Megan Spann
Pell City
Summary
Results-driven special education teacher recognized for strong conflict resolution and communication skills. Skilled in adapting curriculum and fostering family engagement to ensure student success in achieving IEP goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
AIDB Helen Keller School
Talladega
08.2012 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Created individualized education plans tailored to meet diverse student needs, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Partnered with families to align support services with students' educational goals, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Executed behavioral management strategies in classroom settings, promoting positive student behavior and engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials for accessibility and engagement.
- Trained and mentored new teaching staff on special education practices.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
Education
EDS Educational Leadership - Edcuational Leadership (Higher Degree)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2019
Master of Science - Collabrative Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12-2010
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral management
- Assistive technology
- Curriculum adaptation
- Special education strategies
- Educational collaboration
- Student progress monitoring
- Instructional planning
- Family engagement
- Professional development
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Head teacher support
- De-escalation techniques
- Individual education plans ieps
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- Sensory integration
- Small group instruction
- Disability assessment testing
- Excellent classroom management
- Student records management
- Lesson planning
- IEP implementation
- Behavior modifications
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Community resource referrals
- American sign language
- Autism spectrum
- Parent communications
- Personal hygiene support
- Instructional adaptation
- Emotional support
- Student counseling
- Classroom management
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Child development
- Assessment administration
- Data management
- Evidence-based assessment
- Positive role model
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Skills development
- Inclusion strategies
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Data collection
- Visual supports
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
AIDB Helen Keller School
08.2012 - Current
EDS Educational Leadership - Edcuational Leadership (Higher Degree)
Liberty University
Master of Science - Collabrative Education
Jacksonville State University