies, World Language, and Fine Arts teachers, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to enhance instructional practices
- Design and implement comprehensive curricular programs that align both horizontally and vertically, resulting in a significant improvement in student achievement through NJGPA assessments
- Develop and implement data-driven strategies in all content areas to analyze student performance and assess the effectiveness of curriculum
- Evaluate teacher effectiveness and create professional development plans for teachers to achieve their individualized goals
- Attend county-wide curricular meetings to turn-key NJDOE initiatives
- Collaborate with guidance department stakeholders to support student achievement with regard to state testing requirements (i.e. NJGPA portfolio review)
- Collaborate with school administrators to align humanities curriculum with state standards and educational best practices
- Serve as a resource for teachers in effectively integrating technology and data analysis tools into humanities instruction
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for faculty on utilizing data to inform decision-making and personalize instruction in the humanities
- Develop and execute a program for students to apply for the NJDOE's Seal of Biliteracy program
- Organize and facilitate administrative data dives to inform district goals
- Write curricula for humanities, science, elective, and career and technical education programs
- Develop and manage a school-wide tutoring program for struggling students in academic areas
- Write grant applications for educational opportunities within the district
- Partner with local colleges and universities to support dual-enrollment opportunities for students
Instructional Coach
Atlantic County Institute of Technology
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Facilitated professional development sessions for educators to enhance their instructional strategies and effectiveness in the classroom
- Coached teachers on implementing research-based instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes
- Collaborated with school leadership to analyze student data and develop targeted interventions for struggling learners
- Provided ongoing support and feedback to teachers through classroom observations, modeling lessons, and one-on-one coaching sessions
English Teacher
Camden County Technical Schools
11.2011 - 11.2018
- Teacher of the Year (2018)
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities as a lead content, inclusion, and resource room teacher
- Lead the ELA professional learning community to align curriculum and promote a cohesive educational experience for students
- Utilized technology such as Google Classroom, LinkIt, and other educational apps to enhance student learning and participation
- Created and organized a summer reading program for students to gain access to high-interest literature over the summer
Education
EdD, a.b.d. - Education Leadership
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJM.S.Ed - Reading, Writing, Literacy
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05-2017
Certificate - Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2014
B.A. - English Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2011
Skills
- Principal
- Supervisor
- Reading Specialist
- Teacher of English
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Affiliations
- NJDOE Draft Standards Writing Information Literacy Standards Committee member (2024)
- Belfer Holocaust Memorial Museum fellow
- NJDOE Expert Standards Review Committee member (2022)
- NJDOE NJSLA Advisory Committee member (2020)
Timeline
Supervisor of the Humanities and Data Coach
Cape May Technical High School
06.2022 - Current
Instructional Coach
Atlantic County Institute of Technology
11.2018 - 06.2022
English Teacher
Camden County Technical Schools
11.2011 - 11.2018
EdD, a.b.d. - Education Leadership
Rutgers University
M.S.Ed - Reading, Writing, Literacy
University of Pennsylvania
Certificate - Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Rowan University
B.A. - English Education
Montclair State University
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