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Meghan Lescinskas

Valley Stream

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized lesson plans that promote academic growth and social development. Adept at building positive relationships with students, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and maintaining a nurturing classroom atmosphere. Prides oneself for patience, empathy, and a solutions-oriented approach to meeting the diverse learning challenges of each student.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and fellow staff members, contributing to a supportive school community.

Student Teaching

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.



Caregiver

Private Home
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods and active playtime.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported child in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Practicum

Cambria Heights Elementary School
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
  • Contributed to positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs, promoting equity and inclusion.
  • Reduced behavioral issues by creating and enforcing classroom management strategies tailored to the unique needs of special education students.

Admin/Lead Coordinator

The DeVito Team of Keller Williams Realty
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Managed marketing campaigns to cultivate brand awareness and drive website traffic.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.

Intern

Bivona Child Advocacy Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Put together and distributed press kits and other materials.
  • Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning from start to finish.
  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.

Intern

The Four Seasons
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
  • Upheld office schedule and calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.
  • Interacted with clients by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Restocked office supplies and retrieved files for staff.
  • Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
  • Assisted marketing coordinators and graphic designers with website copywriting and proofing.
  • Greeted and directed guests at private events and explained seating arrangements to keep tables organized.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Liberty University
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Media Management

St. John Fisher College
05.2020

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Behavior management
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Effective teamwork capabilities

Certification


  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • DASA Certification
  • NYS School Violence Prevention and Intervention Certificate
  • NYS Needs of Students with Autism Certificate
  • NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training

Timeline

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School
12.2024 - Current

Student Teaching

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Practicum

Cambria Heights Elementary School
03.2024 - 04.2024

Caregiver

Private Home
02.2022 - 08.2024

Admin/Lead Coordinator

The DeVito Team of Keller Williams Realty
10.2020 - 12.2021

Intern

Bivona Child Advocacy Center
01.2020 - 05.2020

Intern

The Four Seasons
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Media Management

St. John Fisher College

Master of Arts - Special Education

Liberty University

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