Megan E. Barry has extensive experience in higher education administration and teaching. She received her Master's in Higher Education from Boston College and currently serves as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Biology at Boston College, advising over 800 undergraduate majors. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Graduate Programs Assistant at Boston College and taught elementary school in Houston, Texas as a Teach For America corps member. She has demonstrated leadership skills through various roles, such as co-chairing the Resident Staff Program at the University of Virginia.

1. MEGAN E. BARRY
Education
Boston College, Lynch School of Education Jan. 2013-May 2015
Master’s in Higher Education, Student Affairs Chestnut Hill, MA
University of Virginia May 2010
Bachelor of Arts with High Honors - Politics Honors Program Charlottesville, VA
Academic Honors and Awards
 Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society
 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
University of St. Thomas Sept. 2010-June 2011
HISD Alternative Certification Program Houston, TX
 Certified teacher in the Houston Independent School District
Professional Experience
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs January 2015-Present
Boston College, Department of Biology Chestnut Hill, MA
 Advise and support over 800 Biology and Biochemistry undergraduate majors as they
progress through their academic programs. This includes working individually with
students to make adjustments to their semester schedules and/or academic records.
 Manage communications between Biology faculty and undergraduate students, assigning
faculty advisors to Biology and Biochemistry majors.
 Work directly with Biology faculty to coordinate the Biology Honors Program and run the
weekly honors seminar course.
 Plan and coordinate an annual undergraduate research symposium with poster
presentations and talks from over 60 undergraduate researchersin both on and off
campus laboratories.
 Collaborate with departments on campus such as the Academic Advising Center, Dean’s
Office, and Career Center to host events and disseminate resources to undergraduates.
 Monitor the registration processes and scheduling of courses for undergraduates as well
as facilitate enrollment changes and requests.
Graduate Programs Assistant Aug. 2012-Dec. 2014
Boston College, Lynch Graduate School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA
 Advise graduate students on course selection and academic planning.
 Oversee non-degree students’ admission, enrollment, course registration, and advising
needs as well as maintain student records.
 Manage an office budget of approximately $60,000 and process financial records including
purchase orders, expense reports, and purchasing card reconciliation.
 Utilize student databases to gather and manage information related to comprehensive
exams, course registration, commencement, and academic concerns.
104 Strathmore Road, Apt. 3
Brighton, MA 02135
megan.barry.3@bc.edu
(617)-552-2292

2.  Designed and implemented the Lynch Ambassador Program, a peer-mentoring program
comprised of eleven graduate students.
 Supervise and assign work to six student employees as well as coordinate office
scheduling, events, and meetings.
 Update webpage content for the Lynch School of Education, design online forms, and
upload PDF documents to the site.
 Serve as a liaison to University offices both within and outside of the Lynch School to
promote clear, accurate communication.
Teach For America, Elementary Teacher June 2010-May2012
The Rusk School, Houston Independent School District Houston, TX
 Led classrooms of 5th and 3rd grade students toward accomplishing significant academic
gains of over 2 years of growth in Reading and Language Arts.
 Worked collaboratively to write and revise 3rd grade Social Studies curriculum that was
implemented in the Houston Independent School District.
Leadership Experience
University of Virginia Resident Staff Program June 2009-May 2010
Co-Chair, Senior Resident, and Resident Advisor Charlottesville, VA
 Trained and mentored seven senior resident advisors to develop their supervision skills,
multicultural awareness, and leadership within the residence halls.
 Evaluated staff job performance and addressed concerns monthly through an Appraisal
Board.
 Collaborated with university professionals and faculty to develop best practices for program
procedures and training.
 Managed a budget of $3,500, monitored program spending, and maintained a record of
expenses.
 Responded to incidents daily within the residence halls and mediated conflicts that arose
between residents and staff members.
 Planned and implemented weekly programs that provided opportunities for social, personal,
cultural, and academic enrichment.
Leadership Training and Conferences
 NACADA National Conference, Las Vegas October 2015
 Women’s Leadership Development Program April 2007
 Atlantic Coast Conference Leadership Institute April 2008
 Office of the Dean of Students Leadership Program May 2009
Volunteer Experience and Professional Involvement
Boston College Women’s Collaborative Nov. 2012-Present
Steering Committee Member May 2015-Present
 Plan monthly gatherings at Boston College centered on relevant personal and professional
issues for women faculty and staff.
 Coordinated a holiday gift giving team sponsored through the Service Learning department
at Boston College.

3. Big Sisters of Boston Mentor Nov. 2012-Present
Boston College Read Aloud Program, St. Columbkille School Oct. 2012-Present
Big Picture Longitudinal Study Research Team, Boston College Nov. 2013-May 2014
 Conduct phone interviews of student advisors regarding college enrollment and successes
post-high school with Professor Karen Arnold’s researchstudy team.
Young Women’s Leadership Program Sept. 2007- May 2009
Big Sister for 7th/8th Grade At-Risk Girls
 Mentored at-risk middle school girls, who exhibited leadership potential.
 Developed leadership values amongst the girls during weekly meetings.
Skills and Proficiencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Web CQ, Filemaker Pro, FolderWave, Adobe Acrobat, and
PeopleSoft Financials.