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Ruchama Schwed

Inwood,NY

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Manager

EdZone
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - Current
  • Supervised over 150 cases and 35+ providers annually, coordinating care and services for students with diverse needs
  • Acted as a liaison between schools, parents, and providers, facilitating collaboration and ensuring that students' needs were met effectively and comprehensively
  • Managed placement of providers for students, considering individual schedules and dynamics to ensure optimal fit
  • Provided guidance and resources to teachers to support the educational needs of their students
  • Monitored student progress towards meeting IEP goals and objectives
  • Maintained records of progress reports, data collection systems, and other relevant documents related to program implementation
  • Performed assessments and evaluations of students' skills to develop appropriate intervention strategies
  • Served as the agency representative during impartial hearings, advocating for student needs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

Assistant Coordinator

P'tach Chaim Berlin Elementary School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2013 - 08.2021
  • Created a positive rapport with students and their families
  • Collaborated and problem-solved with students and teachers
  • Assisted in overseeing school management
  • Compiled data and generated behavior reports
  • Developed academic coursework and tailored course adaptations for individual students
  • Oversaw the organization of meetings and preparation of reports for the Board of Education
  • Provided guidance and leadership in implementing effective instructional programs at the school
  • Maintained complete and up-to-date student record

Special Education Teacher

P'tach Chaim Berlin Elementary School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Master Teacher of 8th grade Mathematics class
  • Lead Reading, Math and Phonics to groups of students with learning disabilities
  • Mainstream liaison- coordinated with mainstream teachers and helped students keep up with their mainstream classes

Special Education Assistant

P'tach Chaim Berlin Elementary School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Assistant teacher
  • Lead Reading, Math, and Phonics groups

Education

Generalist Certification - Grades 7-12 (pending)

Mercy College
Brooklyn, NY
08.2013

Master of Science - Early Childhood, Students with Disabilities Birth- Grade 2 and Grades 1-6

Mercy College
Brooklyn, NY
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science

Mercy College
Brooklyn, NY
08.2011

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Special Education Manager

EdZone
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Coordinator

P'tach Chaim Berlin Elementary School
01.2013 - 08.2021

Special Education Teacher

P'tach Chaim Berlin Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013

Special Education Assistant

P'tach Chaim Berlin Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012

Generalist Certification - Grades 7-12 (pending)

Mercy College

Master of Science - Early Childhood, Students with Disabilities Birth- Grade 2 and Grades 1-6

Mercy College

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science

Mercy College

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