Years of teaching experience
Rachel Schwartz
Special Education And Social Studies Teacher
Scranton,PA
Summary
Adaptable and creative educator with experience teaching Special Education, Social Studies/ History, and Career Education classes. Implements research-based practices regarding instruction, behavior management, and assessment. Takes pride in engaging, motivating, and involving students of all ability levels and backgrounds. Efficiently differentiates for students and tailors teaching methods to suit individual needs, abilities, and interests. Effective in communicating with and establishing positive relationships with students, peers, and school administration. Well versed in IEP creation, compliance, and reevaluation.
Overview
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Work History
Community Engagement Specialist
Office of Economic and Community Development
Scranton, PA
09.2017 - Current
- Applying for, monitoring, and funding projects through federal grants with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Scranton.
- Facilitated City of Scranton Small Business grant and loan program for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
- Presented and organized Census 2020 material to community stakeholders in the City of Scranton.
- Attended trainings for federal grant programs such as CDBG, HESG, and HOME.
- Monitored and managed the demolition of 10 hazardous structures in the City of Scranton.
- Facilitated Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) program applications.
High School Social Studies Teacher
B’Nos Yisroel Girls’ High School
Scranton, PA
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented instructional plans for 9-12th grade World Cultures, United States History I, and United States History II.
- Administered research based practices in instruction, differentiation, and assessment.
- Conducted whole class, small group, and individual activities based on learner ability, readiness, and interest level.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting positive student/teacher interactions.
Non-elementary Social Studies Teacher
The Titusville Academy
Titusville, NJ
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented research based differentiated instructional plans for 8-12th grade World Cultures, United States History I, United States History II, Career Education/Transitions, and History of the Holocaust classes.
- Weekly communication and updates to students, parents, and administration.
- Wrote IEPs, goals, objectives, and reevaluation of IEPs.
- Provided behavioral support and promoted an atmosphere of TTA “Norms” while forming positive relationships with students and staff.
- Conducted whole class, small group, and individual activities based on learner ability, readiness, and interest level.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting positive student/teacher interactions.
Paraprofessional, The Titusville Academy
Titusville, NJ
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Aided master teacher in classroom management and differentiation of lesson plans.
- Maintained school wide behavioral support program (TTA Norms).
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences and communication home to parents regarding student behavior and academic goals and achievements.
- Volunteering: Alpha Phi Omega Pi Rho.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And History
Rider University
Trenton, NJ 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Classcape knowledge
Student-centered learning
Group and individual instruction
RTI familiarity
Curriculum Development
Student engagement
Student records management
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Lesson development and implementation
Training & Development
Relationship-Building
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Timeline
Master of Science - Special Education
Wilkes University
01.2019 - Current
Community Engagement Specialist
Office of Economic and Community Development
09.2017 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
B’Nos Yisroel Girls’ High School
10.2015 - 06.2017
Non-elementary Social Studies Teacher
The Titusville Academy
02.2014 - 06.2015
Paraprofessional, The Titusville Academy
08.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education And History
Rider University
08.2008 - 05.2012