Meagan McEachron

4 Park Drive, Greenwich, NY 12834

Phone: (518) 496-7558 Email: mceachron.meagan@gmail.com

Objective: To advocate for all students and help them reach their full potential.
Education:
2015- 2017 Sage Graduate School
M.S. in Professional School Counseling, GPA: 3.98
2013-2015 Plattsburgh State University: Summa Cum Laude, Queensbury, NY
B.S. in Psychology, GPA: 3.94
2010-2013 SUNY Adirondack: Magna Cum Laude, Queensbury, NY
Major: Liberal Arts, GPA: 3.80
2006-2010 Schuylerville Central Schools, Schuylerville, NY
Advanced Regents Diploma
Professional Experience:

School Social Worker/ Counselor, Stuart M. Townsend Elementary School, Lake Luzerne,
NY, January 2018- May 2018, Grades Pre-k-6
 Provided individual and small group counseling.
 Provided IEP counseling following specific student goals. Collected data on progress
regarding goals.
 Delivered Crisis Intervention strategies when necessary.
 Assisted in Backpack Program, providing food to families in need.
 Assisted McKinney-Vento homeless Liaison at Elementary level.
 Contributed to creating a Behavior Intervention Plan for a student.
 Assisted in organizing and facilitating NYS Assessments.
 Consulted and collaborated with parents, staff, and other stakeholders, regarding student
achievement and success in academic and social/emotional domains.

Student Intern, School Counselor, Ballston Spa Middle School, Ballston Spa NY, September
2016- May 2017
 100 hour practicum, 600 hour internship
 Worked primarily with 6th grade school counselor
 Assisted and facilitated individual, small group, and large group lessons in academic,
career, and social/emotional domains.
 Demonstrated leadership and advocacy skills when working with students.
 Consulted and collaborated with parents and stakeholders on multiple occasions
regarding student success.

Student Intern, School Counselor, Schuylerville Elementary School, Schuylerville, NY

September 2014- May 2015, Grades K-5
 Met with students individually and in small groups with mentor
 Responsible for creating a behavior chart for a student.
 Assisted in parent meetings with mentor
 Assisted in Backpack Program, providing food to families in need.
Substitute Teacher, WSWHE Boces Teacher Registry, Fort Edward, NY, September 2016-
Present
 Experience with classroom management.
 Collaborate and consult with other professionals regarding different school building
procedures and policies.

Professional Development:

Proctor for Advanced Placement Exams, 2017

 Ballston Spa High School AP students
NYSSCA Conference, 2016, “School Counselors: Making a Difference.”
 November 18 & 19 in Tarrytown, NY.
 Participated in workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities.
 Presentations from NYSSCA members and associated professionals.
Mix it Up Day, Guilderland Middle School, 2016
 Facilitated activities during lunch, while students sat in different seats than usual
and made new friends.

Certifications:

2016 Dignity for All Students Act

School Violence Prevention
Detection and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Research Experience:

Research Apprenticeship, Plattsburgh State University, Queensbury, 2014-2015

 Literature searches
 Inputting and checking data
 Formulating research strategies
 Preparation of research projects

Technology Skills:

Familiar with use of technological programs including:

 School Tool
 Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, & Microsoft Excel
 Google Docs, Google Slides, & Google Sheets

Professional Portfolio Link: http://meaganmceachron.weebly.com/

References available upon request