MEGAN SANDERS
Placentia,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Increases participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Assesses individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Creates and manages IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Teaches multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivates connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Develops Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Monitors student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Implements behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Develops and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant
GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - Current
- Provides intensive behavioral intervention designated for students who exhibit challenging behaviors such as physical aggression, verbal aggression, and self-injurious behaviors
- Follows Behavior Intervention Plans
- Works with educators and other paraprofessionals to provide input regarding student behavioral progress and development of behavioral and reinforcement strategies
- Documents student progress and behavioral data
- Utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies as directed
Behavioral Interventionist
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement
- Develop and maintain Behavior Intervention Plans
- De-escalate crisis situations through the use of PRO-ACT
- Train assistant teachers, teachers and other staff members in understanding and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans
Assistant Teacher Tier 2
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Train assistant teachers job duties, routines, and school wide expectations
- Perform feedback sessions with assistant teachers providing guidance throughout the school year
- Ensure classrooms across campus are staffed and supported during lunch breaks
- Attending team meetings to provide support and feedback
- Leads all staff trainings on job duties and updated or new protocols
Assistant Teacher
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Communicate verbally and nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence
Shift Supervisor
PANERA BREAD
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift
- Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food service
- Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education: Moderate To Severe Disabilities
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
PHOENIX, AZ10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ05-2021
Skills
Team player
Customer orientated
Adaptable
Problem Solver
Certification
- PRO-ACT Certification
- Collaborative Problem Solving Tier 1
- ServSafe Certified
Availability
Beginning January 12, 2025
Friday: 6pm-11pm
Saturday: 1pm-12pm
Sunday: 1pm-8pm
Dates off needed for the 2025 Calendar year:
February: 15 & 16, 21
March: 22
April: 4 & 5
June: 5-21
July: 26 & 27
Timeline
Education Specialist
Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Intensive Behavioral Intervention Assistant
GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY
04.2018 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher Tier 2
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY
01.2018 - 04.2018
Assistant Teacher
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY
09.2016 - 01.2018
Shift Supervisor
PANERA BREAD
10.2014 - 08.2016
Masters of Education - Special Education: Moderate To Severe Disabilities
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
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