MEGHAN DAY
Summary
Dedicated educator with 12 years of experience leading instruction, behavior support, and school improvement. Passionate about developing educators, supporting students through data-driven systems and relationships, and creating safe, structured, and engaging learning environments where all students can thrive.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Management Teacher / 4th-5th Grade Teacher
Ashworth Elementary
01.2025 - Current
- Teach 4th-5th grade in DAEP setting; provide instruction in ELAR, Math, Science, Social Studies, and SEL for 5-10 day placements.
- Implement CPI strategies, restorative practices, and daily SEL lessons to support behavioral and emotional needs.
- Lead MTSS Tier 2 supports; track data and adjust interventions to ensure student growth and successful reintegration.
- Communicate daily with families and home campuses; manage grades, assignments, and transitions.
- Choices Program (DAEP) | Arlington ISD
6th-8th Grade ELA Teacher
Bea Salazar Learning Center (DAEP)
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Taught ELA to middle school students in a DAEP setting; created rigorous, engaging lessons aligned to TEKS and student needs.
- Recognized as Campus Teacher of the Year (2024) for instructional excellence.
- Selected for the Aspiring Administrators Academy to develop leadership skills.
- Implemented PBIS, SEL, and restorative practices to improve behavior and classroom climate.
- Mentored and supported new and experienced teachers through coaching and collaboration.
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
6th-8th Grade ELA / Humanities Teacher
Meadowbrook Middle School
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Taught Pre-AP ELA and Humanities; designed student-centered lessons that improved engagement and academic performance.
- Built strong relationships with students and families, improving engagement and academic performance.
- Served as test administrator and grade-level team collaborator.
- Fort Worth ISD
6th Grade ELA / Reading Teacher
Zan Holmes Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provided high-quality ELA instruction and intervention to help students meet state standards.
- Utilized data to monitor progress and deliver targeted supports.
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to support student growth.
- Dallas ISD
Signal Support Systems Specialist
Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Operated and maintained signal support systems for secure communications.
- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
- Managed equipment, conducted troubleshooting, and supported mission readiness.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology Leadership
University of Lamar
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership & Communication
University of Nebraska
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Success & MTSS
- Behavior Leadership & SEL
- Teacher Coaching & Development
- Campus Systems & Operations
- Family & Community Engagement
- Organization & Systems Management
Certification
- Principal, EC-12
- Generalist, 4-8
- ESL Supplemental,EC-12
- Health, EC-12
Timeline
Behavior Management Teacher / 4th-5th Grade Teacher
Ashworth Elementary
01.2025 - Current
6th-8th Grade ELA Teacher
Bea Salazar Learning Center (DAEP)
01.2021 - 01.2025
6th-8th Grade ELA / Humanities Teacher
Meadowbrook Middle School
01.2017 - 01.2020
6th Grade ELA / Reading Teacher
Zan Holmes Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Signal Support Systems Specialist
Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Educational Technology Leadership
University of Lamar
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership & Communication
University of Nebraska
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Campus Teacher of the Year | 2024
Aspiring Administrators Academy | 2023-2024