Megan Kristen Tobias
Bowdon
Summary
Dedicated Carroll County special education professional seeking a District Facilitator position to support high-quality instruction, ensure compliance, and collaborate with educators and families to improve outcomes for students with disabilities through effective coaching, data-driven practices, and inclusive systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-School Coordinator, Special Education
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitates professional development workshops for teachers, promoting best practices and instructional strategies.
- Oversees compliance with educational regulations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures across all programs.
- Collaborates with faculty to refine curriculum delivery, improving student outcomes through targeted interventions and specially designed instruction.
- Leads initiatives to enhance parent-teacher communication, strengthening partnerships that support student success.
- Develops customized curriculums for diverse student populations, ensuring educational success for all students.
Teacher, Special Education
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Teacher, 4th Grade Math & Science
McCormick Elementary School
07.2024 - 01.2025
In-School Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
Villa Rica Middle School
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Creates master schedule for inclusion of special education students and general education students
- Manages FTE scheduling codes for state funding
- Budgets special education supplies and equipment for staff and students yearly
- Facilitates IEP, redetermination and eligibility meetings in special education
- Supports special education teachers and general education teachers in co-teaching instructional strategies
- Observes and evaluates Paraprofessional performance in the general education classroom
Teacher, Special Education
Kennesaw Mountain High School
07.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher, Special Education
Villa Rica Middle School
07.2019 - 05.2020
Paraprofessional, Self-Contained
Kennesaw Mountain High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Organized community based training and trips for students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
- Trained in GAA testing
- Coordinated transition meetings for graduating seniors continuing in high school and vocational rehabilitation.
Education
Educational Specialist - Special Education, Tier 1 Leadership Certification
University of West Georgia (UWG)
Carrollton, GA05.2027
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
University of West Georgia (UWG)
Carrollton, GA07.2022
Bachelor’s of Science - Integrative Studies; Sociology Minor
Kennesaw State University (KSU)
Kennesaw, GA07.2017
Skills
- Organizational growth
- Strong and consistent work ethic
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Thorough in quality assurance
- Punctual and dependable
Certification
- Trailblazer Teacher Award, ECS Department, Carroll County January 2026
- 12 Gold Star Paperwork Award, Exceptional Children’s Department January 2024
- Teacher of the Year, Villa Rica Middle School SY 2023-2024
- ECS Outstanding Educator of the Year Nominee SY 2022-2023
- Mindset Training July 2023 to present
- Teacher of the Month, Villa Rica Middle School January 2022
- Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children April 2020
- Capturing Kids’ Hearts September 2019
Timeline
In-School Coordinator, Special Education
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School
05.2025 - Current
Teacher, Special Education
Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Teacher, 4th Grade Math & Science
McCormick Elementary School
07.2024 - 01.2025
In-School Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
Villa Rica Middle School
07.2021 - 05.2024
Teacher, Special Education
Kennesaw Mountain High School
07.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher, Special Education
Villa Rica Middle School
07.2019 - 05.2020
Paraprofessional, Self-Contained
Kennesaw Mountain High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
University of West Georgia (UWG)
Bachelor’s of Science - Integrative Studies; Sociology Minor
Kennesaw State University (KSU)
Educational Specialist - Special Education, Tier 1 Leadership Certification
University of West Georgia (UWG)
Community Outreach
- Member at Midway Church in Carrollton, GA
- Organized future-focused trips to college and professional athletic games for middle and high school students
- Facilitated sponsorships between local businesses and various Villa Rica Cluster athletic programs
- Organized a lacrosse clinic for 150+ boys and girls
- Volunteered with Horizon League baseball for adults with special needs,
- Planned and executed an annual event at Kennesaw State University (KSU), Hoot Out Hunger, to provide food for the C.A.R.E.S program at KSU
- Volunteered at North Star Church (Acworth, GA) Night to Shine, and weekly with the adult program for people with special needs.
- Volunteered at Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding (Street, MD), Hippotherapy for children and adults with disabilities