Megan Pattyn
808 Blue Ridge Road Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
An organized professional with ten years of teaching experience in special education, delivering instruction, experience writing IEP's, and meeting the needs of students. Adept on using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and growth. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Committed to providing students with appropriate accommodations to help them be successful. Skilled at communicating and working together to deliver instruction and meet the needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
River Valley School District
Saltsburg , PA
08.2013 - Current
- Ten years of experience in special education.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Experience co-teaching with grade level teachers.
- Experience writing and implementing IEP's.
- Delivered instruction using phonics and math interventions in small group settings.
- Experience using the following intervention programs: Do the Math, Phonics for Reading, Connections: OG in 3D.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and accommodations.
- Created and adapted lesson plans to meet my students needs
- Effective administration of PSSA Assessments
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2008
Skills
- Providing appropriate and engaging math and phonics interventions
- Interventions used: Do The Math, Phonics for
Reading, Connections: OG in 3D - Using multi-sensory teaching methods
- Strong collaborator
- Effective time management skills
- Communication with parents
- Skilled at writing and implementing IEP's
- Effective at meeting the needs of students
- Effective administration of PSSA Assessments
- Incorporating technology
Certification
Instructional II. Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education N-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
River Valley School District
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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