Meghan A. Wishart
Orlando
Summary
A passionate and goal-driven educator with dual certification in Florida and New York, bringing over a decade of experience in cultivating a highly structured, inclusive classroom that ignites a lifelong love of learning. Known for promoting student creativity and curiosity through engaging, hands-on lessons and activities tailored to diverse learning styles. Proven ability to lead and foster a collaborative classroom team that prioritize academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth with fidelity. Detail-oriented and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where all students thrive in their unique abilities. Dynamic and results-oriented teacher with a strong background in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and student-centered learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Specialist
OCPS
Orlando, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on effective behavioral management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust strategies.
- Monitored student behaviors, documenting incidents and progress to inform future interventions.
Middle School ESE Teacher
Independence Academy
Tampa, FL
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Differentiate curriculum and instructional strategies to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse student needs.
- Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each student based on their goals according to their IEP.
- Caseload management with multiple IEPs, documentation, progress monitoring and various schedules as well as maintain compliance with state and federally mandated standards.
- Collaborate with all teachers, therapists and administration to support and maintain student progress.
Elementary Teacher (3-5)
William B. Tecler Elementary
Amsterdam, NY
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervise and mentored various student teachers, new staff and paraprofessionals in all areas of academic and behavioral techniques.
- Led professional development sessions for staff on behavior management strategies and inclusive practices.
- Utilized behavioral techniques, achieving a 40% improvement in student emotional regulation and reducing incidents of extreme behaviors by 50% while implementing a school wide point and level system to ensure positive student behavior and safety.
- Align IEP goals with progress monitoring tools to ensure cohesive, data-driven instruction and compliance with educational mandates.
- Developed and implemented IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, and ICMPs to support students with academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring compliance with IDEA and district policies.
Early Elementary Teacher (K-2)
Oak Hill School
Scotia, NY
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Manage a variety of extreme and difficult behaviors inside and outside of the classroom all while developing, implementing and monitoring IEPs and FBA/BIP and ICMPs that are designed to promote educational and social-emotional development for students with learning and behavioral disabilities.
- Build, maintain and establish relationships with families to create a holistic, supportive environment between home and school.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Implemented effective instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
High School Special Education Teacher (9-12)
St. Colman’s School
Watervliet, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed and facilitated social skills instruction through structured activities, modeling, and peer interaction to promote communication, empathy, and self-regulation.
- Organized community-based outings to teach high school students essential life skills such as budgeting, transportation use, and social communication in real-world settings.
- Developed and implemented IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, and ICMPs to support students with academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring compliance with IDEA and district policies.
- Collaborated with families and support staff to reinforce life skills and promote independence beyond the classroom.
Elementary Resource Teacher
Brown School
Schenectady, NY
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate support strategies into classroom instruction.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on assessment data.
- Established communication channels between parents, educators, and support services.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
University at Albany
Albany, NY01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood, Childhood & Students with Disabilities
The College of St. Rose
12-2011
Skills
- Student Teacher & New Teacher mentor
- District trainer in Crisis Intervention services
- CPR & First Aid certified
- District and private tutor
- MS & HS Track & Field Head Coach
- AIM services community habilitation facilitator
Certification
- Florida ESE K-12
- Florida - Preschool
- Florida-Elementary Ed (1-6 )
- Florida Reading Endorsement
- NYS Early Childhood Ed. (B-2)
- NYS Childhood Education (1-6)
- NYS Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- NYS Literacy (Birth -6th grade)
Timeline
Behavioral Specialist
OCPS
02.2026 - Current
Middle School ESE Teacher
Independence Academy
08.2025 - 01.2026
Elementary Teacher (3-5)
William B. Tecler Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2025
Early Elementary Teacher (K-2)
Oak Hill School
01.2017 - 01.2021
High School Special Education Teacher (9-12)
St. Colman’s School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Elementary Resource Teacher
Brown School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Literacy
University at Albany
Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood, Childhood & Students with Disabilities
The College of St. Rose