Meghann Monsanto

Teaching

• Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to cater to diverse learning styles
• Establish a positive learning environment and implement rules to ensure productivity
• Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
• Analyse learner needs and develop strategies to address them effectively
• Develop various multimedia content including simulations, powerpoint presentations to provide game like settings for learning
• Conference with parents, teachers, principal and students to promote successful students
• Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
• Manage 15 high school students that receive services in Special Education
• Design and adapt instructional materials to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Utilize tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS), assistive technologies, and multimedia software to create accessible and engaging content
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and families to identify learning objectives and barriers, tailoring strategies to address objectives effectively
• Provide direct instruction to students with special needs, employing differentiated teaching methods and inclusive practices
• Train teachers on best practices for inclusive education, curriculum modifications, and the use of assistive technologies
• Monitor student progress and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies, making data-driven adjustments as needed
• Work closely with general education teachers, administrators, and support staff to foster an inclusive learning environment

Coaching

• Freshman Basketball Coach: Led the freshman girls' basketball team for two years, fostering skill development, teamwork, and resilience.
• Varsity Team Support: Assisted with varsity team practices and games, contributing to strategic planning and on-court execution. Played a key role in helping the Varsity team advance to playoffs for two consecutive years.
• Pole Vault Coach: Coached athletes in pole vaulting, with the team achieving qualification for regional meets in back-to-back seasons.

• Deploy best teaching practices in the physical education discipline in middle school
• Develop the curriculum based on state standards and scaffolding when necessary
• Monitor throughout the locker room and gym to ensure students are monitored and safe
• Provide a welcoming and positive learning environment where students can participate in engaging drills and apply skills learned during gameplay
• Conference with parents, teachers, principal and students to promote successful students
• Manage 22 7th and 8th grade students that receive services in Special education
• Teach emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students in the least restrictive environment
• Design and implement curriculum and multi-sensory lesson accommodations for all subject areas
• Assess student development
• Provide school evaluations and suggestions for student success
• Balance whole-group, small-group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning identities
• Design and implement behavior modification plans specific to the student’s disability
• Participate in all aspects of the students Individual Education Plan (IEP) annual review process
• Conduct parent and teacher conferences to provide parents with student development reports
• Collaborate with teachers to share ideas and solutions
• Coach with Maxpro select basketball for 3 years
• Coach girl’s 7th and 8th grade A and B team basketball
• Second place in the district standings
• Coach girls and boys long jump and triple jump
• Head Coach for girls’ soccer and basketball
• Design, execute and implement practice plans
• Create an open line of communication and relationships with parents, coaches and athletes
• Distribute and manage equipment
• Order buses for away games
• Request Referees for games

• Utilized project-based, cooperative learning, differentiated instruction to incorporate a global connection
• Include project-based learning that solves real world crises through a philanthropic point of view
• ESL/ELL differentiated and team-teaching instruction
• Integration of technology, group projects, role playing, think-pair-share, reflective writing, debates and student lead assignments daily
• The use of Socratic seminars to teach students to be open-minded and to communicate with peers
• Incorporate in each lesson respect for others
• Encourage students to be risk takers by rewarding positive responses
• Cross-curriculum, holistic studies
• Creative lesson planning that engages all levels of students
• Collaborating with team lead to creatively structure weekly lesson plans
• Student centered learning
• Prepared and led TPSP GT program
• Coach 7th grade A team volleyball and basketball
• Coach 7th and 8th grade sprints, relays, mid-distance races, pole vault, long jump and triple jump
• Strong organizational and motivational skills
• Excellent communication skills with students, faculty and parents
• Dedicated to training the whole person and not just the athlete
• Strong counseling skills for players
• Responsible for assembling competitive teams
• Write and manage all practice schedules for A and B teams
• Manage equipment and athletes’ physicals in Rank One
• Number one in district standings for basketball

• Prepare correspondences, reports, memos, letters and other documents using word processing, spreadsheets and database
• Complete projects by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; and problem solving
• Interact and coordinate with internal and external leaders and other staff
• Prepare agendas and plans for committee, board and assist in the planning and preparation of other meetings and conferences
• Prepare monthly board meeting packets and distribute
• Communicate with water well drillers, water supply companies, municipalities and other users who are required to file applications and secure permits from the district
• Train Field Operations Manager on the updated database changes
• Train new hires on all data entry, obtaining reports from the database, adding data and navigating the database

• Developed and utilized sales networks
• Advertise to general buyers, sellers and investors
• Sold $1.2 million in first year
• Sales and rental of single and multi-family, high-end homes and condominiums
• Provide research market analysis portfolio for each client
• Write, prepare and negotiate communications between clients and Realtors
• Manage personal social media content for real estate
• Write articles for The Dallas Morning News on real estate trends

• Provide planning, organizing, coordinating and directing a successful fundraising program
• Establish relationships with local media to cover and advertise the fundraiser
• Maintain professional relationships with community leaders, school administrators and parents
• Drafted press releases
• Manage work schedule for over 200 volunteers
• Recruit sponsors and vendors
• Conducted committee meetings and communicated effectively to present information professionally
• Review and analyze revisions for website
• Review and approve the financial budget
• Train new volunteers for each position needed