Megan Woodford
Berwick,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 12 years in education, focused on behavioral intervention and differentiated instruction. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create supportive environments that foster student growth and engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Support Teacher
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized supports for students with complex learning, medical, behavioral, language, and regulatory needs, enhancing their educational experience
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, EAs, therapists, and medical professionals to create inclusive programming and develop consistent behavior plans, fostering a supportive learning environment
- Modeled trauma-informed and regulation-based practices within classrooms
- Completed level B assessments and data tracking to inform intervention planning frameworks, ensuring targeted support for student needs
- Used funding model to place, schedule and support EAs, including payroll and coverage.
Elementary Teacher
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
08.2014 - 08.2024
- Provided literacy and numeracy intervention that established a model for district-wide practices and facilitated professional development for colleagues.
- Developed engaging, differentiated lessons while monitoring progress and implementing interventions for students in grades 1-6.
- Created an inclusive, supportive learning environment where students enjoyed the hands-on atmosphere and utilization of supports available
- Utilized various assessments to evaluate student understanding and inform instructional adjustments, guiding instruction and adapting strategies for academic and social-emotional growth.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to staff on accommodations, differentiated instruction, and behavior support strategies, including many students.
Elementary School Teacher
Pasican Academy
Shanghai, China
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Designed and delivered engaging, differentiated lessons for students learning English as an additional language (EAL), improving language acquisition and student engagement.
- Provided professional development and mentorship for English teachers, enhancing instructional strategies and fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Coordinated with multiple schools internationally to ensure consistent teaching practices and collaborative learning experiences, promoting educational continuity across schools.
- Shanghai, China
Education
Master of Education - Leadership in Learning, Inclusive Education
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown07-2018
Bachelor of Education - Elementary
Acadia University of Nova Scotia
Wolfville05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology (Minor)
Acadia University of Nova Scotia
Wolfville05-2011
Skills
- Individualized support
- Behavioral intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Tracking
- Inclusive programming
- Mentorship
- Conflict resolution
- Special education expertise
Volunteer Opportunities And Causes
- Voting Member & Advocate of the Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
- Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights of Local 48 Sector, Committee Member
- APPLE Schools, School Wellness Representative
- CIBC Run for the Cure, Fundraiser and Participant
Committees
Active Committee Member of The Alberta Teachers' Association Specialist Council for Inclusive Education
Key Professional Development
- Inclusive & Behavioral Practice, Autism Functional Tasks and Program Training (Proloquo2Go, Clicker, Milestones, Google Read Write) What is Inclusion? (Shelley Moore), Mental Health & Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- Literacy & Numeracy intervention training; Science of Reading training, Fountas & Pinnell (Edition 3), UFLI, Numeracy Nets, Mathology
- Leadership & Systems; Healthy Interactions for Admin, Google Level 1 & 2, Project-Based & Flipped Classroom Design, Assessment & Research (Master's level), Attended The College of Alberta School Superintendents First Nations, Metis and Inuit Conference, Project-Based and Flipped Classroom Design (week-long course) at St. Xavier University, Assessment, Behavioral, and Research courses within my Master's program, Indigenous Canada Course, Attended Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Conference, Building Competency in Indigenous Pedagogy, and The Leader in Me Training.
Timeline
Classroom Support Teacher
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
08.2014 - 08.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Pasican Academy
02.2014 - 06.2014
Master of Education - Leadership in Learning, Inclusive Education
University of Prince Edward Island
Bachelor of Education - Elementary
Acadia University of Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology (Minor)
Acadia University of Nova Scotia