Megan Buchholz

- Collaborate with district and school administration to develop common procedures to provide tiered academic and behavior support and language to communicate the tiered support with all stakeholders.

- Collaborate with school personnel including administration, instructional coaches, behavior specialists, interventionists and teachers to ensure alignment among the tiers of intervention

- Collect and analyze data to identify students who have not met grade level academic and/or behavior expectations.

- Using data-based problem identification and fidelity matrix to assist teachers and grade level teams with the identification of academic and behavioral needs and subsequent selection of appropriate research based interventions, strategies, and materials.

- Monitor and provide feedback to ensure MTSS procedures e.g. data-based decision making, progress monitoring and problem identification are followed consistently, pervasively, and with fidelity.

- Meet regularly with grade level teams to review student progress, provide support, and ensure meeting minutes and progress monitoring data is current in ASPEN and Performance Matters

-Collaborate with administration to ensure that training and instructional materials are provided to teachers

• Instructed 4th and 2nd graders, along with Early Intervention Program students across grades K-5.
• Team leader for both 4th and 2nd grade, as well as leading the EIP team
• Oversaw RTI program, concurrently fulfilling EIP teacher role.
• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
• Implemented effective procedures to maintain classroom discipline.
• Leveraged online resources to facilitate better instructional delivery.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Fostered constructive relationships with parents, enhancing communication on student progress.

• Taught 4th grade in an urban school district
• Served as the grade level team lead
• Designed individualized lesson plans in accordance with state standards.
• Worked with Special Education staff and School Social Worker to meet student needs and ensure Individual Education Programs compliance.
• Ensured consistent communication of student performance to parents and school administration.
• Led Parent Ambassador Committee.
• Directed academic tutoring support program targeting grade 3-5 students struggling with mathematics.

• Adhered to regular classroom teacher's lesson plans to maintain continuity for students in his/her absence
• Communicated student behavior and task progress to the regular teacher as specified in the lesson plan following substitute teaching assignments.
• Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
• Tailored teaching techniques to suit different student needs.