Meagan Johnson21 E. Peiffer Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439

M.Johnson14@comcast.net(630) 546-8768

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position in the field of special education utilizing skills in positive behavior management and cooperative learning strategies, educating students in life skills, and establishing a cooperative and productive relationship with colleagues and parents.

EDUCATION:

Benedictine University, Lisle ILAugust 2010 – May 2014Bachelor of Arts in Special EducationLearning Behavior Specialist IG.P.A.: 3.62/4.0 (Cum Laude)Dean’s List 5 semesters (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Special Education TeacherMetea Valley High School: Aurora, ILAugust 2015 – June 2016

Contracted teacher. Sophomore and Junior Case Manager, managed 16 students on my caseload. Taught one Executive Functioning Study Skills class. Support teacher in sophomore English and Science classroom. Conducted Annual Review and re-evaluation IEP Meetings. Created Individualized Education Plans for incoming students on my caseload which

included modifications/accommodations, goals and transition plans. Analyzed data in order to create, modify, and updated student goals. Monitor students’ grades and sent home grade reports. Developed and modified adapted curriculum assessments final exams, chapter quizzes both

multiple choice and short answer. Communicated with school Social Worker and Counselor on a regular basis. Worked with the Behavior Intervention Team to create Functional Behavior Analysis and

Behavior Support Plans. Administered assessment, quizzes and final exams. Proctored PARCC test. Proctored practice ACT. Worked with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning. Taught lessons on Executive Functioning skills - problem solving, time management, on-

task behaviors, goal setting, self-advocacy and self-concept. Taught and assisted with science content, Physics one semester and Chemistry the other

semester.

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Taught analysis and comprehension of Catcher in the Rye, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Great Gatsby and Short Stories from Ernest Hemmingway.

Conducted grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and analysis lessons for various pieces of literature.

Graded assessment and writing assignments, 1-5 paragraph essays. Created individual plans and timelines for students to get back on track with academic work

because of sickness or extended leave of absence. Integrate interactive technology in the classroom. Communicate with parents regularly. Presented to parents at curriculum night. Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences both Fall and Spring. Participated in 8th grade parent-student night. Collaborated with Professional Learning Committee teams, both Sophomore English and

Sophomore Special Education Team. Attended various after school professional development seminars as well as Institute day.

Special Education TeacherNeuqua Valley High School: Naperville, ILAugust 2014 – June 2015

Long term substitute (August 2014 – February 2015). Contracted teacher (February 2015 – June 2015). Sophomore Case Manager, managed 11 students on my caseload. Support teacher in sophomore English classroom. Taught one Study Skills class. Conducted Annual Review and re-evaluation IEP Meetings. Created Individualized Education Plans for incoming students on my caseload which

included modifications/accommodations, goals and transition plans. Analyzed data in order to create, modify, and updated student goals. Monitor students’ grades and sent home tri-weekly grade reports. Administered assessment, quizzes and final exams. Created and modified various assessment – final exams, chapter quizzes both multiple

choice and short answer. Read assessment/test aloud for students with various needs. Proctored practice ACT. Facilitated student led Socratic seminars as needed. Communicated with school Social Worker and Counselor on a regular basis. Taught analysis and comprehension of A Lesson Before Dying, Catcher in the Rye, Old

Man and the Sea, A Raisin in the Sun, The Great Gatsby and Edgar Allen Poe’s short stories The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and The Fall of the House of Usher.

Conducted grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and analysis lessons for various pieces of literature.

Graded assessment and writing assignments, 1-5 paragraph essays. Created individual plans and timelines for students to get back on track with academic work

because of sickness or extended leave of absence. Worked with the Behavior Intervention Team to create a Behavior Support Plan. Communicate with parents regularly. Presented to parents at curriculum night. Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences. Collaborated with Professional Learning Committee teams, both Sophomore English and

Sophomore Special Education Team.

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Participated in Pupil Personal Service team meetings. Worked with the Behavior Intervention Team to create Behavior Support Plans. Attended various after school professional development seminars as well as county wide

Institute day.

