Megan Wehrly
Lynnwood
Summary
Knowledgeable eductor with strong background in providing targeted academic support. Successfully implemented individualized learning strategies to enhance student progress and engagement. Demonstrated ability in fostering inclusive learning environments and effective communication with students and staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
Brighton School
08.2023 - Current
- Support a diverse group of students with varying learning needs through tailored instructional strategies.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), increasing student engagement by 30%.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to remove learning barriers, leading to a 25% increase in classroom performance.
- Conduct staff workshops on inclusive teaching practices, fostering a school-wide culture of support and equity.
Classroom Teacher (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 4th, 5th Grades)
Brighton School
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Taught multiple grade levels, building a deep understanding of developmental stages and instructional differentiation.
- Delivered remote instruction during 1.5 school years, maintaining academic continuity and student engagement.
- Designed lesson plans accommodating diverse learning styles, significantly improving classroom participation and comprehension.
- Implemented a behavior management system that decreased disruptions by 30%, fostering a focused classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects to promote critical thinking and cross-subject integration.
- Led school-wide events to build community involvement and boost parental engagement.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Wickler Behavior
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), focusing on communication, social, and life skills.
- Collected and recorded data on client behaviors and skill acquisition in alignment with treatment goals.
- Collaborated with families to support carryover of therapeutic practices in the home environment.
- Adapted strategies in real-time to support client progress, contributing to measurable improvements in targeted behaviors.
Kindergarten Teacher
Spruce Elementary
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered developmentally appropriate instruction across all subjects.
- Provided interventions for students needing additional academic or social-emotional support.
- Collaborated with families and support teams for student success.
- Trained in English Language Learner support and the role of guided play.
- Fostered a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
- Delivered cross-curricular instruction with an emphasis on integrating art.
Special Education Support Teacher (Pre-K – 4th)
Cedar Crest Academy
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed individualized learning plans and small group instruction.
- Supported IEP goals and led collaborative team meetings.
- Substituted in K–2 classrooms when needed.
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education, Major in Special Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WASkills
- Digital teaching experience, including remote instruction via Zoom
- Skilled in SMART Boards, visual projectors, and various classroom technologies
- RTI training in math, reading, and writing
- Participation in IEPs and team meetings
- Social and emotional instruction strategies
- Direct Instruction experience in a wide variety of curriculums
- Competent in classroom evaluation methods
- Adaptive teaching strategies for varied needs
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
Certification
- Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate
- Endorsements: Elementary Education, Special Education
Timeline
Learning Support Teacher
Brighton School
08.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 4th, 5th Grades)
Brighton School
08.2017 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Wickler Behavior
03.2017 - 01.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Spruce Elementary
09.2015 - 06.2016
Special Education Support Teacher (Pre-K – 4th)
Cedar Crest Academy
09.2014 - 06.2015
B.S. - Elementary Education, Major in Special Education
Western Washington University
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