Meagan Rivera
Buffalo
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Baker Hall School, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management, I enhance student engagement and promote academic success through tailored support and strong parent collaboration. Committed to empowering diverse learners.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Reach Academy Charter School
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in designing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Supported students during lessons, promoting engagement and participation.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varying student needs and abilities.
Special Education Teacher
Baker Hall School
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood & Special Education
Daemen College
Amherst, NYMaster of Science - Special Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08.2022
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Behavior intervention plans
- Behavior modifications
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Reach Academy Charter School
03.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Baker Hall School
08.2017 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Childhood & Special Education
Daemen College
Master of Science - Special Education
George Mason University
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