Megan Pursel
Instructional Leadership Team at James Denman Middle School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Build Your Skills as an Instructional Designer
LinkedInSep, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Designing Scenario-Based Learning
LinkedInSep, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Build a Company Learning and Development Program
LinkedInAug, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Business Analysis Foundations: Business Process Modeling
LinkedInAug, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Business Process Improvement
LinkedInAug, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
What You Need to Know to Get Started with Your Training Program
LinkedInAug, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Special Education Instruction Specialist
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Special Education Instruction Specialist - Preliminary
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Safety Care Training
QBS, provider of Safety-CareDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
District Intern Credential
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Board Certified Autism Technician
Behavioral Intervention Certification CouncilDec, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Behavior Therapist Trainer
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD)Jul, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Family Support Specialist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD)Jul, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)Jul, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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James Denman Middle School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructional Leadership Team
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
- Developed whole-staff PD to improve student culture and feeling of belonging- Created a tool to allow teachers to align instruction and expectations across grade levels and content area- Facilitated a professional learning community (PLC) group to train employees on decolonizing classrooms and curriculum and increasing student voice
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2023
- Conducted performance gap analysis to assess the current state and prioritize performance issues based on individualized goals, and designed an effective training program to enhance student performance and increase student time in general education classes by 21%.- Reorganized the behavior management system that collected and analyzed data on student behavior, implemented behavior intervention plans, and utilized reinforcement strategies resulting in decreased frequency of student suspensions- Advocated for increased support for students including additional 1:1 paraprofessional support for 25% of students and more appropriate placement for 13% of students; modified supports to increase student independence- Developed and modified curriculum to meet individual student needs for in-person and e-learning experiences- Implemented Individualized Education Plans, followed compliance measures, tracked data, or reported quarterly analysis of goals and outcomes Show less
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Behavior Therapist Trainer
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
- Trained new employees in behavior technician training. - Trained the trainer, coached and mentored therapist trainers
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Family Support Specialist
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
- Provided customer service support; Held parent workshops; Coordinated community events
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Registered Behavior Technician IV
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2019
- Implemented CARD treatment programs and center-based, one-on-one applied behavior analysis therapy for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders- Collected extensive data on behaviors and program trials and participated in data analysis to build individualized treatment plans
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant Intern, Department of Psychology
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Jun 2014 - May 2015
- Recruited, scheduled, and interviewed study subjects - Collected and organized data - Ran fMRI scans - Performed administrative duties - Recruited, scheduled, and interviewed study subjects - Collected and organized data - Ran fMRI scans - Performed administrative duties
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Education
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2020 - 2021
SFUSD Pathway to Teaching
Teaching Credential, Special Education and Teaching -
2018 - 2019
California State University-Los Angeles
Single Subject Teaching Crededential, Life Sciences -
2011 - 2015
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Neuroscience
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