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Rachael Schwimer

York,PA

Summary

Well-rounded and empathetic Special Education Teacher with unique firsthand experience raising a child receiving early intervention services.

Expert in communication, critical thinking, and adaptability for effective collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to support children's developmental progress.

Committed to personalized, evidence-based interventions that foster children's developmental progress.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Southern York County School District
Glen Rock, PA
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated student capabilities to identify learning gaps, and implement effective strategies.
  • Tracked progress made by students toward meeting established goals within IEPs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devise alternative approaches to presenting lessons to increase student engagement and understanding, while ensuring 100% compliance with IEPs.
  • Developed transition plans, as appropriate.
  • Provided information about community resources available for students with special needs, and their families.
  • Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.

Special Education Teacher

East Pennsboro Area School District
Enola, PA
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Facilitate evaluation to determine eligibility when appropriate, writing multidisciplinary reports, and leading eligibility meetings to discuss results and determine next steps with families and related services.
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and related service providers to develop and implement Individual Education Plans to promote educational and social/emotional development.
  • Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans through the use of behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports as outlined by state laws and district policies.
  • Modeled rule-following and kind behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement.

Childcare Provider

Small Steps Daycare
York , PA
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, social-emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
  • Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
  • Promoted desired behavior through the use of positive reinforcement, social stories, and behavior modeling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
05.2015

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education and Special Education
  • IEP Development
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Play-based therapy
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Family-centered approach

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Southern York County School District
10.2021 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

East Pennsboro Area School District
08.2017 - 06.2021

Childcare Provider

Small Steps Daycare
06.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

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