Megan Bargatti
Westfield,MA
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 20+ years of experience in East Longmeadow, skilled in creating individualized education plans and promoting inclusive classrooms. Demonstrated success in implementing targeted reading and math interventions that improve student performance. Strong collaborator with colleagues and effective in applying behavior management techniques to boost student engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Town of East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow, MA
09.2001 - Current
- 2001-2004: Grade 4 Special Education Inclusion Teacher.
- 2004-2010: Autism classroom teacher - ABA self-contained and supported full inclusion students diagnosed with autism.
- 2010 - present - Grade 3 special education inclusion teacher.
- Created and implemented specific reading and math interventions for students with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and other needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum and state and district-wide assessments.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Cultivated a classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering social and academic development.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Developed and maintained individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
American International College
Springfield, MA05-2002
Master of Arts - Sociology
Siena College
Loudonville, NY05-1998
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Reading and math interventions
- IEP compliance
- Teacher collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Inclusion strategies
- Co-teaching experience
Accomplishments
- Grinspoon Pioneer Valley Teaching Award 2007
Certification
- Massachusetts teaching certification, Special Education moderate disabilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Town of East Longmeadow
09.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
American International College
Master of Arts - Sociology
Siena College
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