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Meghan Ragusa

Milford,Connecticut

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Special Education teacher with 19 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning, emotional, and developmental needs. Creates and maintains a warm and engaging environment that supports student growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

New Canaan Public Schools
New Canaan, CT 06840, Connecticut
08.2006 - Current
  • Develop and Implement Individualized Education Plans
  • Create and Implement Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Differentiated instruction in integrated preschool classroom to meet diverse student needs
  • Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student growth
  • Ongoing data collection and progress monitoring
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers and related service providers
  • Collaborated and communicated with parents to support student development and progress
  • Utilized assistive technology in classroom to enhance student learning and engagement
  • Implement curriculum based on the CT Early Learning and Development Standards
  • Implement additional curriculums including Heggerty and RULER

Instructional Assistant

Cooperative Educational Services
Trumbull, Connecticut
08.2005 - 07.2006
  • Coordinated and prepared engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning
  • Worked with students individually and in small groups
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to create a supportive learning environment
  • Monitored student progress and communicated actionable feedback to teacher for targeted support
  • Supported classroom teacher in instruction and classroom management

Education

Sixth Year Degree - Consultation and Collaboration

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08-2011

Master of Science - Special Education/Early Childhood

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
01-2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2003

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Behavior Analysis

Penn State Online Courses
Online

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Special ed compliance
  • Behavior intervention
  • Progress monitoring
  • Classroom differentiation
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Assistive technology
  • Data collection

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

New Canaan Public Schools
08.2006 - Current

Instructional Assistant

Cooperative Educational Services
08.2005 - 07.2006

Sixth Year Degree - Consultation and Collaboration

Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Science - Special Education/Early Childhood

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

East Carolina University

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Behavior Analysis

Penn State Online Courses
Meghan Ragusa