Megan Platt
@meganplatt
I teach special education, delivering individualized instruction, IEP services, and social-emotional learning for K–9 students.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've taught special education at Mountain Sunrise Academy, Renaissance Academy, Wallace Stegner Academy, and American Preparatory Academy, supporting students from kindergarten through ninth grade.
I manage caseloads and IEP responsibilities while teaching social-emotional learning, life skills, study skills, reading, writing, and math. I provide individual and small-group services, develop lesson plans, and work with families, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers to expand educational access.
I'm an engaging, encouraging educator who enjoys training staff, sharing resources, and adapting support to diverse student needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Special Education Teacher
Mountain Sunrise Academy
Aug 2025 - Jun 2026 (10 months)
Managed caseload for 4th-6th grade special education students, including IEP duties, teaching SEL, reading, math, writing, and providing individual services. Trained and supervised staff in specially designed instruction and collaborated with related service providers, parents, and teachers.
Special Education Teacher
Renaissance Academy
Aug 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 10 months)
Managed caseload for K-9 special education students, teaching small groups across grade levels with focus on social/emotional, life, and study skills. Collaborated with teachers and implemented IEPs.
Special Education Teacher
Wallace Stegner Academy
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)
Managed caseload for K-4 special education students, including IEP duties, teaching SEL, reading, math, writing, and providing individual services. Trained and supervised staff and collaborated with related service providers, parents, and teachers.
Special Education Teacher
American Preparatory Academy
Apr 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Managed caseload for K-3 special education students, including IEP duties, teaching SEL classes, and providing individual services. Trained and supervised staff in specially designed instruction.
Entrepreneur
Midautumnfox
May 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Took orders, designed, created, and shipped felt products, and promoted them on social media.
Daycare Teacher
The Kids Connection
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 (10 months)
Monitored up to 14 children age 2, provided meals, and taught basic lessons, crafts, and story time.
Nanny
Melissa Morrison
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 (6 months)
Tended two children weekly, including play, meals, bedtime, and bath.
Instructor
American Preparatory Academy
Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 (11 months)
Taught groups of students between 1st and 3rd grade, assisted in classrooms, and substituted for homeroom teacher, recess duty, carpool monitor, and students with special education needs.
Nanny
Jessica and Joseph Curtis
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 (5 months)
Provided daily childcare for two children, including school transportation, lunch, chores, dinner, and bedtime.
Groups Instructor
American Preparatory Academy
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013 (11 months)
Taught groups of students between 1st and 5th grade in reading and math, assisted with other classrooms, recess duty, carpooling, and students with special education needs.
Manager
Rock Creek Pizza Co
Nov 2010 - Jul 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Managed schedules and shifts, handled customers and co-workers, delegated tasks, and supervised staff.
Nanny
Jana and Brenden White
Jun 2007 - Jun 2011 (4 years)
Tended two boys weekly, including play, dinner, and bedtime.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arizona State University
Master of Arts, Applied Behavior Analysis
2020 - 2021
Pursued a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Utah Valley University
Bachelor of Science, Special Education
2014 - 2018
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education with a minor in Autism Studies, and obtained K-12 certification in Mild/Moderate disabilities.
Westminster College
General Studies
2012 - 2013
Attended Westminster College for general studies.
Salt Lake Community College
Early Childhood Education
2010 - 2012
Participated in concurrent enrollment while attending Alta High School's Mini-hawk Preschool.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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