Patricia A. Schwetz
Impact Learning, SLP LLC,NY
Summary
Experienced multilingual educator with a strong background in academic research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Collaborative and adaptable, with a proven ability to achieve results in changing academic environments. Skilled in delivering impactful classroom instruction, providing evaluative feedback, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Recognized for reliability and driving educational success through innovative teaching methods and collaborative projects.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Administrator for Committee on School-Age and Preschool Special Education P-12
Lynbrook UFSD
01.2020 - Current
- Support the Department of Student Services in the CSE/CPSE/504 Processes with fluency in the NYSED Regulatory/Compliance requirements for all students
- Engage in procedures for evaluation and placement of students with unique learning needs within a continuum of service delivery options, inclusive of the ELL population
- CSE/ CPSE Chairperson for district, private, parochial, publicly placed students
- Translator/Facilitator for CSE/ CPSE and LPT planning meetings
- Point person for coordination between PPS department and ENL Coordinator/ department
- Leader in CST and IST meetings of student progress monitoring and selection of multi-tiered systems of support
- Independent observer for staff (APPR)
- Budgetary development as it relates to staffing and supporting program delivery
- Consultation to staff on management of student behavior, communication, and instruction of ELLs
- Professional developer for administrators, teachers, and support staff district-wide
- Interface with SED on transition timelines, data reporting, credit recover and alternate learning paths
- Oversight of the State Assessment process for students who are alternately assessed
- Management of school data
- Coordination of Departmental meetings
- Frontline proficient
- Lead transition planning for our secondary population
Executive Director of Special Education P-12
George Farber Administrative Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2018 - 01.2020
- 3 years as a member of the District Superintendent’s cabinet
- 10 years of central office administrative experience
- Direct oversight of 2 Preschool, 5 Elementary and 5 Secondary Schools/programs
- Executed deliverables of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools, inclusive of BOE and community presentations, NYS regulatory and compliance
- Presenter/facilitator for Reimagining Readiness Series with Regent Tiles (2020)
- 91% graduation rate for SWDs, Early Transition to College partnership with NCC (18 successful participants)
- Career Readiness Series, Transition Fair for all Nassau County Districts, Report Card data, Civil Rights, DASA, APPR
- Departmental oversight of 1800 staff (>40 building and central office administrators) as they navigate the development and implementation of the CPSE/CSE process
- ~183 million dollar departmental budget development and management
- All curriculum and instructional initiatives including the support of ELLS who are considered SWDs
- Informing and executing the Strategic Plan, Space Plan, APPR plan, Safety Plan, School Climate Survey, Crisis/emergency management, Labor relations, Community relations and communications, Personnel management and supervision, Grant administration, Data-driven decision making, Professional development
Assistant Director – Special Education Curriculum and Instruction P-12
George Farber Administrative Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2017 - 01.2018
- 7th year of central office supervisory experience
- Support the Executive Director of Special Education in the supervision of the Department of Special Education Programs
- Primary oversight of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment; consultant contracts, review, and selection of curricula, BOE presentations, Supervision of Curriculum and Technology Committees across 12 programs, grant management
- Inclusive of thorough understanding of Common Core Standards, ENL, Next Generation Standards, the impact of the transition timeline on state/local assessments; participant in NADCO briefings
- Oversight of NYS Regents, 3-8 and NYSAA assessment administration, supervision, planning, transition to computer-based assessment and data reporting
Supervisor I - Special Education Curriculum and Instruction P-12
George Farber Administrative Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Supported the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director of Special Education in the supervision of the Department of Special Education Programs specifically in the areas of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Supervisor II - Special Education P-12
Related Services Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted the Supervisor I of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology in the management of the Department of Related Services
Program Coordinator/School Improvement Specialist/NYSED Literacy Work Group Member
Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center (RSE-TASC), Nassau BOCES
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Executed the deliverables established by the New York State Department of Education for a Special Education School Improvement Specialist across districts and Nassau/Suffolk Counties
Administrative Intern
Baldwin UFSD
01.2007 - 01.2008
Collaborative Team Teacher-Elementary
Meadow Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bilingual Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped/Diagnostician
Meadow Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist P-12
Language Assessments Program, Nassau BOCES
01.1999 - 01.2008
Collaborative Team Teacher
The New Interdisciplinary Pre School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped/Diagnostician P-12
New York City Board of Education
01.1995 - 01.1998
Education
Advanced Certificate Program -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYCoursework - Behavior Analysis, Distance Learning
University of North Texas
Denton, TXMaster of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYBilingual Advanced Certificate Program - Speech Language Pathologists (Spanish/English)
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Speech, and Hearing Science
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYDoctoral Program - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Skills
Instructional design
Experiential learning methods
Technology integration
Personable and approachable
Critical thinking
Research and analysis
Expertise in subject matter
Multilingual
Learning outcome alignment
Certification
New York State School District Administrator, permanent, 06/01/06
Personal Information
License: 010947
Timeline
Administrator for Committee on School-Age and Preschool Special Education P-12
Lynbrook UFSD
01.2020 - Current
Executive Director of Special Education P-12
George Farber Administrative Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Director – Special Education Curriculum and Instruction P-12
George Farber Administrative Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2017 - 01.2018
Supervisor I - Special Education Curriculum and Instruction P-12
George Farber Administrative Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2013 - 01.2017
Supervisor II - Special Education P-12
Related Services Center, Nassau BOCES
01.2010 - 01.2013
Program Coordinator/School Improvement Specialist/NYSED Literacy Work Group Member
Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center (RSE-TASC), Nassau BOCES
01.2008 - 01.2010
Administrative Intern
Baldwin UFSD
01.2007 - 01.2008
Collaborative Team Teacher-Elementary
Meadow Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bilingual Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped/Diagnostician
Meadow Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2008
Collaborative Team Teacher
The New Interdisciplinary Pre School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist P-12
Language Assessments Program, Nassau BOCES
01.1999 - 01.2008
Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped/Diagnostician P-12
New York City Board of Education
01.1995 - 01.1998
Coursework - Behavior Analysis, Distance Learning
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Brooklyn College
Bilingual Advanced Certificate Program - Speech Language Pathologists (Spanish/English)
Marymount Manhattan College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Speech, and Hearing Science
Brooklyn College
Advanced Certificate Program -
Brooklyn College
Doctoral Program - Educational Leadership
Capella University
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