Megan Conway
Colfax,LA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with three years of experience supporting students in both special education settings. Experienced in implementing IEP goals, assisting with IEP development and writing, conducting benchmark assessments, and tracking student progress. Skilled in lesson planning, visual schedules, curriculum support, grading assignments, classroom management, and behavior management. Strong ability to provide individualized support based on each student’s academic, behavioral, and developmental need. Builds positive and trusting relationships with students, parents, teachers, and school staff. Patient, dependable, organized, and committed to helping students reach their academic and personal goals in a safe and supportive learning environment. Results-oriented achiever with a proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Grant Parish School Board
Colfax, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with special education staff to adapt instructional materials for accessibility.
- Monitored student progress and documented behavioral observations to inform instructional adjustments.
- Supported classroom management through positive reinforcement and behavior modification strategies.
- Established trusting relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in the absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student's growth and progress.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Contributed to successful transitions between grade levels by collaborating closely with incoming teachers about each student''s specific strengths, challenges, and support requirements.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Sevice
Pollock, LA
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Delivered mail and packages efficiently to rural addresses, ensuring timely service.
- Navigated complex routes utilizing GPS technology for optimal delivery performance.
- Maintained accurate records of delivered items and customer interactions.
- Conducted regular inspections of the delivery vehicle to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in training new carriers on route management and operational procedures.
- Established strong relationships with customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures for sorting, loading, and delivering mail in a rural setting.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in mail sorting and delivery by consistently double-checking addresses and package labels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grant High School
Dry Prong, LA05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2029
No Degree - Nursing/ Elementary Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA08-2014
CNA - Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical College
Alexandria05-2010
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teaching support
- Behavior techniques
- Instructional support
- Classroom management
- Progress monitoring
- Customized instruction
- Teacher collaboration
- Learning disabilities support
- Autism support
- Special ed curriculum
- Literacy intervention
- Mathematics intervention
- Data collection
- Visual schedules
- Nutritional support
- Parent engagement
- Activity management
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Transition planning
- Sensory integration
- Behavior reinforcement
- Emotional regulation
- Student advocacy
- Small group support
- Health and safety protocols
- Assistive technology
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Seizure management
- Nonverbal communication
- Verbal communication
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Student engagement
- Social skills
- Learning environment management
- Behavioral support techniques
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Parental interaction
- Sensory processing support
- Behavior techniques
- Student engagement
- Applied behavior analysis
- Special ed curriculum
- Written communication
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Parapro Assessment Score :475
Training in the Following :
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- Cardiac Arrest
- Dating Violence
- Emergency Response
- Ethics
- Mandatory Reporter
- Seizure
- MCKinney-Vento
- Mental Health
- Sexual Harassment
- Title IX
- Medication Administration Training
- GI-tube feeding pump
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Grant Parish School Board
06.2023 - Current
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Sevice
01.2015 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Grant High School
No Degree - Nursing/ Elementary Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
CNA - Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical College