Megan Balazs
Valencia,PA
Summary
Teacher of the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing extensively trained in helping students with special needs with over 20 years of experience. Engaging and enthusiastic about hands-on-learning with children. Highly skilled in working with students, proficient in sign language, knowledgeable about a variety of systems used to improve hearing within the classroom, advocate for students with hearing loss, and provider of in-services- teaching teachers about students with hearing loss.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing
Pittsburgh Public Schools
09.2003 - Current
During my time working for the Pittsburgh Public Schools I have worn several hats and have had a variety of experiences. During my 21 years, I have worked within a resource classroom as well as itinerantly. I have had the pleasure of teaching those as young as 3 in early intervention programs as well as those getting ready to graduate from high school. I have built relationships with many peers and collaborated with a variety of teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, transition counselors, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
Currently, I am responsible for 10 school buildings within the Pittsburgh Public School District. Depending on the individual student I either push into classrooms or pull out for direct instruction. I am able to troubleshoot hearing aids, cochlear implants as well as bone anchored hearing aids as well as hearing assistive technology.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio03.2000
Skills
- Lead IEP meetings with parents and colleagues
- Proctor for state and district testing
- Knowledgeable in current assistive technology for students with hearing loss
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior
- Experience with implementing reading interventions
- Experience with adapting instructional materials
- Collaborative Teaching
- Extensive experience with lesson planning
- Extensive experience with parent/family communication
Timeline
Teacher of the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing
Pittsburgh Public Schools
09.2003 - Current
Master of Education - Special Education- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
The Ohio State University