Special Education Leader and Neurodiversity Coach

MIGNON CHARVAT, M.ED., AIC

SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADER NEURODIVERSITY COACH SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCATE

*** ******* **., **. *********, FL 32086 linkedin.com/in/mignoncharvat 904-***-**** *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Dynamic educator and advocate with 20+ years of experience supporting diverse disability populations.

Expertise in developing individualized learning plans, coaching job skills, and fostering independence for children and adults with disabilities. Proven success leveraging digital tools to engage clients and enhance outcomes. Adept at building positive, non-judgmental learning environments that empower individuals to realize

their fullest potential.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Learning Management Systems: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom Digital Tools: Digital Adoption & Instructional Platforms

Data Management: Data Collection, Data Analysis, Record Keeping IEP Software: Enrich, EdPlan, EasylEP, Goalbook

Leadership Skills: Communication & Conflict Resolution Collaboration Tools: Miro, Jira, Slack, GoogleSuite

Project Management/Scrum Skills: Agile Methodologies, Scrum Master, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management

Productivity Suites: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Development Trainer and Facilitator 2015 - 2019, 2021 - 2022, 2023

Delivered virtual coaching to over 120 special education teachers, focusing on EdTech integration and individualized learning strategies for students with disabilities, resulting in a 25% improvement in teacher effectiveness and confidence.

Designed and implemented data-driven coaching plans that increased digital tool adoption by 40% in classrooms,

enhancing learning experiences for over 12,000 students with profound disabilities.

Facilitated professional development workshops that expanded the use of personalized learning strategies.

Special Education Instruction, Life Skills, and Employment Coach 2007 - Present

Providing special education instruction to K-12 students, utilizing differentiated instructional strategies and personalized

plans to increase academic performance by 33% annually.

Coaching neurodivergent adults with disabilities in professional job skills, life skills development, communication, and social

aptitude, achieving a 100% client retention rate.

Coordinating cross functional instructional teams using evidence-based strategies to improve student learning outcomes in

EBD classrooms in alternative educational setting.

Duval County Public Schools 2007 - 2019

Assistant Principal, Middle School: 7/2015 - 6/2019

District Trainer, Office of Student Services: 1/2015 - 6/2015

Dean of Students, High School: —_ 7/2013 - 12/2014

Science Teacher & Department Chair: 7/2011 - 6/2013

Special Education Teacher, Gr. 6-8: 8/2007 - 6/2011

Special Education Teacher, Gr. 3-5 8/2019 - 11/2019

State of Florida Workforce 2005 - 2007

Director of Student Enrollment, Jacksonville Job Corps: 7/2006 - 8/2007

AW/I Job Corps Recruiter / Region 3 - Atlanta (7 states): 6/2005 - 6/2006

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ALT ED Ed Special Education Teacher: St. Johns County School District 8/2025 - Present

Online Coach for Adults with Disabilities: Daivergent Inc.: 9/2024 - Present

Virtual Special Education Teacher: The Stepping Stone Group: 9/2024 - 6/2025

Autism Special Education Teacher: Aya Education & Healthcare: 7/2024 - 9/2024 (Contractor)

Virtual Curriculum Trainer & Classroom Coach: TeachTown EdTech: 5/2023 - 11/2023 (Contractor)

Virtual Special Education Teacher: Back to Basics Learning Dynamics: 3/2023 - 6/2024

Special Education Teacher: South Carolira’Connections Academy: 8/2022 - 3/2023

School Disease intervention Specialist (Contractor): COS Foundation: 2/2022 - 7/2022 (Contractor)

Special Education Teacher & MTSS Consultant: Spartanburg District 7: 11/2019 - 1/2022

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