Meghan Wright
Aurora,ON
Summary
Dedicated RECE with experience in Indigenous Education, Special Education, and community resources. Skilled in assessing the needs of families and students, providing targeted support. Demonstrates adaptability in both individual and collaborative settings, utilizing extensive experience to meet diverse community needs.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DEVELOPMENTAL RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Metis nation of Ontario
Barrie, Ontario
06.2026 - Current
- Support a high case load of files with resource allocation to support developmental needs for children age 0-12
- Analyze documentation including funding applications, developmental plans, IEPs and agency reports to make recommendations for support based on findings
- Communicate with families, providers, and additional stakeholders
- Document and case note communications
EDUCATION SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Metis Nation of Ontario
07.2023 - 06.2026
- Advocate on behalf of Métis families in order to ensure access to the appropriate services for children and youth so they may reach their full potential
- Assist Métis families with navigating the Kindergarten to Grade 12 school board system within the service area
- Promoted and networked newly established services within service area to increase awareness and engagement
- Engage with local tutors and other community resources to provide supports as needed
- Engaged with local tutors and community resources to provide support.
- Visited communities to conduct presentations and attend meetings.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER
St Laurent Academy
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Led team efforts in transitioning children into school settings, implementing behavior intervention strategies and redirection techniques to support individual needs.
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans.
- Utilize specialized instructional techniques such as peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and differentiated instruction.
- Identify needs through behavior analysis and adjust routines or schedules accordingly through the development of behaviour plans.
- Identified needs through behavior analysis and adjusted routines or schedules by developing behavior plans.
- Senior member of team, largely responsible for the successful transition of children into school settings and frequently utilized for behavior intervention and redirection
- Facilitated access to community supports, including Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), and mental health services to enhance student well-being.
- Documented student progress and behavioral changes, tracking emotional developments and medication usage for ongoing assessment and support.
- Coordinated with families and community agencies to deliver additional resources or support services for individuals with disabilities.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
TMU (Formerly Ryerson University) Camps
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Facilitated workshops for staff on gender and race inequities, emphasizing needs of LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous communities.
- Research and design equitable educational and physical activity programs.
- Researched and designed inclusive educational and physical activity programs tailored to diverse community needs.
- Delivered individualized support to children with special needs and behavioral challenges, adapting approaches for introverted and extroverted personalities.
7th Grade Homeroom Teacher
St Laurent Academy
Ottawa, Canada
- Managed classroom and coordinated daily activities for 7th grade students.
- Supported students during day and overnight trips, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Provided daily updates on Google Classroom.
- Wrote report cards and participated in parent-teacher meetings.
Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON 09.2019 - 06.2021
B.A - Political Science, Honours, Minor in Family and Child Studies, Certificate in Public Policy
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON 09.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
- Document Analysis
- Report writing
- Presentation preparation
- Google Products
- Word Products
- Excel Products
- Small group leadership
- Individual Education Plans
- Behaviour plans
- Ontario educational policy
Professional Development
- Trauma informed care, 02/01/24
- Verbal Intervention Training, 02/01/24
- Sexual Abuse Prevention, 2023
- Standard First Aid, CPR C
- Valid police check and vulnerable sector check
- Equity and Diversity Training, 2020
- Ontario Class G driver's license
- Workplace safety and awareness training, 2023
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act certificate, 2023
- Barton Reading and Spelling Training, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Google Read and Write Training, 2022
- Lexia core 5, 2022
Timeline
DEVELOPMENTAL RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Metis nation of Ontario
06.2026 - Current
EDUCATION SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Metis Nation of Ontario
07.2023 - 06.2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER
St Laurent Academy
09.2021 - 06.2023
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA -
George Brown College
09.2019 - 06.2021
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
TMU (Formerly Ryerson University) Camps
01.2019 - 01.2021
B.A - Political Science, Honours, Minor in Family and Child Studies, Certificate in Public Policy
University of Guelph
09.2015 - 06.2019
7th Grade Homeroom Teacher
St Laurent Academy