Meagan Caldwell
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Richmond County School System, excelling in special education strategies and fostering social skills development. Leveraged patience, empathy, and creative problem-solving to enhance student engagement and achievement. Demonstrated success in behavior management and multicultural sensitivity, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Richmond County School System
07.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational activities, increasing student motivation and participation during lessons.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Supported the implementation of differentiated instruction strategies, enabling all students to access grade-level curriculum effectively.
- Aided students in developing self-advocacy skills, empowering them to take ownership of their learning experiences.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to support students'' diverse learning needs and enhance overall engagement.
- Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations for diverse learning needs.
- Participated in team meetings to review student progress and collaboratively plan for future instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Coordinated with general education teachers, contributing valuable insights about students'' strengths and challenges within the inclusion setting.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts and skills taught during whole-class lessons.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws and regulations governing special education services through diligent documentation practices.
- Implemented data-driven interventions for struggling learners, promoting academic success across content areas.
- Assisted in developing behavioral management plans, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and increased student focus.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, collaborating with educators to adjust instructional approaches as needed.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through the implementation of targeted interventions and ongoing encouragement.
- Monitored accommodations during standardized testing periods, upholding the integrity of assessment results while meeting individual student needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Richmond County School System
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-life scenarios into lessons.
- Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.
- Provided support during after-school programs or extracurricular activities, encouraging involvement and promoting a well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Assisted struggling students with one-on-one tutoring sessions, boosting their confidence and overall academic performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, research, and best practices in teaching social studies content.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, providing timely feedback on areas needing improvement and celebrating achievements.
Energy Marketer
SCANA Energy Marketing Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked within budget parameters to develop and implement marketing strategies by analyzing key data and consumer demographics.
- Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences and purchasing habits.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of marketing projects within budget constraints.
- Boosted sales through the creation and execution of targeted advertising campaigns.
- Acquire and retain customers.
- Enhanced customer engagement with creative social media content and promotions.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Established and managed relationships with external data providers and research vendors.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Recommended natural gas, electricity and home warranty products.
Freelancer
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
- Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
- Developed customized solutions to address unique client needs, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Boosted personal brand recognition through regular blog posts or articles showcasing my expertise in the field.
- Stayed current on industry trends by regularly participating in continuing education courses and workshops related to my field of expertise.
- Developed e-commerce platforms for clients, enabling them to expand their market reach and increase sales.
- Conducted usability testing for client websites, identifying and resolving issues to enhance overall user satisfaction.
- Enhanced brand visibility by designing and executing innovative marketing campaigns across multiple digital platforms.
- Managed social media ad campaigns, achieving higher conversion rates and engaging more effectively with target audiences.
- Tailored graphic design solutions to meet clients' specific branding needs, reinforcing their market identity.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
DJJ
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Provided necessary support for educational programs, ensuring access to academic resources for all residents.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Served as a positive role model by demonstrating strong work ethic, integrity, and respect towards others within the correctional setting.
- Led recreational activities that fostered teamwork, communication skills, and physical fitness among residents.
- Maintained a secure environment for juvenile offenders with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Offered guidance on conflict resolution strategies, helping offenders develop healthy coping mechanisms during their stay at the facility.
- Conducted room searches to prevent contraband from entering the facility, maintaining a safe living environment for all residents.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on life skills development, promoting personal growth among offenders.
- Maintained open lines of communication with family members regarding resident progress or concerns throughout their stay at the facility.
- Documented daily activities and progress reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping for each resident''s file.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks.
- Developed rapport with offenders, fostering positive relationships to support rehabilitation efforts.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including assisting in calming down distressed or aggressive residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case management and offender assessment.
- Assisted in the coordination of facility-wide events and activities that encouraged positive engagement among residents.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or crises situations, prioritizing safety and well-being of all residents and staff members.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies and procedures, maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Education
MBA - Public Administration
Strayer University
Augusta, GA10-2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University
Tampa, FL07-2014
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University
Tampa, FL06-2012
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Patience and Empathy
- Motor Skills Development
- Special Education Strategies
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavioral Interventions
- Peer Mentoring
- Teaching strategies
- Disability Awareness
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Parent Communication
- Autism support
- Student Supervision
- Social development support
- IEP goals
- Student Advocacy
- Behavior management techniques
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creative Problem-Solving
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Richmond County School System
07.2024 - Current
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Richmond County School System
01.2021 - 07.2024
Energy Marketer
SCANA Energy Marketing Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Freelancer
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Juvenile Correctional Officer
DJJ
05.2017 - 05.2018
MBA - Public Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest University
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