MEGAN A. CAVANAUGH
Oak Park,MI
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Northville, MI
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide in-classroom behavioral support, coaching, training and strategies for meeting the needs of students
- Address behavior by providing behavioral interventions and problem solving strategies
- Work directly with students to teach social, emotional and behavioral skills that may include small group or1:1 support to students struggling with behavior regulation
- Intervene/Respond in crisis situations and implement de-escalation strategies
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff, parents, and administrators
- Train and support teachers and staff in classroom management and behavior strategies, while providing direct modeling as needed
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to reinforce positive behavior at home
- Work alongside school psychologists, social workers and special education teams to support students with IEPs and 504 plans
- Track student behavioral data and evaluate intervention effectiveness
- Maintain accurate records and report progress to teachers, administrators and families
- Consult with building teams to develop behavior intervention strategies, while providing direct modeling as needed
- Maintain documentation, collection and analysis of data for behavior interventions and services provided
- Facilitate behavior review meetings
- Determine appropriate behavior treatment plans through documented evaluations and consultations, progress monitor and adjust plans as needed
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities and behavior strategies/interventions
- Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting
- Conduct training sessions for staff on behavior management, trauma informed care and social-emotional learning
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties appropriate to the position and as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education/Elementary Special Services Supervisor
ASD Center Program Teacher
CLAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Clawson, MI
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Consistently use Evidence Based Practices for students with Autism
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Modify the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Created and implemented a peer-to-peer program
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
- Meet with parents and guardians frequently to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervises Behavior Technician implementing ABA services for consumers while protecting client’s rights, dignity and privacy
- Monitor the effectiveness of treatment interventions utilizing behavior analytic techniques for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT TRAINEE
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervises Behavior Technician implementing ABA services for consumers while protecting client’s rights, dignity, and privacy
- Monitor the effectiveness of treatment interventions utilizing behavior analytic techniques for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
CENTRIA HEALTHCARE
, MI
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Collect data, chart findings, and provide reports to parents and behavior analysts regarding maladaptive behaviors
- Utilize crisis training, when necessary, to maintain the safety of students and coworkers
- Didactic training in clinical examination, evaluations, and treatment planning for ASD
- Collaborate with supervising BCBA to develop and update intervention and treatment plans
- Collaborate with supervising BCBA to develop and follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 setting utilizing intensive teaching and natural environmental teaching
- Collect and record data on client behavior and progress utilizing VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R and AFLS
ASD Center Program Teacher/Elementary
TROY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Troy, MI
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Consistently use Evidence Based Practices for students with Autism
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Modify the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Created building wide peer-to-peer program
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
- Meet with parents and guardians frequently to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
ASD Center Program Teacher
CLAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Clawson, MI
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Consistently use Evidence Based Practices for students with Autism
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Modify the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Teach a Peer-to-Peer Support Class
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes
- Meet with parents and guardians frequently to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
ASD Center Program Teacher
CLARKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Clarkston, MI
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Collaborated effectively with all levels of staff
- Provided appropriate supports for students with Autism
- Was an effective member of the Bailey Lake ASD Team
- Worked effectively with parents as partners
- Trained in the Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum
ASD Resource Room Teacher
GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grand Ledge, MI
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Started a program for the students in our center-based program, based on the START Evidence-Based Leadership Initiative
- Participated in the district’s first, functional ASD team
- Became a certified trainer for Peer-to-Peer Support and Educational Strategies for students with ASD
- Was nominated for an Academic Excellence Award by Norma Schutzki, the special education director for the district
- Developed and piloted the first ASD transition system for students transitioning to middle school
- Lead trainings for the district, following the START training guidelines
- Conducted 20day trainings for the CRAN RCN Peer-to-Peer Support and Educational Strategies
- Participated in the district's ASD Counsel for developing district-wide programs for all students with ASD
- Was part of the original CRAN RCN (one of the founding members), and assisted in developing best practices for our RCN
7th Grade Resource Room Teacher
GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grand Ledge, MI
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Worked with students with ASD, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairments, and ADD/ADhD
- Taught Resource Math, Language Arts, Self-Determination/Self Advocacy, LANGUAGE!, as well as co-taught Science, Social Studies, and Math
- Attended the year-long START Intensive Training series
- Appointed the Special Education Department Chair
- Piloted the Peer-to-Peer Support Program with a 7th grade student with ASD
- The Peer-to-Peer Program became district wide, and continues to be today
- Sat on a panel at the 2005 START Conference regarding Peer-to-Peer Programs
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2023 - 01.2024
ASD Center Program Teacher
CLAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2021 - 12.2023
BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT
03.2020 - 08.2021
BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT TRAINEE
09.2019 - 03.2020
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
CENTRIA HEALTHCARE
10.2018 - 08.2019
ASD Center Program Teacher/Elementary
TROY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2015 - 12.2017
ASD Center Program Teacher
CLAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2008 - 06.2015
ASD Center Program Teacher
CLARKSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2007 - 06.2008
ASD Resource Room Teacher
GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2005 - 06.2007
7th Grade Resource Room Teacher
GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2001 - 06.2005
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