Meghan Bell
Antioch,TN
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with expertise in social-emotional learning, behavior management, and student engagement, utilizing culturally responsive strategies to drive academic success. A strong advocate for mental health, recognized for building reliable teams and fostering positive school cultures that support all students. Proven ability to implement data-driven approaches for enhancing learning outcomes, ensuring a thriving environment for every learner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Inglewood Elementary
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Implement programs that promote student well-being, engagement, and academic success.
- Develop and enforce school policies to manage behavior, and maintain a safe environment.
- Lead the implementation of behavior interventions as part of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B).
- Collaborate with parents, and stakeholders to address student needs, and enhance educational opportunities.
- Utilize student performance data to inform policies and improve outcomes for at-risk students.
- Conducted student support team meetings and IEP meetings to enhance and support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success, and create conducive plans.
- Serve as the Culture Team Lead, fostering a positive school climate, and promoting inclusive practices among stakeholders.
- Actively participate as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Lead administrator for Promising Scholars Summer Program.
School Counselor
Crieve Hall Elementary - MNPS
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Worked collectively with educational stakeholders to deliver in-school counseling support and responsive services for identified students.
- Provided exceptional instruction teaching innovative school counseling curriculum via appraisal and advisement that assesses students' abilities and counseling supporting students' success - academically and social-emotionally.
- Collaborated in creating school wide expectations and behavior/discipline system with school administration.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Created diversity and equity initiatives that positively impacted school culture positively.
- Organized professional development on behavior management, restorative practices, empathy and compassion, and social emotional learning for diverse learners.
- Leadership Roles: MTSS- B Lead, Attendance Lead, S-Team Chairperson, 504 Chairperson, Diversity Committee Chairperson, Project Lit Book Club Leader, Literacy Team Member, Leadership Team Member
Guest Educator
Enriched Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for educating students in grades K-12 in various subject areas.
- Committed to the school's culture.
- Set clear rules/expectations.
- Adhered to teachers' lesson plans.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders.
Patient Service Representative
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Accessed patient information through various software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Provided exceptional customer service while managing telephone etiquette, cash management, insurance updates, and patient conflict management.
Paraprofessional
Gower Elementary School
Nashville, TN
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and social-emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention and small group support to students to help them gain mastery and reinforce learning presented by classroom and exceptional education teacher.
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Lipscomb University
Nashville05-2024
Master of Science - Professional School Counseling
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN08.2015
Skills
- Charismatic and Equitable Leader
- Mental Health Advocate
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Team Builder
- Behavior Management
- Data driven
Certification
2024 - Black Teacher Leadership and Sustainability Institute
2024 - Director's Teachers Cabinet
2024 - MNPS Aspiring Assistant Principal Program
2023 - 2024 Crieve Hall Elementary Teacher of the Year
2023 - 2024 MNPS Teacher of the Year Finalist
2021 - Tennessee School Counselor Association Counselor Spotlight
Ed.S. - Educational Specialist
LPSC - Licensed Professional School Counselor
LGBTQ+ Equity and Inclusion Specialist
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Dean of Students
Inglewood Elementary
07.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Crieve Hall Elementary - MNPS
07.2019 - 05.2024
Guest Educator
Enriched Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Patient Service Representative
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2018
Paraprofessional
Gower Elementary School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Lipscomb University
Master of Science - Professional School Counseling
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville