Meagan Byers
Westminster
Summary
Dedicated Student Support Assistant skilled in effective communication and relationship building. Proven ability to implement strategies that improve student engagement and adapt support safety techniques to meet individual needs helping to keep them and the classroom safe.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Assistant
Winters Mill High School
Westminster, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Assist students with assigned work.
- Assist students with daily needs. Ex: toileting.
- Assist students with mobility needs. Ex: Walker
- Help Teacher and IA with simple tasks. Ex: Task box ideas and laminating.
- Help Students use their PODD.
- Assist Students with breakfast, snack and lunch.
- Take data on excel for behaviors.
- Implemented strategies to improve student engagement in classroom activities.
- Adapted support techniques based on individual learning styles and preferences.
- Promoted positive behavior by implementing consistent reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations. Ex: Token board and praise.
- Actively participated in problem-solving meetings aimed at brainstorming solutions tailored to specific student needs.
Student Support Assistant
Runnymede Elementary School
Westminster, MD
08.2018 - 08.2025
- Assist students with Daily living activities. Ex: Toileting.
- Assist students with their work assignments.
- Created my own assignments that best fit that student when no other work was available while still following IEP goals
- Assisted Teachers teaching the class when needed;
- Assisted with challenging behaviors when needed.
- Assisted Students with calming strategies.
- Assisted students on playground and field trips.
- Assisted students at breakfast, snack and lunch.
- Collaborated with educators to identify at-risk students and develop intervention plans.
- Coordinated with school counselors to provide comprehensive assistance for students experiencing personal challenges.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Implemented strategies to improve student engagement in classroom activities.
- Adapted support techniques based on individual learning styles and preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Scott Key High School
Union Bridge, MD06.2005
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Instructional skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- CPR and Safety Care training
- Anti Bias Training
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Classroom support
- Student supervision
- Mentoring students
- Small group instruction
- Use of PODD 9 through 90 Paper and TD Snap Program or Compass
- Use of Excel for taking data
- Behavior redirection
- Behavior modeling
- Student health and safety
- Individual student assistance
- Powerpoint presentations
- Classroom technology
- Material preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Safety Care Training
- CPR Training
Timeline
Student Support Assistant
Winters Mill High School
08.2025 - Current
Student Support Assistant
Runnymede Elementary School
08.2018 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Francis Scott Key High School