Megan Knox
Glenside
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven success in developing individualized education plans and fostering positive learning environments. Expertise in relationship building, differentiated instruction, and collaboration to enhance student outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Emotional Support Teacher
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
Norristown, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students to enhance academics and social and emotional learning.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in committees dedicated to improving overall student wellbeing and mental health services.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated group lessons focusing on coping strategies, executive functioning, and interpersonal skills development.
- Collaborated with other teachers and specialists to develop effective support strategies for students with diverse needs.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize success.
Learning Support Teacher
Jenkintown School District
Jenkintown, PA
08.2002 - 08.2023
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and observations.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance comprehension skills.
- Mentored teaching staff on inclusive practices and support techniques.
- Advocated for student resources, ensuring access to necessary support services.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Organized extracurricular activities and clubs related to subject matter, enriching the overall educational experience for students outside of regular class hours.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a member of the school''s intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers in effective teaching practices, contributing to a strong professional community within the school.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA08-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-1998
Skills
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Small group instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Skills development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Emotional Support Teacher
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
08.2023 - Current
Learning Support Teacher
Jenkintown School District
08.2002 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Special Education
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania