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MEGAN ANGUS

Trumbull,CT

Summary

Qualified Special Education Teacher with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher-Special Resource Program

Trumbull Board of Education
07.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

Special Education Teacher

Wilton Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2022
  • Act as a Case Manager for students in the Collaborative Center Program. Coordinating a team of therapists, classroom teachers, BCBA, outside providers, parents, paraprofessionals, and administrators.
  • Develop and update student program books including data collection and direct instruction programs based on IEP.
  • Implement student programs and provide direct instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, social, and daily living skills.
  • Modify general education curriculum based on individual student needs.
  • Collaborate with General Education Teachers to ensure coordination of services and modifications.
  • Supervise and train a team of paraprofessionals working one-to-one with students in the program.
  • Evaluate students referred to Special Education as needed.
  • Provided yearly PMT refresher for relevant staff.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Special Education Teacher

Giant Steps Connecticut
06.2000 - 08.2010
  • Perform intake and evaluation for new students.
  • Complete written evaluation report and IEP based on student needs.
  • Implement student programs and maintain academic and behavioral data collection.
  • Supervise and provide direct training for one-to-one paraprofessionals.
  • Coordinate team of therapists, Behaviorist, and inclusion staff.
  • Evaluate Certified staff.
  • Provide mentoring as part of the TEAM Program.
  • Assist in budget development and hiring.
  • Planned and implemented weekly staff development activities.
  • Physical Management Trainer.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • 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.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Play and Social Communication Specialist

Giant Steps Connecticut
08.1993 - 06.2000
  • Develop Giant Steps Play and Social Curriculum and evaluation protocol.
  • Perform intake evaluations and develop IEP goals and objectives to target social needs.
  • Implemented inclusion lessons at inclusion schools.
  • Facilitated social groups within the inclusion school for training and carryover.

Child Development Specialist

May Institute for Autistic Children
06.1990 - 08.1993
  • Worked summers in both group homes, classroom, and community settings of Residential Program.
  • Taught academic, self-care, language, and pre-vocational programs.
  • Trained in aspects of discrete trial instruction.

Education

Certificate of Advanced Study Educational Administration - Educational Leadership

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
06.2005

Master's - Special Education

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
05.2000

Bachelor's - Psychology

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
05.1992

Skills

  • Tailored teaching methods
  • Effective classroom management
  • Development of individual education plans
  • Facilitated small group learning
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Timeline

Special Education Teacher-Special Resource Program

Trumbull Board of Education
07.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Wilton Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

Giant Steps Connecticut
06.2000 - 08.2010

Play and Social Communication Specialist

Giant Steps Connecticut
08.1993 - 06.2000

Child Development Specialist

May Institute for Autistic Children
06.1990 - 08.1993

Master's - Special Education

Fairfield University

Bachelor's - Psychology

Fairfield University

Certificate of Advanced Study Educational Administration - Educational Leadership

Sacred Heart University

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