Megan Fortayon
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Dedicated educational specialist with a proven track record of designing personalized educational programs tailored to meet the unique needs of students. Skilled in effectively supporting students with learning disabilities and implementing innovative teaching methods, including the integration of technology, to foster engaging and inclusive learning environments. Specializing in secondary and transition level students, committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential through quality education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dougherty Valley High School
08.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for a caseload of 16 students
- Taught accessible curriculum to students in the areas of math, science, history, and English
- Developed curriculum to fit the needs and requirements for high school graduation.
Interim Athletic Director
Dougherty Valley High School
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the Dougherty Valley High School Athletic programs
- Coordinated and executed interscholastic athletic events
- Collaborated with other high school athletic directors to provide the best athletic experience.
Extend School Year Administrator
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provide consultation, materials, and resource information to parents and staff
- Coordinated special education services with individual teachers and campus staff
- Collaborated with the many departments to ensure IEPs were being appropriately implemented.
Paraeducator
San Ramon Valley High School
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, employing adaptive teaching methods and assistive technologies
- Assisted students with feeding, lifting, carrying, and other needs to help them develop independent living skills
- Built relationships with staff, students, and parents to support student development.
Education
Mild/ Moderate Educational Specialist Credential -
Brandman University
Walnut Creek, CA01.2011
Bachelor of Art in Political Science -
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA01.2007
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Enjoys collaborating
- Excellent Communication skills
- Trained in CPI
- Strong writing skills
- Creative
- Supportive
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem-solver
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Job readiness training
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute, 2024
Involvement
- Curriculum Leader — Special Education leader for department Dougherty Valley High School August 2024 - Present
- Special Education New Teacher Cohort San Ramon Valley Unified School District August 2024 - Present
- Curriculum and Instruction Special Education Representative — Secondary Special Day Class Representative San Ramon Valley Unified School District August 2020 - Present
- WASC Group Leader— Dougherty Valley WASC Team Lead Dougherty Valley High School August 2022 - June 2023
- Learning Management System Committee— Secondary Special Day Class Representative San Ramon Valley Unified School District August 2021 - June 2022
Timeline
Extend School Year Administrator
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
01.2024 - 04.2024
Interim Athletic Director
Dougherty Valley High School
07.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Dougherty Valley High School
08.2011 - Current
Paraeducator
San Ramon Valley High School
08.2007 - 08.2011
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute, 2024
Mild/ Moderate Educational Specialist Credential -
Brandman University
Bachelor of Art in Political Science -
Gonzaga University
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