Megan Davolos

• Ensure appropriate service delivery to students with special education needs
• Provide guidance, support, and direction to school staff and administrator on policies and procedures as they relate to special education services
• Promoted parent involvement through regular communication about student progress, including face-to-face conferences, phone calls, emails, and progress updates
• Assisted building teachers with implementing evidence-based instructional approaches to support diverse learners with varying abilities and needs.
• Improved communication between school staff and families by serving as a liaison for special education matters.
• Facilitated professional development workshops for colleagues on best practices in special education techniques and strategies.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure appropriate accommodations for students.
• Worked with Psychologists to evaluate students using formal assessments and informal observations to determine eligibility for special education services or modifications needed in existing plans.
• Coordinated team meetings to review student progress, discuss concerns, and develop appropriate interventions.
• Supported successful transitions from elementary school to middle school, and middle school to high school by collaborating with receiving schools to ensure proper accommodations were in place prior to enrollment.
• Monitored student progress through ongoing data collection, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education and related fields.
• Managed caseloads efficiently, maintaining accurate records of student performance, grades, and IEP goals.
• Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
• Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
• Coached and observed teachers to improve teaching techniques.
• Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
• Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
• Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.

• Active participant in developing and implementing IEPs Facilitate IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and parent teacher conferences with classroom teachers and parents.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Developed and implemented individual education plans for students with Emotional Disturbance and Autism
• Fostered self-regulation skills among students through the implementation of calming strategies during challenging situations.
• Improved students'' social interactions through role-playing activities and group projects.
• Trained fellow educators in best practices for working with emotional/autistic students, enhancing overall support within the school.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive student support, including behavior therapists, mental health specialist, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and school psychologists.
• Partnered with parents to maintain open communication lines and provide resources for at-home support.
• Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff development workshops, sharing insights on autism and emotional support education with colleagues.
• Evaluated student performance objectively through ongoing assessments, tracking progress towards IEP goals.
• Implemented data-driven instruction to continuously monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies as needed.
• Designed creative lesson plans that accommodated diverse learning styles prevalent among autistic/emotional support learners.
• Facilitated IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and parent teacher conferences with classroom teachers and parents.
• Managed challenging behaviors effectively using proactive interventions, reducing disruptions in the learning environment.
• Empowered students through the teaching of coping mechanisms and self-advocacy strategies.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and development of classroom wide incentive plan.

●· Substitute Teaching position in special education grades K-2

● Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and

educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals

• Long-term substitute teacher for Special Education Reading, English, Math, Study Skills, Emotional Support, and Co-Teacher for History