Meagan Byers
Westminster,MD
Summary
I am a single Mom to my 12 year old Son who is Non Verbal autistic. I currently am on my 5th year at Runnymede Elementary School as a Student Support Assistant. Since day one I have been looking to be a Special Education Instructional Assistant as I enjoy working with multiple disabilities. I understand and take notice how a teacher runs his or her classroom. I understand the struggle and frustration of challenging behaviors and like helping children get through their tough time by using behavior strategies also while using visual supports if needed to help calm a student. I also am a part of Celebrate Ability Autism waiver Services providing intensive individual support services.
Not only do I want this job, I am also in need of the health benefits. I suffer from an eye disease called Keratonous. I no longer am able to wear glasses. State insurance will not help pay for Scleral lenses and because I have their insurance they will not allow me to pay out of pocket.
I also would love to open an ABLE Account for my Son but am unable to do so because his disability is used for bills and food to get by. By making the extra money I hope to not use his and he can have money put away for when I am no longer here.
Although I am looking to pursue my Paraprofessional I ask that you please do not over look me because I don’t have a degree. I ask that you do not over look me because something is written on paper. My experiences are hands on and what is written on paper does bot show my abilities.
Thank you for taking the time to read and look over my resume.
Sincerely
Meagan E. Byers
Special Education Student Support Assistant.
Runnymede Elementary School
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Instructional Support
Celebrate Ability
Westminster , MD
08.2023 - Current
- Help clients gain more independence on goals listed on the treatment plan (IISS only)
- Assist clients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene, communication and socialization
- Help clients manage their own behavior and teach them appropriate alternative behaviors
- Encourage and participate in recreational activities with clients
- Keep accurate records and enter session notes daily
Student Support Assistant
Carroll County Board of Education
W, MD
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained a safe learning environment for my student.
- Help my students who sre non verbal communicate with a PODD book.
- Collaborated with other teachers within the school to ensure that all resources are available to meet the needs of each individual student while helping them with their school work
- Understanding and using a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Use Behavioral strategies with visual supports and general behavioral strategies. I use them daily during the school day.
- Help teacher when needed and learn about his/her students incase they are absent.
- Worked with multiple disabilities beyond autism including different students from different schools during ESY.
- Work with students who have challenging behaviors, throwing chairs, hitting, throwing desks, yeling etc…
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Scott Key High School
Union Bridge, MD06-2005
Skills
- Understand and use of BIP not only with my students but my Son as well
- Trained in Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) I use this daily not only with my students but my Son as well
- Basic knowledge of Hegarty and able to help my students learn at their own pace
- Behavioral skills using visual supports and behavioral strategies used to help calm a student
Timeline
Intensive Instructional Support
Celebrate Ability
08.2023 - Current
Student Support Assistant
Carroll County Board of Education
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Francis Scott Key High School