MEGAN E.

SESSA
megan.sessa30@gmail.com
Online Teaching Portfolio
www.megansessa.weebly.com

2323 N. Field St. #1045

Dallas, TX 75201
(847) 220-3591

PROFESSIONAL GOALS: To utilize my experience as a leader and passion for teaching to educate and grow secondary
students through a precise English curriculum while incorporating a background in psychology to enhance student
motivation through the implementation of various learning styles while providing guidance outside of the classroom as a
coach and mentor.
EDUCATION:
2012

2008

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Honors College, College of Arts and Letters
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: English
Minor: Psychology

GPA: 3.84

Major GPA: 3.95

Michigan State University Freshman Seminar Abroad Program: Cork and Dublin, Ireland

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
August 2015 Present
Ranchview High School Carrollton- Farmers Branch Independent School District
- Designed, created and implemented several units of curriculum tightly aligned to TEKS and the International
Baccalaureate Programme
- Collaborated in a Professional Learning Community aimed at increasing curriculum focus and instructional
practices
- Served as the campus Gifted & Talented program liaison
August 2013 May 2015
Weatherford High School Weatherford Independent School District
- Designed, created and implemented several units of curriculum tightly aligned to TEKS
- Collaborated in a Professional Learning Community aimed at increasing curriculum focus and instructional
practices
- Taught inclusion classes in conjunction with a SPED certified co-teacher
- Mentored student leaders as a sponsor for the class of 2016
- Advised on the inaugural WISD Visioning institute as key resource for developing new classroom opportunities via
technology integration and innovation
INTERNSHIP FIELD EXPERIENCE:
August 2012 May 2013
Internship Placement at Walled Lake Central High School
- Completed graduate coursework concentrated on crafting and developing teaching practices
- Participant on Administrative driven education policy committee
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
- Campus Gifted & Talented Program Liaison, Ranchview High School, 2015-present
- C-FB ISD Leadership Class Member, Ranchview High School, 2015-present
- Instructional Rounds Team Member, Weatherford High School, 2014-2015
- Visioning Institute Member, Weatherford High School, 2013-2015
- Class Sponsor, Weatherford High School, 2013-2015
- Captain, Michigan State University womens ice hockey team, 2010-2012
- Secretary/Fundraising Coordinator, Michigan State University womens ice hockey team, 2011-2012
- Study Abroad Ambassador, Michigan State University, 2008
HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
- Michigan State University Outstanding Senior nominee
- Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, member
- Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars, member
- Deans List (8 consecutive semesters)
- ITW Foundation Scholarship Winner 2009-2012
- MCTE Conference Host (2011)