Meaghan Stanford

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Research Assistant

  Performed literature reviews by analyzing Peer-Reviewed articles for useful information pertaining to the topic of sexual orientation and race

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  Ann Arbor YMCA

  May 2015 - May 2017

  Oversaw the integration of themed activities into the program; planned and executed all-camp program activities for 100+ campers each week — servicing between 500-750; led a team of approximately 20 counselors and program area specialists. Planned and implemented programs that meet the physical, emotional, educational and social needs; modeled and encouraged students to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutrition practices. Developed and delivered a sports program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers, including health and wellness lessons in accordance with HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Education) guidelines

  • Program Director: Camp Birkett

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Assistant Teacher: Early Childhood/School-Age Child Care

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Sports Specialist: Camp Birkett

    May 2015 - Aug 2015
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  Promise Schools

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  Lead a team of six teachers, across all grade levels K-8th, in all content areas, reaching over 75 students at risk of retention Create and manage three separate websites to serve as virtual learning hubs in response to moving remote during the 2020-21 school year; build an online community of families, students, staff, and community partners that reflects the values and mission of the school. Lead a team of eight teachers, across all grade levels K-8th, in delivering small group Math and Reading intervention to over 80 students per session Facilitate student growth and achievement on multiple assessments including: *an average score of 383 on the EBRW portion of the PSAT 8/9 in the first year it was administered, placing our school in the 86th percentile of all charter schools in Detroit *An average growth rate of 191%, and 16% at the 50th percentile, on the NWEA/MAP Growth Test for Reading

  • Summer School Coordinator

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Social Media & Website Manager

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Academic Tutoring Coordinator

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2021
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  Teach For America

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  Corps Member

  Selected from a competitive pool to join a national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in urban and rural schools

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  Teach For America

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Encore Fellow

  One of 11 educators in Detroit selected for an immersive experience developing skills in Anti-Racist, Anti-Bias teaching practices and leadership.

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  Urban Initiatives

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Director of Learning and Instruction

  Oversee the implementation of Urban Initiative’s methodology for sport and play-based youth development across the organization; initiate and lead the design process for curriculum development both for direct-service programming and for year-long staff learning and development; create and facilitate multiple external adult learning workshop pilots with organizations such as:*Cubs Charities Program – Cubs Jr. All-Stars*Chicago Public Schools Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Show less

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  Bottom Line

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Success Team Manager
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  Urban Initiatives

  Aug 2023 - now

  Lead Director, Out-of-School Time Programs