Caitlin M. Megginson-Dicken
Unit 4 School District
Champaign
15
years of professional experience
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting the evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make a significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Work History
Assistant Principal
2 Years 5 Months- Supervised attendance, discipline, and student support processes to maintain orderly campus operations.
- Led instructional walkthroughs and feedback cycles to strengthen classroom practice and curriculum alignment.
- Oversaw scheduling, duty assignments, and daily operations to ensure consistent school coverage.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Case managed, wrote, and led IEPs for 10+ students each year
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
6-12 Instructional Coach
5 Years 9 Months- Coached novice and veteran staff
- Led K-12 English and social studies vertical alignment
- Led K-12 English and social studies vertical alignment to ensure curriculum coherence across grade levels
- Aligned with K-5 coaches
- Facilitated ongoing professional development across multiple buildings to support teacher growth and improve student outcomes
Literacy Coach
4 Months- Mentored new teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management
- Planned and led weekly professional development sessions to support teacher growth and student learning
- Collected qualitative and quantitative data to inform state reports and secure grant funding
Teacher
6 Years 4 Months- Taught 10th-12th grade English
- Reading intervention
- After-school GED teacher
- After-school Credit Recovery teacher
Education
Bachelor's of Arts
Endorsements: 6-12 Language Arts, 6-8 Social Science
Endorsement
Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist I
Master's of Education
Endorsement: Principal Licensure
Endorsement
Endorsement: Teacher Leadership
Master's of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Skills
Realigned and redesigned English curriculum at multiple levels
Created and customized integrated literacy strategies and interventions
Teacher Leader for Literacy and Writing 2014-2016
Led all new district staff mentoring 2018-2024
Professional learning creation and implementation 2018-present
CUREs Grant Coordinator 2022-2023
STEAM Camp Coordinator K-8 2023
2024
CPI Trainer 2026-present
Certified trainer for Restorative Practices 2020
Cognitive Coaching training 2018
recertified 2021
Trained in Shifting the Balance
TCI
UFLI
Responsive Classroom
Writer’s Workshop
AVID
Artful Learning
Science of Reading
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Unit 4 School District
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
6-12 Instructional Coach
Mahomet-Seymour
08.2018 - 05.2024Read More
Literacy Coach
Danville High School
01.2018 - 05.2018Read More
Teacher
Danville High School
08.2011 - 12.2017Read More
Olivet-Nazarene University
Master's of Arts from Curriculum and Instruction
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Olivet-Nazarene University
Endorsement
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master's of Education
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Greenville University
Endorsement
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's of Arts
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