LISA M. SCHWARTZ
Montclair
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, LLD Program
Maplewood Middle School
Maplewood, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored curricula for small groups of middle school students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.
- Designed and implemented engaging learning units to enhance accessibility and relevance in ELA, social studies, science, and math.
- Cultivated a collaborative learning community focused on fostering student confidence in addressing academic and social challenges.
- Applied social thinking strategies and declarative language to enhance understanding and bridge communication gaps.
- Coordinated efforts with related service providers, including speech, occupational therapy, social work, and behavior, to foster a flexible and supportive environment.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
English Teacher
Banyan High School
Little Falls, NJ
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Adapted curriculum to support diverse learners, including those with language-based disabilities, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and sensory impairments.
- Modified educational materials to enhance accessibility for students with varied learning needs. Assisted in developing instructional strategies tailored for individuals with specific educational requirements.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for academic growth.
- Coordinated efforts with SLPs, OTs, and counselors to ensure comprehensive insights into student requirements and developmental progress.
Special Education Teacher
Lee Academy
Lee, ME
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Championed the design and execution of specialized instructional resources and assessments for grades 9-12 in biology, social studies, and ELA. Oversaw IEP logistics and educational progress for a caseload of approximately thirty special education students.
- Facilitated a nurturing atmosphere for eleven high school girls from Europe, Russia, Asia, and the US by residing in close proximity.
Special Education Teacher, Learning Specialist
Winston Preparatory School
NYC
09.2005 - 06.2013
- Developed and executed targeted skill remediation strategies for students in grades 6-12, leveraging insights from comprehensive psychological evaluations and prior assessments to address complex learning profiles, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, and specific learning disabilities.
- Facilitated annual assessments by administering, scoring, and interpreting results of Grey Oral Reading Test, Test of Written Language, and Wechsler Individual Achievement Test to evaluate student performance.
- Enhanced student learning outcomes through tailored narrative reports that tracked goals and methods in reading, written language, and social skills. Optimized report clarity through refined editing and content synthesis.
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
VA
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Facilitated comprehensive English Language Arts education through self-contained and in-class support for students in grades 7 and 8.
- Assisted in implementing FCPS Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) curriculum and instruction. Focused on enhancing communication and language skills, both written and spoken.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - English
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Small group instruction
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Emotional regulation support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Sensory integration strategies
Certification
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities Standard Certificate 01604189
- Teacher of English Standard Certificate 01604190
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, LLD Program
Maplewood Middle School
09.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Banyan High School
01.2018 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Lee Academy
09.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher, Learning Specialist
Winston Preparatory School
09.2005 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - English
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rutgers University