MEGAN WHALON
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled educator and coordinator experienced in planning and facilitating training and development programs and resources. Successfully promotes knowledge and skill-building with goal of helping teachers improve their classroom practices to promote student learning
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Languages Coordinator
San Antonio ISD
01.2023 - Current
- Supported over 70 teachers at 36 schools
- Created a World Languages Instructional Framework
- Presented to teachers on proficiency-based instruction, technology tools
- Built partnerships with universities, nonprofits and international schools
- Work with counselors on Spanish placement process
- Planned learning experiences for teachers and students
Spanish Teacher Leader and LOTE Department Chair
CAST Tech High School
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Selected for new innovative technology-themed lab school created by local tech and UTSA university partners
- Spanish 1 & 2 - created curriculum using CI methods integrated with authentic materials and class novels
- Positive Behaviors Interventions and Support Team (PBIS) - helped create school culture by implementing systems
- Flex Time Scheduler - trained staff on website for student choice time
- Gradebook Trainer - trained staff on new gradebook program
- International Club Co-Founder- created a club focused on exploring other cultures; entered Dia de los Muertos Altar Competition
- Crochet Club- created a club focused on crochet and fiber arts
- Cyberpatriots Coach- coached students in a national cybersecurity competition, won 2021 Mayor's Cup in the City of San Antonio.
Spanish and French Teacher
Lanier High School
01.2010 - 01.2017
- French 1, 2, 3 Teacher - planned culturally relevant lessons incorporating authentic materials
- Spanish 1 & 3 Teacher - planned culturally relevant lessons incorporating authentic materials
- Girls JV Soccer Coach- implemented soccer and conditioning drills; followed UIL rules; ensured players were prepared
- Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team - helped create school culture by implementing systems and positive rewards, including the creation of a school store; presented to staff on new initiatives
- District Tech Cohort- coached teachers on how to implement technology in the classroom; facilitated blended learning
- Campus Advisory Council - provided feedback on campus performance, budget and campus improvement plan
- SLO Campus Contact -liaison between district and campus for student learning objective creation, database and tech support; informed staff of important deadlines and information
- Crochet Club Founder -pioneered a crochet club, led fundraising efforts, led students on a trip to a Fiber Festival in Dallas.
Spanish Teacher
Pittsford Central Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Spanish 1 & 2- planned culturally relevant lessons incorporating authentic materials, taught Regents (NYS Exam) courses.
Education
M.Ed Educational Technology-Secondary -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2017
B.A French and Spanish/ 7-12 Teacher Certification Program -
State University of New York College at Brockport
Brockport, NY12.2007
Skills
- Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Flexibility
- Schedule Coordination
- Time management
- Presenting Ideas and Plans
- Problem- solving
- Process Improvement
- Project Support
- Meeting Coordination
- Leadership
- Event Coordination
- Learner-centered instruction
- Needs analysis
- Communication skills
Certification
- TEXAS LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH : French EC-12
- TEXAS LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH : Spanish EC-12
- CRAFT YARN COUNCIL CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR : 2016
Presentations And Professional Growth
- TEXAS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH, 2020-12-01, present, Developed advocacy plan to advocate for a state supervisor, Trained a team of Regional Advocates, Set up meetings with legislators, Met with Associate Commissioner of TEA about LOTE education, In first group of World Languages stakeholders to set up recurring meetings with Kelsey Kling, Fine Arts and LOTE TEA Supervisor
- ACTFL COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH, 2020-01-01, present, Developed advocacy plan, Presented at Outreach Town Hallaq September 2021
- TEACH PLUS "PLUS ONE" TEACHER LEADER, 2020-01-01, 2020-06-01, Led trainings on virtual learning and world language activities
- TEACH PLUS POLICY SENIOR FELLOW, 2018-01-01, 2020-01-01, Authored op-eds; spoke to legislators about education issues; co-authored policy memos; gave feedback on education issues
- ACTFL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING, 2019-01-01, 2020-01-01, Created action plan to put on Texas Language Advocacy Day
- TEXAS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, 2019-10-01, 2019-10-01, Presented on teacher advocacy at the state level, Presented on comprehensible input strategies
- TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, 2019-04-01, 2019-04-01, Presented on innovative school designs after conducting design thinking workshops to get teacher input
- REGION 20 LOTE INSTITUTE, 2019-02-01, 2019-02-01, Co-presented on comprehensible input strategies
- TEXAS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, 2018-10-01, 2018-10-01, Presented on technology tools for foreign language teachers, Published article in TFLA Journal on technology in the classroom
- SAN ANTONIO ISD, 2017-10-01, 2021-08-01, Presented at the district wide curriculum day, Presented on technology in the classroom to foreign language teachers, Presented on comprehensible input strategies
- AUSTIN ISD, 2017-05-01, 2020-08-01, Presented on technology in the classroom at BLEND Learning Summit, Presented to the campus on PBIS initiatives
Awards
TEACHER OF THE YEAR: CAST Tech High School (San Antonio, TX), 2017-2018
Affiliations
Texas Foreign Language Association Director of Advocacy and Public Outreach
ACTFL Advocacy and Outreach Committee
JNCL-NCLIS Official Delegate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
World Languages Coordinator
San Antonio ISD
01.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher Leader and LOTE Department Chair
CAST Tech High School
01.2017 - 01.2023
Spanish and French Teacher
Lanier High School
01.2010 - 01.2017
Spanish Teacher
Pittsford Central Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
M.Ed Educational Technology-Secondary -
Texas State University
B.A French and Spanish/ 7-12 Teacher Certification Program -
State University of New York College at Brockport