Meghan K. Email & Phone Number

Active and dedicated leader, instructional and climate coach, and educator for Earth and space sciences. Over 10 years of experience in curriculum design, instructional practices and assessment, leadership, management, and coaching colleagues. Success driven and motivated to learn skills and adapt as needed for the success of the team and reaching goals. Strong passion for creatively supporting adults through coaching, workshops, help sessions, and providing researched tools for success. Organized and thorough in leadership practices and communicating expectations for self and colleagues. Thrives in thinking outside the box to develop unique methods to support individual and specific needs and goals. Strong passion for the sciences and STEM fields, specifically focusing on equitable and relatable educational experiences for diverse populations. Enthusiastic and passionate about pursuing new and innovative ways to facilitate public outreach across diverse populations and integrate new technology and research into the classroom and for all learners. Highly motivated to be a positive, kind, and effective team member who can produce detailed and quality products through effective organizational, technological, time management, and leadership skills. Always engaging in new challenges to learn and grow.Knowledge:Scrum/Agile Principles (CSM Certified)Instructional CoachingCulture and Climate CoachingPBIS and Climate SupportEquity TrainingTEAM Mentoring and Cooperative TeacherStudent Leadership / Link CrewProfessional Development CreationPresentation ExperienceNGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) ImplementationEquitable Grading PracticesClassroom Management and Student Centered LearningEvent PlanningECE Instructor (UConn Early College Experience)Curriculum Writing and DevelopmentTeam Leadership and FacilitationData AnalysisCertifications and Affiliations:Connecticut Professional Educator Certification in Earth Science (033)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)UCONN Early College Experience ProgramFund for Teachers FellowNational Science Teachers AssociationBoomerang ProjectScience Content:Astrophysics / AstronomyEarth SciencePlanetary ScienceClimatologySpectroscopySatellite and Remote SensingTelescopes and TechnologyCosmologyNatural Hazards and DisastersOceanographyMeteorologyGeologyTechnology:Google SuitesMicrosoft Office SuitesZoomPowerSchoolSchoologySMART TechnologyVideo Editing