Student TeachingAndrew High School: Tinley Park, ILJanuary – May 2014

Taught whole group analysis and comprehension of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

Taught a self-contained instructional classroom various pieces of adapted literature such as Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.

Actively engaged and participated in parent-teacher conferences. Implemented Kegan cooperative learning strategies in the classroom. Created lesson plans for various pieces of literature and review sessions. Adapted assignments to various academic levels. Graded numerous student assignments and argumentative essays. Managed students’ grades and progress in resource classroom and self-contained

academic achievement program. Participated in Professional Learning Committee meetings. Observed and participated in Individual Education Plan and re-evaluation meetings. Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement a functional behavior analysis and

behavior intervention plan. Proctored ACT. Attended teacher institute sessions on technology in the classroom. Volunteered to coach freshman girls’ soccer and engaged students in extracurricular peer

relationship building.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Personal Support WorkerPrivate Family, Naperville ILNovember 2015 – Present

Assist one High School student with life skills. Worked on appropriate social interactions and acceptable behaviors. Attend social outings, dinners and events.

Extended School Year Still Middle School: Aurora, ILJun. – Jul. 2015Jun. – Jul. 2014

Assisted five students with Autism, Cognitive Delay, Speech Language Impairment, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Cerebral Palsy in seventh, eighth and ninth grade with Math, Reading and Social Skills.

Taught and strengthened: *Math skills such as counting money using “Dollar Up”, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills.

*Reading short stories including reading comprehension and verbal questioning.

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*Social Skills such as conversation groups, speech and social stories.

Developed and implemented life skills such as hygiene, cooking, calendar/season awareness and community signs.

Extended School YearFischer Middle School: Aurora, ILJun. – Jul. 2013

Assisted three students with Autism and Cognitive Delay in seventh and eighth grade with Math, Reading and Writing Skills.

Taught and strengthened: *Math skills such as counting money and telling time. *Reading skills such as letter sounds and fluency. *Writing skills such as writing the alphabet and writing names.

Developed and implemented life skills such as washing hand, toiletries, cooking, outside safety and community signs.

ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES:

Junior Varsity Head Soccer Coach at Metea Valley High School (Spring 2016) Junior Varsity Head Soccer Coach at Nequa Valley High School (Fall 2015) Junior Varsity Assistant Soccer coach at Metea Valley High School (Spring 2015) Freshman B Assistant Soccer coach at Neuqua Valley High School (Fall 2014) Volunteer freshman soccer coach at Andrew High School (Spring 2014) Benedictine University Soccer Team (2010-2014)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Executive Function Skills In Children And Adolescents - Sarah Ward. Tinley Park, IL. May, 2016.

Teacher Institute (District Wide Special Education), “Dr. Van Acker Behavior Change is a Process; Not an Event, Dr. Van Acker Mental Health Needs, All Things Chrome: Google Webpage and Apps for Instruction4 sessions, Carla Tantillo Philibert: Rethinking Today's Classroom: SEL and Mindfulness Tools to Empower.” Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville IL. March, 2016.

Teacher Institute (County Wide Institute Day), “Getting Serious About Humor Redux. Sessions in Zeroing Out Stress, Study Characters and Literature Through Improv, David Sedaris and Political Cartoons, Socratic Seminar: Speaking, Listening, and Laughing Our Way to Greater Understanding.” Wheaton North High School, Wheaton, IL. February, 2015.

Wilson Just Words. Neuqua Valley High School. Naperville, IL. January-February, 2015. CRISS Training (CReating Independence through Student-owned Strategies).Neuqua

Valley High School. Naperville, IL. September, 2014. Teacher Institute, “Keynote Speaker George Couros. Session in Using Technology to Reach

All Learners! Twitter for Educators. Blog as Portfolio.” Sandburg High School. Orland Park, IL. April, 2014.

Illinois Council for Children with Behavior Disorders (ILCCBD), Lisle, IL. February, 2013 “Teaching K-12 Students with Autism: Strategies That Work!” Benedictine University. Lisle,

IL. October, 2012

REFERENCES:

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Available upon request