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Meghan Czarobski

Lake Dallas

Summary

Certified Teacher in EC-12 Special Education and Autism Specialist with a focus on supporting individuals with special needs. Possesses over 14 years of experience working with children with medical, developmental, and behavioral needs. Educational background in psychology with over 8 years of experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA) in therapeutic settings. Currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis and gaining supervision hours for national certification. Actively involved with local non-profits supporting the special needs community and providing parent support. Conducts staff and parent training on evidence-based practices of applied behavior analysis and dual diagnosis (IDD/Autism and Mental Health). Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and effective management skills with a strong focus on goal-setting. Exceptional leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Empathetic and accommodating in designing and implementing hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher: Life Skills & Autism Specialist

LAKE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2021.08 - Current
  • Currently hold two positions in the district as a special education teacher and an Autism Specialist supporting the district as a coach to other special education teachers and students with autism spectrum disorder
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to increase positive results in individualized education plans.
  • Provide direct support for teachers in the implementation of IEP goals by modeling and coaching of evidence-based interventions for instruction including the framework for Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
  • Implement evidence-based strategies across school settings to address the academic, social, or behavioral needs of the students.
  • Provides training and support to campus staff on the use of data collection and analysis of data to evaluate student progress.
  • Assist teachers in designing instruction to meet individual needs based on data analysis.
  • Encourage the use of a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of students.
  • Provides district-approved curriculum training and instructs teachers on how to implement the curriculum with fidelity.
  • Gather data and other required information for progress monitoring and update IEP goals.
  • Design instruction to meet individual needs based on data analysis.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each assigned student through multi-sensory differentiated instruction.
  • Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Implement positive behavior supports to manage the behavior of students while creating learning environments that are happy, relaxed, and engaging to promote successful learning and appropriate emotional and social development


Special Education Teacher: Behavior Intervention Classroom

LAKE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2022.01 - 2023.01
  • Implements behavior/classroom management and de-escalation strategies for students with emotional disabilities
  • Create and implement IEP GOALS, update IEP progress reports and prepare ARD IEP documentation for assigned caseload
  • Provide behavioral and instructional support to special education students through the RESET (Restorative Environment for Social Emotional Teaching) classroom and collaborate with their general education teachers.

Substitute teacher/Administrative Assistant Substitute

LAKE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2021.01 - 2022.01
  • Provided support to teachers when needed, implemented lesson plans, managed classroom behavior and worked on daily assignments as provided
  • Worked with multiple disciplines, elementary and high school grade levels within different settings such as alternative learning environment (ALE), special education (SPED) and general education.

Administrative Support

ACHIEVEMENT, BALANCE, COMMUNITY (ABC) PEDIATRICS
2015.11 - 2020.09
  • Provided administrative support to the director of the pediatric therapy clinic
  • Assisted director on needed tasks for nearly 5 years
  • Provided various marketing services in the Denton County area
  • Created curriculum and instruction special needs cooking class for summer camp at autism therapy clinic.

Administrative Support/ Family Services

MUSTARD SEEDS THERAPY
2015.07 - 2015.09
  • Provided administrative support to therapy staff and executive team
  • Held position of main point of contact for all prospective and current clients
  • Managed and processed billing records and treatment plans for all clients
  • Successfully recruited and enrolled new clients, conducted parent interviews, tours and assisted in assessments.

Center Manager/Therapy Lead

MUSTARD SEEDS THERAPY
2013.09 - 2015.07
  • Supervised staff of 15+ employees and managed all daily operations of the pediatric therapy center
  • Provided coaching and leadership to staff during high turn over periods
  • Created on-the-job training programs for management staff with a focus on retaining existing talent and reducing employee turnover
  • Lead ABA therapy staff in 1:1 Direct Trial Training sessions, updated data and implemented treatment based on clients treatment plans designed by their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Education

Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Dallas, Texas
09.2025

Graduate Course Work in Forensic Psychology -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
01.2019

Graduate Course Work in Special Education -

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
01.2015

B.S. Psychology -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
01.2011

A.A Interior Design -

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2008

Skills

  • Behavior Modifications
  • Parent Communication
  • Skills Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Individual Education Plans
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Trained in CPI
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge

Accomplishments

Winter 2023 Co-Serve Teacher of the Month

Trained by Texas Tech for Project TEDD: Training Educators in Dual Diagnosis

Member of the Cooks Children's Neuro Family Advisory Council

Timeline

Special Education Teacher: Behavior Intervention Classroom

LAKE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2022.01 - 2023.01

Special Education Teacher: Life Skills & Autism Specialist

LAKE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2021.08 - Current

Substitute teacher/Administrative Assistant Substitute

LAKE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2021.01 - 2022.01

Administrative Support

ACHIEVEMENT, BALANCE, COMMUNITY (ABC) PEDIATRICS
2015.11 - 2020.09

Administrative Support/ Family Services

MUSTARD SEEDS THERAPY
2015.07 - 2015.09

Center Manager/Therapy Lead

MUSTARD SEEDS THERAPY
2013.09 - 2015.07

Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY

Graduate Course Work in Forensic Psychology -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Graduate Course Work in Special Education -

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

B.S. Psychology -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

A.A Interior Design -

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Meghan Czarobski