Megan L. Cohen
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional with a strong background in criminal justice, federal policing, and public safety. Passionate about educating and mentoring future law enforcement professionals by blending academic theory with real-world applications. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and fostering critical thinking among students. Committed to upholding ethical standards and best practices in law enforcement, while preparing students for dynamic careers in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosiv
Dallas, Texas, MongMong, Guam
10.2019 - Current
- Trained and accepted in federal court as an Interstate Nexus Expert.
- Obtained and executed federal search and arrest warrants.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, including drug trafficking, firearm offenses, and organized crime.
- Acted as a Field Training Officer to train and oversee new agents' progress.
- Member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force in the Guam Field Office.
- Gathered information from confidential informants, surveillance teams and other law enforcement agencies.
- Utilized technology and software tools for data analysis, surveillance, and case management.
- Developed and implemented training programs for local law enforcement partners.
- Testified at grand jury proceedings and court hearings related to criminal cases.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in joint operations.
- Served subpoenas for documents and records related to investigative targets.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, TX
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Met the needs of students with moderate and severe disabilities by developing a range of appropriate procedures for classroom and off-site environments.
- Utilized various technology to enhance instruction
- Adhered to laws related to confidentiality of student information.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional practices in the classroom setting.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of data collection methods.
Education
Master of Security And Disaster Management - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05-2025
Master of Education - Behavioral Sciences
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2017
Skills
- Data collection
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teaching
- Federal criminal code expertise: Title 18 and Title 21
- Top Security Clearance
- Firearm identification and tracing
- Surveillance technology and operations
- Expert testimony
- Firearms proficiency
- Public safety and security
- Threat assessment
- Crisis management
- Witness interrogations and interviews
Certification
- Texas Special Education Supplemental Teaching Certification, May 2017
- Texas Core Subjects Grades 4-8 Teaching Certification, May 2017
- Texas Core Subjects Grades EC-6 Teaching Certification, July 2018
- Texas English as a Second Language Supplemental Teaching Certification, July 2018
- Criminal Investigator Training Program, January 2020
- Special Agent Basic Training, October 2020
- Advanced Firearms Trafficking and Techniques Training, April 2022
- ATF Interstate Nexus School, May 2023
Timeline
Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosiv
10.2019 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
07.2017 - 10.2019
Master of Security And Disaster Management - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Master of Education - Behavioral Sciences
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman's University