Megan Van Pelt

197 S 100 W. American Fork, UT 84003

CELL (801) 319-8822 E-MAIL megan.vanpelt@utah.edu

Education
University of Utah

[Fall 2013- Spring 2015]

M.Ed., Special Education (Mild/Moderate)

3.9 GPA

Weber State University

Salt Lake City, UT

[Fall 2007- Fall 2012]

B.S., Psychology
Summa Cum Laude, 3.85 GPA
Minor: Child and Family Studies

Ogden .UT

Endorsement Mild/Moderate: expected May 2015

Skills and Certifications

Administering Woodcock Johnson Achievement and Cognitive Tests

Delivering Next Steps and Higher Steps Reading Intervention Programs
Creating and Implementing Behavior Support Plans
Writing PLAAFP statements and IEPs
Designing Professional Development Seminars
Progress monitoring
Six Traits Writing

Experience

Special Education Teacher

[January 2015-Current]

Thomas Jefferson Junior High

Kearns, UT
ED/LD full time unit teacher in grades 7-8.
Created and executed daily lesson plans for reading/writing, math, science, history, life
management and social skills for grades 7-8.
Supervise and direct two paraeducators across school settings.
Collaborate with grade level teams, MTSS, Related Services and Administration.
Coordinate with parents and social service entities on the creation and implementation of
BIPs and IEPs.
Used SMARTBOARD, iPads, Chromebooks and other technology to enhance student learning.

Internship Resource Teacher

[September 2014-December 2014]

Canyons School District

Sandy, UT
Acted as a full resource teacher in grades 7-8 at Indian Hills Middle School.
Created and executed daily lesson plans for reading/writing and math for grades 7-8.
Used SMARTBOARD, iPads, and other technology to enhance student learning.

Reading Tutor

[September 2013-December 2013]

Sprucewood Elementary
Draper, UT
Delivered Next Steps reading intervention program to students who require tier 2 and tier 3
reading intervention.

Awards and Affiliations

Student Advisory Committee- University of Utah

Council for Exceptional Children
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Golden Key International Honour Society
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology

References
Kat Nelson, Clinical Instructor
University of Utah, Special Education Department
(801) 979- 0915
kat.nelson@utah.edu
Sharleen Kiuhara, Program Professor
University of Utah, Special Education Department
(801) 918- 6522
s.kiuhara@utah.edu
Mike Moss, Site Teacher Fall 2014
Indian Hills Middle School, Dept. Head
(916) 743- 1214
michael.moss@canyonsdistrict.org
Jared Reynolds, Principal
Thomas Jefferson Junior High
(385) 646 5194
jreynolds@graniteschools.org
Abigail Olsen, Librarian/Teacher
American Fork High School
(801) 787 3573
Abigailolsen@alpinedistrict.org

197 S 100 W American Fork, UT 84003 CELL (801) 319-8822 E-MAIL megan.vanpelt@utah.edu