Meghan Murtagh
Londonderry,NH
Summary
Expertise includes in applying to core aspects and strategic approaches of organizational psychology to amplify HR, administrative and leadership success. Experienced in developing policies and organizational strategies based on data-driven approaches. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Elementary School Counselor
Derry Cooperative School District
Derry, New Hampshire
12.2020 - Current
- Collected social/emotional data
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed team of 5 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.Implemented suicide prevention training to ensure compliance with relevan state law regulations.
- Collaborated with psychologists, social workers, and superintendents of schools.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors, including withdrawal, tantrums and aggressive behaviors such as kicking, hitting and biting.
- Held weekly and bi-weekly meetings to assess needs to counselors
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Elementary School Counselor
Derry Cooperative School District
Derry, NH
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Organized and developed community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH 03.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
Scranton, PA 08.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Self-motivated professional
Customer service
Critical thinking
Supervision
Good listening skills
Collaboration
Team collaboration and leadership
Data-driven decision making
Crisis Intervention
Technologies integration and adaptation
Certification
New Hampshire School Counseling Certification K-12
Timeline
New Hampshire School Counseling Certification K-12
08-2021
EFT Tapping Certified
04-2021
Lead Elementary School Counselor
Derry Cooperative School District
12.2020 - Current
Mental Health First Aid
01-2020
Elementary School Counselor
Derry Cooperative School District
05.2017 - Current
Master of Education - School Counseling
Plymouth State University
03.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2010 - 12.2014