Megan Marchand

Megan Marchand-Borrowman San Antonio, TX ~-~ Cell: - ~ Wechat: megan_marchand ~GOAL:ACADEMIC DIRECTOR ~ Leader who believes in their abilities and the abilities of others, to inspire a community towards continuous humanitarian improvements. Earns the respect of students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders through own listening, personal communication, and problem resolution. Cooperative spirit who can coordinate between multiple parties to establish and implement new human rights and assistance programs. Successful track record of coaching teachers regarding their teaching effectiveness and student progress. Core competencies include: • Budget Development • Performance Standards Development • Teaching Mentoring & Development • Mission Statements & School Vision • School Administration • Professional Counseling • Student Teacher Supervision • • • • • • • Curriculum Development & Improvements School Security & Safety Standardized Testing & Scores Program Management & Coordination International Relations Workshop & Seminar Presentations Leadership & Team Building EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Certified Advanced Graduate Studies (2018); Major: Educational Administration Lamar University – Beaumont, TX Master of Education in Instructional Leadership (2015) American Public University System, Charles Town, WV Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management (2013) American Public University System, Charles Town, WV Associate of Applied Science Clinical Research Coordinating (2011) Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX Principal /Generalist 4-8/Special Education/ESL Certification: Texas Administrative and Leadership Experience INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY – Belgrade, Serbia October 2020 – Present Research Fellow Technical researcher to solve open problems in the field of international security and relations. Assist the PI and graduate students in the design, execution, and interpretation of research projects. Invites other practitioners such as politicians, journalists, diplomats, and educators for collaboration on future proposals towards global issues. Prepare for executivelevel service in security and intelligence organizations throughout US, Europe, and Asia. ASSIST’EM August 2020 -- Present Director of International Relations Oversees building, shaping, and implementing a strategy for engagement with foreign countries and other strategic Megan R. Marchand Borrowman Page 2 of 2 partners of AssiST’EM at the highest level. Supports activities that promote civic engagement, human rights, good governance, rule of law, environmental protection, education, and multilateral and economic engagement. UNIJA MOST-SPP-SAMO PRAVO (BUILDING BRIDGES) NGO – Belgrade, Serbia February 2020 – Present Diplomatic Advisor Responsible for collaborating on the overarching strategies for the groups, along with the proposals considered, and the scenarios declared for analysis. These representations include the strategies, concepts, and scenarios the organization should consider towards the organizations’ goal of advance transformation of human rights protection and Serbian relations worldwide. BEANSTALK INTERNATINOAL BILINGUAL SCHOOL -- Beijing, China October 2019 – May 2020 Principal Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at campus level. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities. BENEBABY INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN -- Shenzhen, China February 2019 – September 2019 Parent Liaison Assisted campus personnel in identifying and resolving problems affecting school relations with parents and guardians. Established common goals and provided a framework that was foster a team spirit between all parties. Provide guidance and counseling for struggling families. DREAMBOX LEARNING CENTER – Shenzhen, China August 2018 – January 2019 International Coach Coached and train foreign teachers on curriculum best practices, behavior management, common core standards, teacher code of conduct, and campus mission and vision statement. Present professional development trainings to all staff on international standards of accountability for increased success and acceptance of students into foreign international schools. By end of semester, successfully exited 100% of all students scheduled for graduation and acceptance into international schools. LEGACY MIDDLE SCHOOL – San Antonio, TX August 2016 – July 2018 Principal Certification Internship Conducted over 250 hours of administrative experience over a team of professionals including paraprofessionals, nurses, and support staff. Oversee a student body of approximately 1100 learners. Devise and coordinate projects that fall under the principal standards. Liaise with maintenance, transportation, public relations, cafeteria, and custodial staff, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for all school members. Highlights & Contributions: • Contributed to the academic and social tone of school through the consistent demonstration of professionalism and enthusiasm of the school community; upheld a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. • Achieving 100% of all student’s acceptance into international schools throughout China and internationally, within one academic year- • Initiated and facilitated Safety Plan for after-school dismissal, NJHS fund-raising and community service events, AVID writing to learn across content presentation, and CCG quarterly goals presentation to faculty. • Developed a solid cohesive Professional Learning Committee by creating a systematic process for adjusting instruction after reflecting on disparate teaching experiences, selecting alternative instructional strategies, and determining how instructional challenges that may arise in the future will be addressed. Megan R. Marchand Borrowman Page 2 of 2 • Actively involved in Continuous Campus Growth committee, consisting of a team of administrators, district specialists, and teachers who meet quarterly to discuss status of progress made towards campus performance goals. • Conducted teacher classroom walkthroughs that included instructional performance observations and postobservation conferences. TEACHING EXPERIENCE LEGACY MIDDLE SCHOOL – San Antonio, TX Special Education Teacher (6-8th Grade) 2016 – 2018 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL – San Antonio, TX ESL Teacher (6th Grade) 2014 -- 2016 FRANCIS SCOBEE MIDDLE SCHOOL – San Antonio, TX Science Teacher (6th Grade) 2013 – 2014 CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS School Leadership in Action: Principal Practices 2018 Alamo STEM Workforce Coalition Externship 2017 Accountability: One Child at a Time 2017 ABYDOS 2015 ELAR Curriculum Writer 2015 Continuous Campus Growth Committee 2017 – Present East Central Foundation Committee 2016 – 2017 Safety Action Plan Chairperson 2017 District Improvement Committee 2014 – 2016 Strategic Design Committee 2015 Presentations (2020, August). New Age Education, Presentation at AssiST’EM, Colorado Springs, CO, United States (2020, February). Equality for Minorities, Campaign at Unija Most-SPP-Samo Pravo, Belgrade, Serbia (2019, January). Science of Behavior, Presentation at Dreambox Learning Center, Shenzhen, China (2018, November). Accountability: TOEFL and IELTS Standards, Presentation at Dreambox Learning Center, Shenzhen, China (2017, October). CCG Quarterly Goals. Presentation at Legacy MS, Teacher Meeting, San Antonio, TX (2017, August). AVID Content Area Implementation Plan. Presentation at Legacy MS, Teacher Training, San Antonio, TX (2015, August). 6th English Curriculum Introduction. Presentation at Southwest ISD Teacher Training, San Antonio, TX (2015, February). Restorative Justice – Restorative Circles. Teacher Training at McAuliffe MS, San Antonio, TX (2015, February). 6th Response to Intervention. Presentation and training at Southwest ISD McAuliffe MS, San Antonio, TX Megan R. Marchand Borrowman REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Page 2 of 2