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CV/Résumé: Polymath
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megan@mmeprice.org
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Now
Professional Support Officer - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) - 11/2019 – Present
Supporting the work of the organisation and its global network of professionals.
Founder/Consultant - SUIVI.studio - 2016 – Present
Strategic consultant working with organizations and individuals. Administrative consulting, process/policies development, systems optimization and workflow management, operations, language.
Then
Editor-in-Chief, Student Research Journal - San Jose State University iSchool - 2018 - 2019
Research Assistant - San Jose State University iSchool - 2018 - 2019
San Mateo County Office of Education - 2009 - 2016
Interim Director, 2012 - 2016
Increased the rate of successful community reintegration by developing and implementing a comprehensive transition program customized for each client.
Accreditation, Transition, and English Learner Programs, 2012 - 2013
Education Services Manager, Administrator, 2009 - 2012
Streamlined the organization to increase efficiency, inter/intra-agency communication and collaboration, ensuring successful client programming, secondary and post-secondary transition:
Cal-SAFE (California School-Aged Families Education) Coordinator - San Francisco Unified School District
Working with an exceptional team of educators, I coordinated services for pregnant and parenting students in the San Francisco Unified School District. Re-opened lines of communication with San Francisco High Schools, and the Cal-SAFE school, Hilltop. Uncovered funding opportunities that allowed for the update of preschool and childcare environments to benefit clients' children, and the increased food distribution for clients while on school grounds. Reorganized the Independent Studies program for clients out for maternity leave.
Senior Certificated Coordinator, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Coordination of state-mandated and local projects: Curriculum development and alignment; WASC Accreditation; Staff Development; Budgeting, purchasing, inventory maintenance; Report, plan, and procedure writing; Program representation at the county level
And teacher of...
Advanced expository writing - De Anza College
Adult Business and Conversational English - Berlitz Language School
English Learners Levels I, II, III, IV - New Haven Unified School District, Grizzly Challenge Charter School, SMCOE
Fine Arts, English Language Arts - Grizzly Challenge Charter School
All core subjects, Independent Studies Program - San Luis Obispo & San Mateo COEs
Core subjects for self-contained classroom, grades 7-12 - San Luis Obispo & San Mateo COEs
English I, II; American Literature; World Literature; Science Fiction/Fantastic Literature - New Haven Unified School District
Learning
M.A., Library and Informational Science, 2019
M.A., Education Leadership and Administration
M.A., Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Clear Credential, Administrative Services, Education Leadership
Clear Credential, Single Subject Education in English
Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition and Development Certification
B.A., English Literature
More Learning
MESA Method - MESA, May 2020
Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP) - National Institute of Health, September 2018
Arts and Culture Strategy - University of Pennsylvania/National Arts Strategy, October 2016
Path of Freedom Curriculum Training - Prison Mindfulness Institute, July 2014
Mindful Schools Curriculum Training - Mindful Schools, December 2013
Mindful Schools Fundamentals - Mindful Schools, November 2013
Leading Edge Online Learning Certification for Teachers – CUE, August 2012
Leading Edge Online Learning Certification for Administrators – CUE, May 2012
Restorative Justice (RJ) Circle Training - Fierce Allies, 2012
Non-Violent Communication Training - Bay NVC, 2010
Professional Baking and Pastry, Certificate - Tante Marie's Cooking School, 2008
Publications & Presentations
Evidence Summary, Research Publications in Web of Science shift from Bitcoin to Blockchain..., SRJ, May 2020
Blockchain: In the Material World, Society of American Archivists SJSU Chapter, Archeota, May 2019
The More You Know, the More You Owe, SRJ - the Student Research Journal, May 2019
Time Has Come Today, SRJ - the Student Research Journal, December 2018
Searching for First Generation LIS Student Success
American Library Association, ALA Mid-winter Conference, January 2019
FGS Officer Meeting, April 2019
SJSU T3 Series, July 2019
Honors and Awards
Cleo Eulau Center (now Acknowledge Alliance) 2012 Educator Award
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education 2003 Teacher of the Year
National Endowment for the Humanities 1998 Grant Recipient
Professional Support Officer - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) - 11/2019 – Present
Supporting the work of the organisation and its global network of professionals.
Founder/Consultant - SUIVI.studio - 2016 – Present
Strategic consultant working with organizations and individuals. Administrative consulting, process/policies development, systems optimization and workflow management, operations, language.
Then
Editor-in-Chief, Student Research Journal - San Jose State University iSchool - 2018 - 2019
- Manage operations, including publishing schedule, recruitment/supervision of editorial team.
- Oversee marketing and communications including social media accounts and press releases.
- Authorize manuscripts for acceptance and final publication.
- Maintain documentation and archives, including training materials.
- Compile and publish journal issues using the bepress platform.
Research Assistant - San Jose State University iSchool - 2018 - 2019
- ALA Diversity Research Grant - FGS Experiences in LIS Education - Project Manager
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant - Blockchain LIS MOOC - Project Assistant
San Mateo County Office of Education - 2009 - 2016
Interim Director, 2012 - 2016
Increased the rate of successful community reintegration by developing and implementing a comprehensive transition program customized for each client.
- Identified trends, insights, and transition needs using client and community data.
