Megan Woolcott
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Passionate educator with exceptional skills in classroom management and individualized instruction. Committed to enhancing student engagement through the use of evidence-based pratices, effective communication and collaborative practices, driving measurable improvements in learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ASD Special Education Teacher
Northwest Education Services
Traverse City, MI
12.2019 - Current
- Developed IEPs aligning with individualized student needs and state standards.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques, district and building policies, IEP development, and data collection.
- Evaluated student benchmarking assessments to identify learning gaps and to adjust instructional approaches in an effective manner.
- fostered a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and student-centered support for diverse learners.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust learning strategies accordingly.
Administrative Assistant
Northwest Education Services
Traverse City, MI
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Created building newsletter for parent communication
- Assisted teachers and building staff with parent communication regarding absences, illness, and days off school.
- Collected daily lunch counts and monitored student cafeteria accounts
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to district privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Supported building staff including administrators, itinerants, teachers, teaching assistants, and custodians.
- Managed IEP scheduling and building calendar for administrator and building staff.
- Monitored and submitted employee time cards to payroll, as well as extra duty form.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts And Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- IEPs
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Visual supports
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Assistive technology
- Data management
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
ASD Special Education Teacher
Northwest Education Services
12.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Northwest Education Services
10.2016 - 12.2019
Masters of Education - Special Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts And Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University