Megan Scott

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: megan.scott@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: megan.scott.speded

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience fostering inclusive learning environments for secondary school students with diverse special educational needs. Proven ability to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that resulted in an average 20% improvement in academic performance for students under my guidance.

Adept at collaborating with parents, multidisciplinary teams, and support staff to ensure comprehensive student support and successful transitions to post-secondary pathways or vocational training.

Experience

Special Education Teacher, Northview Heights Secondary School -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – present

• Managed caseloads of 15-20 students with various learning exceptionalities, including ASD, ADHD, and learning disabilities, developing and monitoring 100% of IEPs.

• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies across English, Math, and Science curricula, leading to a 15% increase in student engagement and participation in mainstream classes.

• Facilitated weekly resource room sessions, providing targeted academic support and skill-building in areas such as executive functioning and self-advocacy.

• Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum and assessment tools, ensuring accessibility for all students and promoting an inclusive classroom culture.

Junior Special Education Teacher, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2017 – June 2019

• Assisted lead special education teachers in co-teaching and resource room support for students in Grades 9-12.

• Contributed to the development and review of over 50 IEPs, ensuring alignment with student needs and provincial guidelines.

• Provided one-on-one and small group instruction, targeting literacy and numeracy skills for students requiring additional support.

• Participated in parent-teacher interviews and school-based support team meetings, offering insights into student progress and recommending intervention strategies.

Education

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, MT in Master of Teaching (Special Education Focus) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – June 2017

York University, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2011 – June 2015

Skills

Special Education Methodologies: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Differentiated Instruction, Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)

Assessment & Evaluation: Diagnostic Assessment, Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, Progress Monitoring, Standardized Testing Administration

Student Support & Advocacy: Student Advocacy, Parent Communication, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Transition Planning, Assistive Technology

Classroom Management: Behaviour Management, Conflict Resolution, Inclusive Classroom Design, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Adaptation

Technology: Google Classroom, Microsoft Office Suite, Education Management Systems (e.g., Powerschool), Communication Devices