Megan Rossier
Bonner
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First and Second Grade Teacher
Sussex School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners.
- Foster a positive classroom community that emphasizes social-emotional learning (SEL), relationship-building, and student well-being.
- Maintain consistent communication with families through written updates, and ongoing collaboration to support student growth.
- Serve as the K-4 Teacher Lead, facilitating K-4 team meetings, supporting collaborative problem-solving, supporting communication, and helping implement school-wide goals.
University of Montana Outdoor Education Program Coordinator
City of Missoula Parks and Recreation
Missoula
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Trained and supervised volunteers to support program delivery and participant engagement.
- Developed educational programs for students in grades K-6.
- Responsible for training, hiring, and mentoring 20 high school volunteers for the program. This included weekly site visits and bimonthly feedback.
- Collaborated with outside partnerships such as the Missoula Butterfly House, Animal Wonders, the UM Zoological Museum, and the UM Planetarium.
Yellowstone Field Instructor
Ecology Project International
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences for students in environmental science programs.
- Collaborated with local agencies such as the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and local non-profits to engage students in citizen science and conservation projects.
- Organized logistics for field excursions, ensuring safety and compliance with risk management.
Wilderness Camp Leader
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Quechee
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with conservation education goals. Including Leave No Trace principles, ecology, and adaptations.
- Practiced risk management while in the field with students and colleagues.
- Facilitated Archery Level 1 courses to students.
AmeriCorps Member and Field Educator
Teton Science School
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed place-based, hands-on field science lesson plans based on STEM literacy.
- Participated in community outreach, volunteer projects, and evening education programs.
- Completed an AmeriCorps service term of a minimum of 450 hours of work.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Tourism and Recreation Management
University of Montana
Missoula 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Resource Conservation
University of Montana
Missoula05.2019
Skills
Instruction and intervention: differentiated instruction, small-group and intervention-based learning, science of reading, part of the math specialist team
Assessment and data use: formative and observational assessment, constant progress monitoring, data-informed instruction, standards-based planning
Classroom management and SEL: positive behavior supports, SEL integration, classroom community building, and restorative justice practices
Professional collaboration: grade level collaboration, interdisciplinary planning, family communication, and collaboration
Educational technology: Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Freckle
Certification
• Montana Department of Education Teaching License- Elementary Education
• Wilderness First Responder Certification
• CPR/First Aid
• USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification
• Wilderness First Responder Certification
• CPR/First Aid
• USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification
References
- Christy Deskins, Sussex School Inc, Head of School, christy@sussexschool.org, 406-549-8327
- Gretchen Sutherland, Missoula Parks and Recreation, Youth Programs Coordinator, sutherlandg@ci.missoula.mt.us, 406-552-6665
- Alexei Desmarais, Ecology Project International, Yellowstone Field Instructor Supervisor, alexei@ecologyproject.org, 970-366-6619
- Sarah Strew, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Lead Nature Camp and Adult Programs, sstrew@vinsweb.org, 1-339-222-1072
Timeline
First and Second Grade Teacher
Sussex School
08.2021 - Current
University of Montana Outdoor Education Program Coordinator
City of Missoula Parks and Recreation
09.2019 - 10.2021
Yellowstone Field Instructor
Ecology Project International
05.2019 - 06.2019
Wilderness Camp Leader
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
05.2018 - 08.2018
AmeriCorps Member and Field Educator
Teton Science School
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Tourism and Recreation Management
University of Montana
Bachelor of Science - Resource Conservation
University of Montana