Megan Scarberry
Steele
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Pike County Board of Education, skilled in special needs support and relationship building. Successfully enhanced student engagement and classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment. Adept at implementing individualized strategies, promoting academic growth and self-confidence among diverse learners. Committed to creating inclusive educational experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pike County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pike County Board Of Education
09.2017 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
East Ridge High School
Lick Creek, KY05.2017
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Artistic expression
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Classroom organization
- Safety awareness
- Lesson planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compliance
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Discipline
- Lecturing and teaching
- Reporting and documenting
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Staff collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Organization and planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Classroom and activity supervision
- Relationship building
- Teaching life skills
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
Certification
An IT Essentials Certificate for technological literacy from Cisco Networking Academy, building and upgrading computers and other technology devices.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pike County Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pike County Board Of Education
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
East Ridge High School
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