Meghan Waldron, Ed.D.
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Innovative educator and leader with a proven track record in K12, Higher Ed, and private sectors, specializing in student success and academic advising. Expert in educational program development and course creation. Skilled in staff management and student advocacy, demonstrating strategic decision-making and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Health Academic Advisor
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2023 - Current
- Work with students to create personalized educational plans (89% met rate and over 350 student meetings/semester)
- Discuss career objectives, application processes, and appropriate coursework for pre-health majors
- Conduct writing seminars for pre-health student programming
- Facilitate large group workshops for prospective families
- Instruct three sections of student success courses for incoming freshmen entering nursing and radiation science fields
- Assisted students in understanding and resolving academic difficulties.
- Created individualized academic plans for each student to help them reach their educational goals.
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2022 - Current
- Instruct student success courses (UNIV 191) focusing on Study Skills and Procrastination and Prof-Plan for Pre-Nursing and Pre-Radiation Science
- Prepare freshmen for their academic journey at the university
- Work with students as they acclimate to collegiate life focusing on study skills, time management, communication, etc
- Coordinate guest speakers, internship notices, volunteer opportunities for pre-health sections
Founder and Owner
Smart Solutions Tutoring, LLC
02.2007 - Current
- Supervise and train a staff of seven licensed K12 educators
- Work closely with families to meet academic goals
- Design an effective ELA writing-focused curriculum to implement in all classes
- Teach several sections of Small Learning Communities, collaborative student learning groups
- Organize and facilitate workshops, book clubs, and other events for the company.
- For Fall 2023, admission to students' choice of middle or high school program was 94%
- Hire, train and mentor sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources
- Establish policies and procedures for efficient workflow management
- Develop strategic initiatives to increase market share and revenue growth
Secondary English and Journalism Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2023
- Department chair in two schools for a total of three academic years; oversee a staff of up to twenty-one educators
- Implemented the county curriculum and assessed student performance against state standards
- Promoted collaboration and problem-solving skills by facilitating group projects and class discussions.
- Instructed secondary students to further develop their writing, grammatical, and critical thinking skills via individual and group sessions
- Utilized multitasking and time management skills to achieve educational goals and other responsibilities
- Developed curriculum for both in-person and e-Learning classes
- Planned, prepared, and delivered innovative and engaging lessons to students while meeting state criteria
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement
- Completed data aggregation and analysis through regular assessments
- Provided an encouraging and safe learning environment utilizing SEL techniques and other relevant training
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2024
Supervision and Administration Certificate - Educational Leadership
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2020
Masters - Art of Teaching
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC05.2002
Bachelors - English & Spanish
Radford University
Radford, VA05-1999
Skills
- Staff management
- Technological proficiency (Word, Google, Navigate, Banner, Degree Works)
- Career guidance
- Strategic Decision-making
- Student advocacy
- Student consultations
- Program development proficiency
- Educational program development
Certification
Certificate in Culturally Responsive Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 08/01/24, 05/01/26
Leadership & Acknowledgements
- Teacher of the Month, Hanover Online School, 2021
- Supervising teacher to interns from Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison University, Randolph Macon College and the University of Maryland, 2002-2020
- VCU Clinical Faculty, 2019-present
- Hanover Education Foundation Grant Recipient for Write-On: The Professional Writers Project (in partnership with the James River Writers), 2016
- Fulbright Teacher Exchange Nominee, 2004
- Regis Boyle Journalism Scholarship for New Advisors from the University of Maryland, 2003
Training & Engagement
- Group Advising, Walk & Talks for Pre-Nursing, Fall 2024
- Leadership Career Community Mentoring Program, Fall 2024-present
- UNIV 1xx Training, Leader, Fall 2024
- Hiring Committee for Sr. Advisor-School of Pharmacy, Fall 2024-present
- SEMSS Communications Task Force, Fall 2024-present
- Stepping In Towards an Inclusive Culture: Acting Against Discrimination, Fall 2024
- SEMSS Committee, Member, Spring 2024- present
- Focused Inquiry and Advising Committee, Member, Spring 2024
- App Year/Gap Year with VCU Career Services, Reviewer and Interviewer, Spring 2024
- Mindful Ambassador Training, Participant, Spring 2024
- Lunch & Learn: Teaching Pedagogy, Attendee, Spring 2024
- MERC MTSS Breakthrough Team, Member, Fall-Spring 2024
- UAAB Spring Conference, Presenter, Spring 2024
- Stepping In Towards an Inclusive Culture: Acting Against Discrimination, Participant, Spring 2024
- Global Zone Training, Participant, Fall 2024
- Safe Zone Training, Participant, Fall 2024
- ITL Leadership Cohort, Member, Fall 2024
- UAAB Grants & Awards, Chair, Fall 2024-Spring 2026
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-Health Academic Advisor
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2022 - Current
Secondary English and Journalism Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2023
Founder and Owner
Smart Solutions Tutoring, LLC
02.2007 - Current
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Virginia Commonwealth University
Supervision and Administration Certificate - Educational Leadership
James Madison University
Masters - Art of Teaching
Trinity Washington University
Bachelors - English & Spanish
Radford University
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