- Improved service delivery by researching model transition programs across the state, and collaborating with front-line staff to identify and remedy weak links.
- Increased the accuracy of data intake and output, funding, and the ease of information flow by organizing and streamlining policies and procedures.
- Expanded program's reach and support in the community by articulating its benefits for stakeholders via presentations and informational literature. Developed and maintained relationships with community partners, and oversight groups.
- Developed and refined programs to facilitate client reintegration through collaboration with partnering agencies: College of San Mateo; County K-12 districts; Secondary schools; County Probation Departments; County Mental Health Department; and County Offices of Education.
- Interim Program Director - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
Accreditation, Transition, and English Learner Programs, 2012 - 2013
- Increased client matriculation options and transition opportunities; spearheaded program initiatives.
- Coordinated initial accreditation process with a staff of 30+, authored application and report.
- Analyzed the new Common Core Standards for English Language Development, designed and implemented a curriculum differentiated for a transitory population.
- Coordinated the introduction and implementation of personalized, blended learning.
- Managed and facilitated transition between student information system databases, training staff and developing new processes and procedures.
Education Services Manager, Administrator, 2009 - 2012
Streamlined the organization to increase efficiency, inter/intra-agency communication and collaboration, ensuring successful client programming, secondary and post-secondary transition:
- Conducted dynamic and progressive education programs in compliance with California Department of Education policies, California Education, and Welfare and Institutions Codes.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing education services, and updated procedures, processes, and policies.
- Facilitated access to support services with community-based and county partners through restructured entry and exit procedures for clients, and an increase in stakeholder involvement and communication.
- Secured grants and donations to provide social and emotional support services to clients through collaboration and networking with neighboring districts and local community-based organizations.
- Initiated and authored the following procedural documents: Program-wide Safety Plan; Parent/Guardian/Student Handbook; Staff Policies and Procedures Handbook.
- Revitalized and rebuilt the Work Experience Education (WEE) program and associated activities.
- Provided managerial leadership, supervision, and expertise in the area of alternative education, program planning and development, staff assignment and evaluation, space planning and resource allocation for several school sites: South San Francisco; San Mateo, Redwood City; East Palo Alto; La Honda.
Cal-SAFE (California School-Aged Families Education) Coordinator - San Francisco Unified School District
Working with an exceptional team of educators, I coordinated services for pregnant and parenting students in the San Francisco Unified School District. Re-opened lines of communication with San Francisco High Schools, and the Cal-SAFE school, Hilltop. Uncovered funding opportunities that allowed for the update of preschool and childcare environments to benefit clients' children, and the increased food distribution for clients while on school grounds. Reorganized the Independent Studies program for clients out for maternity leave.
Senior Certificated Coordinator, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Coordination of state-mandated and local projects: Curriculum development and alignment; WASC Accreditation; Staff Development; Budgeting, purchasing, inventory maintenance; Report, plan, and procedure writing; Program representation at the county level
And teacher of...
Advanced expository writing - De Anza College
Adult Business and Conversational English - Berlitz Language School
English Learners Levels I, II, III, IV - New Haven Unified School District, Grizzly Challenge Charter School, SMCOE
Fine Arts, English Language Arts - Grizzly Challenge Charter School
All core subjects, Independent Studies Program - San Luis Obispo & San Mateo COEs
Core subjects for self-contained classroom, grades 7-12 - San Luis Obispo & San Mateo COEs
English I, II; American Literature; World Literature; Science Fiction/Fantastic Literature - New Haven Unified School District
Learning
M.A., Library and Informational Science, 2019
M.A., Education Leadership and Administration
M.A., Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Clear Credential, Administrative Services, Education Leadership
Clear Credential, Single Subject Education in English
Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition and Development Certification
B.A., English Literature
More Learning
MESA Method - MESA, May 2020
Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP) - National Institute of Health, September 2018
Arts and Culture Strategy - University of Pennsylvania/National Arts Strategy, October 2016
Path of Freedom Curriculum Training - Prison Mindfulness Institute, July 2014
Mindful Schools Curriculum Training - Mindful Schools, December 2013
Mindful Schools Fundamentals - Mindful Schools, November 2013
Leading Edge Online Learning Certification for Teachers – CUE, August 2012
Leading Edge Online Learning Certification for Administrators – CUE, May 2012
Restorative Justice (RJ) Circle Training - Fierce Allies, 2012
Non-Violent Communication Training - Bay NVC, 2010
Professional Baking and Pastry, Certificate - Tante Marie's Cooking School, 2008
Publications & Presentations
Evidence Summary, Research Publications in Web of Science shift from Bitcoin to Blockchain..., SRJ, May 2020
Blockchain: In the Material World, Society of American Archivists SJSU Chapter, Archeota, May 2019
The More You Know, the More You Owe, SRJ - the Student Research Journal, May 2019
Time Has Come Today, SRJ - the Student Research Journal, December 2018
Searching for First Generation LIS Student Success
American Library Association, ALA Mid-winter Conference, January 2019
FGS Officer Meeting, April 2019
SJSU T3 Series, July 2019
Honors and Awards
Cleo Eulau Center (now Acknowledge Alliance) 2012 Educator Award
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education 2003 Teacher of the Year
National Endowment for the Humanities 1998 Grant Recipient