Megan Scott
Fort Dodge
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience at Fort Dodge Community Schools, excelling in small group instruction and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through tailored lesson planning and effective classroom management. Strong communicator, fostering relationships with parents to boost student success and compliance with IEP requirements.
Professional educational support specialist with extensive experience enhancing student learning and development. Adept at collaborating with teachers and staff to create inclusive and supportive classroom environments. Proven ability to adapt to evolving educational needs and consistently achieve positive outcomes through teamwork and flexibility.
Experienced with supporting teachers and students in classroom settings to enhance educational outcomes. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to manage daily activities and ensure smooth classroom operations. Knowledge of developing individualized support strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Fort Dodge Community Schools
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Lead Teacher Schoolage, Lead Teacher Toddler
Community Early Childhood Center
04.2017 - 11.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
Cashier
Caseys's General Stores
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Manson NW Webster
Manson, IA05.2005
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional support
- Student engagement
- Health and safety
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom organization
- Teacher support
- Sensory integration strategies
- IEP compliance
- Social development and integration
- Social skills development
- Data collection
- Lesson planning
- Mathematics support
- Activity planning
- Visual supports
- Reporting requirements
- Documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Special education support
- Educational support
- Classroom monitoring
- Individualized education plan
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- CPR and first aid
- Student supervision
- Behavior management
- Disability awareness
- Relationship building
- Parent communication
- Small group and individual assistance
Timeline
Paraeducator
Fort Dodge Community Schools
07.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Teacher Schoolage, Lead Teacher Toddler
Community Early Childhood Center
04.2017 - 11.2023
Cashier
Caseys's General Stores
10.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Manson NW Webster
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